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CPCWHS1001 - Prepare to work safely in the construction industry (Northern Territory)

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      Feature
      Details
    
      Course Code
      
        CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry

        White Card Course
      
      Duration
      
        Face-to-Face: Contact time of at least 6 Hours.

        Delivery Options: Can be delivered/assessed in the workplace or at a facility organised by the training provider.
      
      Validity
      
        CPCWHS1001 - Prepare to work safely in the construction industry: Not applicable (No recommended renewal period).
      
      Entry Requirements
      
        • Age: Must be 14 years or over.

        • Identification: Three (3) current and valid forms of identification (including at least one that contains your name and date of birth).

        • Location:This course MUST be delivered in Northern Territory only. Students must be a resident of the state.

        • Physical Capacity: Ability to demonstrate the correct donning and removing of PPE for assessment.

        • LLND Skills: Must demonstrate adequate language, literacy, numeracy, and digital skills (e.g., locating numbers on safety signs, oral communication to ask/clarify instructions, reading basic English safety instructions, and basic written skills).

        • General: Valid working email address.
      
      Your Responsibilities
      
        Include:

        • Assessments: Complete written (multiple choice/short answer), oral, and practical assessment tasks.

        • PPE Demonstration: Bring and demonstrate correctly fitting to yourself: eye protection, hearing protection, hard hat, and high visibility vest/shirt/jacket. 

        Note: If you do not have access to these resources you must contact the office by email prior to the course to ensure suitable in-class supply.
      
      On Behalf of
      Nationally Recognised Training. Enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd (RTO 90909). Please refer to the student handbook located on the RTO website for all details relating to rights and responsibilities.

Feature	Details
Course Code	CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry White Card Course
Duration	Face-to-Face: Contact time of at least 6 Hours. Delivery Options: Can be delivered/assessed in the workplace or at a facility organised by the training provider.
Validity	CPCWHS1001 - Prepare to work safely in the construction industry: Not applicable (No recommended renewal period).
Entry Requirements	• Age: Must be 14 years or over. • Identification: Three (3) current and valid forms of identification (including at least one that contains your name and date of birth). • Location:This course MUST be delivered in Northern Territory only. Students must be a resident of the state. • Physical Capacity: Ability to demonstrate the correct donning and removing of PPE for assessment. • LLND Skills: Must demonstrate adequate language, literacy, numeracy, and digital skills (e.g., locating numbers on safety signs, oral communication to ask/clarify instructions, reading basic English safety instructions, and basic written skills). • General: Valid working email address.
Your Responsibilities	Include: • Assessments: Complete written (multiple choice/short answer), oral, and practical assessment tasks. • PPE Demonstration: Bring and demonstrate correctly fitting to yourself: eye protection, hearing protection, hard hat, and high visibility vest/shirt/jacket. Note: If you do not have access to these resources you must contact the office by email prior to the course to ensure suitable in-class supply.
On Behalf of	Nationally Recognised Training. Enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd (RTO 90909). Please refer to the student handbook located on the RTO website for all details relating to rights and responsibilities.

A construction worker must have completed general construction induction training (commonly known as the “White Card”) before being permitted to commence work on a construction site. This is a mandatory requirement across Australia.

If you have never worked in the construction industry before or you have lost your White Card; then this is the course for you. This course will help introduce you to or serve as a reminder of the current health and safety legislative requirements, personal awareness, and the basic principles of risk management for working in the construction industry in order to work safely and prevent injury or harm to self and others.

It covers identifying and orally reporting common construction hazards, understanding basic risk control measures, and identifying procedures for responding to potential incidents and emergencies. It also covers correctly selecting and fitting common personal protective equipment (PPE) used for construction work.

Units Delivered

The following units will be included in your certificate:

CPCWHS1001
Prepare to work safely in the construction industry

White Card Course Delivery

This course can be delivered/assessed in the workplace or at facility organised by the training provider.

Information about the Delivery Options is summarised in the Course Duration below.

Redpath Education helps you get your White Card Training. This course is a must for anyone starting work on a site. We make it easy to get your White Card.

We offer flexible delivery in these locations:

Alice Springs and the Barkly Region
Central Desert and MacDonnell Regions
NPY Lands and Ngaanyatjarra

Our team helps individuals and workplaces get site-ready. We deliver training in a way that suits your needs.

+ Course Durations

Course durations can vary for multiple reasons, so the durations below are the minimum possible amount.

