CPCWHS1001

Prepare To Work Safely In The Construction Industry

Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Get your Construction Industry White Card with the CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry. This nationally recognised short course is mandatory for anyone who routinely enters a construction site in Australia, including site managers, tradies, apprentices, surveyors, and labourers. During your studies, you will learn your WHS responsibilities and develop skills in hazard identification and risk control. The course covers: using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), understanding safety signs, reporting hazards, incident and emergency responses, interpreting safety documents, and more. Enquire now for the full list of White Card competencies and training providers near you that offer this short course.

Study mode Online / On Campus / Blended / Traineeship
Duration 0 - 4 days
Estimated fee* $29 - $500 Support may be available
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.

Nationally recognised training

VET qualifications are nationally recognised and regulated, ensuring all courses meet rigorous standards for quality, relevance, and compliance with industry requirements.

Get job-ready

Graduate with the skills you need to start working right away. Build the practical skills and industry knowledge needed to enter the workforce with confidence.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements for VET courses include both national standards and additional criteria set by individual Registered Training Organisations (RTOs).

It’s important to review these requirements for each course provider to ensure you meet all necessary prerequisites before applying.

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
  • Additional entry requirements are set by individual course providers

Course fees

Course fees vary depending on the course provider.

Estimated Fee* $29 - $500 Fees are based on full-time study.
*Showing course fees for all providers. Some providers may not be available in your area.

Career opportunities

The Prepare To Work Safely In The Construction Industry will prepare you for the following roles.

Builders Labourer

A Builders Labourer carries out a range of jobs to assist on a building site. You might complete tasks such as digging holes, unloading equipment o...

Avg yearly income $54,600
Entry barriers Low

Construction Labourer

A Construction Labourer works on a building site to assist builders and tradespeople to complete a construction project. Your job will vary dependi...

Avg yearly income $67,548
Entry barriers Low

General Labourer

A General Labourer attends to manual labour tasks on a building or construction project. You might be involved with a large project and be part of...

Avg yearly income $62,400
Entry barriers Low

Find a course provider

Compare all providers for the Prepare To Work Safely In The Construction Industry available in your area to find the right fit for you.

1 Stop Driving School
1 Stop Driving School
On Campus
1 Days (Full-time)
Access Training Centre
Access Training Centre
Traineeship
1 Days (Full-time)
ACE Community Colleges
ACE Community Colleges
On Campus
1 Days (Full-time)
Achieve Training and Assessment Services
Achieve Training and Assessment Services
On Campus
1 Days (Full-time)
Acquired Awareness
Acquired Awareness
On Campus
1 Days (Full-time)
ACTA Group
ACTA Group
Blended
1 Days (Full-time)
Active TEC
Active TEC
On Campus
1 Days (Full-time)
Admire Workplace Safety
Admire Workplace Safety
Traineeship
1 Days (Full-time)
Advance-Forward
Advance-Forward
On Campus
1 Days (Full-time)
Advanced Training Academy
Advanced Training Academy
On Campus
1 Days (Full-time)

There are a total of 168 providers for this course. Find a provider in your area .