To work in the construction industry in Queensland you must first successfully complete a general safety induction course recognised by Queensland law; this is known as the White Card. Under Queensland health and safety laws, any person entering onto a construction site and/or performing construction work in Queensland must have successfully completed this course before they enter and/or commence work in any construction activity. The maximum penalty for not having your White Card (in QLD) is $3,000 or 30 penalty units and for permitting a person to work at a construction site without a White Card the maximum penalty is $11,000. The aim of the General Safety Induction (White Card) is to provide initial basic health and safety education to all persons working within the building and construction industry. OCA offers this course online, saving you time and money. Upon successful completion you will be issued with a White Card which will be mailed out to you within 2 working days.
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Course Delivery This course is delivered online. Upon enrolment students are issued with a log-in and password, providing access to OCA\\\'s e-learning centre. Please Note: Due to current legislation changes the QLD White Card is now recognised as proof of general health and safety induction training for construction work in NSW and VIC. Alternatively, if you currently hold a valid NSW Green/White Card or VIC Red Card, these are now recognised in NSW. Recognition & Accreditation This course leads to the awarding of your WHITE CARD. In order to complete this course online you must be either:
- A current Queensland resident or - A non Queensland resident that intends to perform construction work within Queensland
Requirement for Attendance
Candidates are required to provide proof of identification for this course. Current QUEENSLAND or interstate drivers licence (PHOTO ID)
OR
- THREE (3) of the following (at least one from each category e.g 1 x Category A or 1 x Category B or 1 x Category C)
Category A
- Full Aust birth certificate - Aust or foreign Passport - Qld card 18+\\\' - Aust citizenship certificate
Category B
- Medicare Card - Bank card - Student photo ID - Vet affairs or Centerlink card - Pensioner concession card
Category C
- Rates notice - Tax office assessment - Land or valuation notice - Contract of purchase, current lease or rental document
How long does the course take? This short course should take approx 2-6 hours.
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