TAS-CPCWHS1001

Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry (TAS)

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Course Description

The unit CPCWHS1001 – Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry (TAS) – is a crucial course designed to equip individuals with the essential knowledge and skills to work safely on construction sites in Tasmania. Commonly referred to as the White Card course, this unit is a mandatory requirement for anyone looking to enter the construction industry, ensuring compliance with both national and Tasmanian workplace health and safety (WHS) laws.

Upon successful completion of CPCWHS1001, students will receive the White Card, a qualification that permits them to work on construction sites across Tasmania. This training ensures that workers have the knowledge and skills to contribute to a safe and compliant work environment, protecting themselves and their colleagues from potential risks.

Units Delivered

The following units will be included in your certificate:

CPCWHS1001

Prepare to work safely in the construction industry

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

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

An individual undertaking this course with Allens Training Pty Ltd will need the following to be eligible for entry:

  • Proof of age must be 14 years or over.
  • Valid working email address.
  • Points of current and valid identification (including Photographic ID). 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

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

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

The units have the following recommended renewal periods:

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

Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook on our website for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.

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

This course is delivered and assessed on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909


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