Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry (White Card)

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy the requirements of the elements, performance criteria, foundation skills, and range of conditions of this unit, in addition to the specific performance and knowledge evidence described below.

The person must:

• identify and orally report two construction hazards
• explain how risk could be reduced or removed in relation to those two hazards
• select appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to control the risk
• explain basic procedures for responding to incidents and emergencies, including types and purpose of the following fire safety equipment:
• fire blankets
• fire-extinguishers, including water, carbon dioxide, powder and foam
• hose reels and mains
• identify and orally explain the meaning of required safety signs and symbols
• explain the purpose of job safety analyses (JSAs), safe work method statements (SWMS) and safety data sheets (SDS)
• explain the roles of the following designated health and safety personnel:
  • first aid officers
  • work health and safety (WHS) representatives
  • WHS committee members
  • supervisors.

The person must also demonstrate correctly fitting to themselves the PPE listed below:

• eye protection
• hearing protection
• hard hat
• high visibility vest, shirt or jacket.

• Candidates must be 18 years of age or older
• Ability to read, write and understand English
• Present photo I.D. on arrival
• Complete a ‘Fitness for Work’ form – Candidates are required to declare any medical issue that may exclude them from full participation
• Wear normal work clothing, enclosed footwear and remove all jewellery prior to commencement

• This course is delivered over one (1) day
• Training and assessment is delivered face to face at Altrad’s premises
• Upon arrangement, training can be conducted on-site at the premises of our clients providing there is suitable infrastructure and training facilities. Contact us for more details
• Assessment will include a WorkSafe written calculations and theory assessment and practical demonstration

NOTE: WorkSafe written assessments are ‘Closed book’.

If you are found not yet competent, you may re-sit this assessment. Refer Student Information Book.

On successful completion of this course candidates will be issued with a Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment for the Unit/s of Competency.

Your Statement of Attainment does not have an expiry date, however, your High Risk Work Licence expires every five (5) years. You must not carry out high risk work until your licence has been renewed.