Face-to-Face Face to Face contact time of at least 6 Hours

+ White Card Course Requirements

An individual undertaking this course will need to demonstrate the following to be eligible for entry:

Proof of age must be 14 years or over.
Valid working email address.
Three (3) current and valid forms of identification (including at least one that contains your name and date of birth). You will be provided with an Evidence of Identification Checklist (EOI) to complete on enrolment.
Physical capacity to demonstrate the correct donning and removing of PPE for assessment.
To successfully complete this course, students will need to demonstrate the following language, literacy, numeracy and digital (LLND) skills during training and assessment:
- Numeracy skills to: locate and recognise numbers commonly used in safety signs.
- Oral communication skills to: ask questions to clarify instructions, listen to instructions to identify key safety information, tell another person about a construction problem or hazard.
- Reading skills to: follow simple pictorial safety instructions follow simple safety instructions that are written in English.
- Problem-solving skills to: select risk control measures.
- Written skills to: complete a basic form.

This course MUST be delivered in Northern Territory only. Students undertaking this course must be a resident of the state in which the course is being undertaken.

+ Assessment Requirements

Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written, oral, and practical assessment tasks.

Individuals must also demonstrate correctly fitting to themselves the following PPE;

eye protection
hearing protection
hard hat
high visibility vest, shirt or jacket (refer to the clothing tag), currently used in industry for working in the construction industry.

If you do not have access to these resources you must contact our office by email prior to the course, to ensure suitable in-class supply.

+ Certificate Renewal Requirements

The units have the following recommended renewal periods:

Unit
Period
CPCWHS1001 - Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
Not applicable

+ Learner Rights, Responsibilities & Support

Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook located on the RTO website allenstraining.com.au (https://allenstraining.com.au/students/student-handbook) for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.

+ Assessment Activities

Assessment of this unit consists of three assessment tasks:

Answering a series of multiple choice and short answer written questions.

Answering a series of short answer oral questions.

Observation of learners demonstrating the correct fitting of the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):

eye protection
hearing protection
hard hat
high visibility retro reflective vest

Frequently Asked Questions: White Card Courses

1. Can I complete the White Card course online in the Northern Territory?

No. Under NT WorkSafe regulations, online training for the White Card is not recognised or accepted in the Northern Territory. To obtain your white card certification and work on sites in Alice Springs, you must complete the training face-to-face with an approved Registered Training Organisation (RTO). Be wary of websites offering "cheap online cards," as these will not allow you to legally enter NT construction sites.

2. Is my interstate White Card valid on Alice Springs worksites?

Yes. The Northern Territory operates under a mutual recognition agreement. If you hold a valid White Card issued in another Australian state or territory (such as QLD, WA, or VIC), it is generally recognised on sites across Central Australia. However, if you haven't worked in the construction industry for more than two years, you are required to retake the course to ensure your safety knowledge is current.

3. What is the process for getting the physical White Card after the course?

At Redpath, once you successfully complete the CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry course, we provide you with a Statement of Attainment. This is not your actual card. You must then submit this Statement, along with a separate application form and the required fee (approximately $30), to the Territory Business Centre in Alice Springs. Your physical (and optional digital) White Card will be issued by NT WorkSafe through them.

4. What identification do I need to bring?

On the day of your training in Alice Springs, you must provide official photo identification. Most students use a combination of a current Australian Driver’s Licence, Passport, or Birth Certificate to meet the identification requirements. Without valid ID, you cannot commence the course or be issued a certificate.

5. How long does the training take, and is there a test?

The face-to-face course typically takes 6 hours to complete. It includes a mix of theory and practical demonstrations. To pass, you must demonstrate "hands-on" competency, such as correctly fitting four types of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): a hard hat, high-visibility vest, eye protection, and hearing protection. There is also a written assessment conducted in English.

6. Do I need a USI to enrol in the White Card course?

Yes. Every student undertaking nationally recognised training in Australia must have a Unique Student Identifier (USI). This is a free government reference number that tracks your training history. You should create or find your USI at the official government website before arriving for your session at our Alice Springs facility.

7. Do I need to bring my own PPE to the course?

While we provide the specialised PPE (hard hats, etc.) required for the practical assessment, you should wear modest, practical clothing and closed-toe safety footwear to the session. For hygiene purposes, if you already own a high-visibility vest or hearing protection, you are encouraged to bring them along for your own use.