Construction Induction (White card)

Description
The course will provide the necessary knowledge of the mandatory work health and safety requirements prior to undertaking construction work.
This training meets the general construction induction training requirements of:

Part 1.1 Definitions and Part 6.5 of the Model Work Health and Safety Regulations 2023.
Division 11 of Part 3 of the Occupational Safety and Health Regulations 1996 for Western Australia; and
Division 3 of Part 5.1 of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 for Victoria.

This training does not displace site-specific induction training that will be conducted prior to conducting construction work.

Audience
This course is designed for new entrants undertaking construction work on Metro Trains Melbourne (MTM) Metropolitan Rail Network Project sites.
As per WorkSafe Victoria requirements, a basic understanding of reading and writing of English is required.

Course details

Credential awarded on completion
Awarded by MTM PTY LTD RTO ID: 40535

CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry

Course objectives

This course will give participants the knowledge and skills to:

Identify types of Construction / High risk Construction work
Understand High risk licences requirements
Understand Broader OHS framework
Understand Legislative Requirements
Understand Principles of Risk Management
Duties of employers and employees
Identify Construction Hazards
Identify and understand Safety signage
Identify Fire equipment

Assessment methods

Knowledge
Practical

Metro Academy prerequisites

Participant MUST be 18+ years of age

Prerequisite verification

Approved photo ID MUST be sighted on day of attendance.

Course completion

Participants who successfully complete all requirements of this course will be awarded a Statement of Attainment (SoA) for the following nationally recognised unit of competency:

CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry

SoA will be issued via email on the day of completion of the program, once the requirements of Compliance Check have been met. The SoA is valid for 60 days to use as evidence to enter and work on a construction site.
Metro Academy will apply to WorkSafe for accreditation on participant’s behalf and typically the card will arrive in the mail approximately two weeks after completing the course.
A Construction Induction (White card) will be issued by WorkSafe Victoria upon successful completion of the course usually within fourteen (14) business days.

RIW CERTIFICATE UPLOADS

Metro Academy will upload the participant’s certificate to the RIW database*.
To prevent delay, participant’s The Platform profile MUST contain current email address, contact number, RIW number and date of birth and the RIW card must also be valid.
Uploads will be completed by Metro Academy, normally within two (2) business days of SoA being issued.

* Participant MUST have existing RIW profile on day of course

New Student Bookings Existing Student Bookings

Cost: $345 (GST does not apply)
Duration: One day
Delivery mode: Face to face
Venue: Metro Academy
42–50 Bakehouse Road, Kensington, VIC 3031
or
Rail Academy Newport (RAN)
Shea Street, Newport VIC 3015
All access to the RAN is via Shea Street, off Champion Road.
Pedestrian access is not available directly to the RAN from Newport Railway Station.

Proof of identity requirements

Participants are required to produce a valid Identification document (ID) on the day of training.
A combination of the following is considered a valid ID document:

At least one document from Category A or Category B that includes your photo and signature.
At least one document that shows your current address.
Category A documents
Australian passport – current or expired less than 2 years ago.
Australian birth certificate.
Australian citizenship certificate.
Foreign passport – must be current.
Category B documents

Current driver licence.
Australian Public Service employee ID card with photo.
Other Australian government issue ID card with photo.
Tertiary student ID card with photo.
Category C documents

Credit/debit/ATM card – maximum of one card from any one financial institution.
Medicare card.
Utility bill or rate notice, for example water rates, council rates, electricity or gas; must be less than 12 months old.
Statement from a financial institution where you have held the account for at least one year.
Centrelink or pension card.

Personal protection equipment (PPE) requirements

Participants MUST bring the following items on the day of training:

Steel capped, lace up boots with ankle support
Rail Approved Orange Hi-Vis Vest
Full length trousers
Eye protection
Long sleeve shirt
Hard hat
Ear protection

Participants cannot commence training without PPE

Information & bookings

This course closes one (1) business day prior to scheduled class attendance. Please contact Metro Academy if you have an urgent need to attend a closed course.

The Platform
https://www.metrotrains.com.au/academy/
metroacademy@metrotrains.com.au
03 9610 3701

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This is a Nationally Recognised Training program.

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