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In Australia, workers involved in construction work must complete general construction induction training (commonly known as the “White Card”) before commencing work on a construction site.

This Tasmanian course reflects the state’s work health and safety legislation and WorkSafe Tasmania guidance, providing students with practical safety knowledge relevant to construction workplaces throughout Tasmania.

The unit provides the knowledge and skills required to work safely and prevent injury or harm to themselves and others. It covers identifying and orally reporting common construction hazards, understanding basic risk controls, responding to potential incidents and emergencies, and correctly selecting and fitting common personal protective equipment (PPE).

This training does not replace site-specific or task-specific instruction, training or supervision. Workers are expected to complete a site-specific induction before commencing construction work on a job site.

Units Delivered

The following units will be included in your certificate:

CPCWHS1001 - Prepare to work safely in the construction industry

Course Delivery

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

Course Durations

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:

  • Be at least 14 years of age.
  • Have a valid working email address.
  • Meet the Tasmanian evidence of identity requirements:
    • Students over 16 years must present either:
    • one (1) original Category A document and two (2) original Category B documents; or
    • two (2) original Category A documents.
    • Students aged 16 years or under must present one (1) original document from the separate under-16 list. Category A and Category B documents are not also required.
    • All documents must be current, except an Australian passport may be expired by up to two (2) years.
    • Accepted documents are listed in the Tasmanian Evidence of Identity Requirements document.
    • The trainer must confirm that the documents belong to the student and that the name shown matches the student’s enrolment details.
    • The trainer must record the student’s name and, for each document sighted, the document or evidence type, number or reference, and expiry date where applicable.
    • The trainer must complete and sign the Type of Identity Documents Sighted checklist before the student commences training.
    • Complete the training and assessment while physically located in Tasmania.
  • Have the physical capacity to correctly fit and remove the required personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • To successfully complete this course, students will need to demonstrate the following language, literacy, numeracy and digital (LLND) skills during training and assessment:
    • Learning: Follow instructions and ask questions to make sure I understand safety procedures.
    • Reading: Read short safety signs, labels, and simple written information about workplace hazards.
    • Writing: Fill out basic forms and write simple information.
    • Oral communication: Listen to information about safety and speak clearly to share ideas or ask for help. 
    • Numeracy: Understand simple numbers and measurements used in safety information.
    • Digital Literacy: Able to use a mobile phone or basic device to read messages, follow online instructions, complete online forms or access learning resources


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.

Please Note: Students have 60 days after completing their training to apply for a white card at a service centre. If it is more than 60 days, you will need a written declaration from the RTO stating that you have successfully completed the training.

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

The units have the following recommended renewal periods:
Unit Period
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 located on the RTO website allenstraining.com.au (https://allenstraining.com.au/students/student-handbook) for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.

Performance tasks and practical scenarios:

  • Simulated Scenario – Prepare for Work
  • Simulated Scenario – Hazard Identification and Risk Control
  • Simulated Scenario – Respond to an Incident

Documentation – The student must complete all documentation according to the required standard:

  • Form – Take 5 Hazard Identification Form

Theory assessment

  • A written assessment consisting of multiple-choice questions 

Students are required to complete a self evaluation against the following core skills as part of the enrolment process. This will allow your trainer to understand any additional support that may be required during the course delivery and assessment.
Learning I can follow instructions and ask questions to make sure I understand safety procedures.
Reading I can read short safety signs, labels, and simple written information about workplace hazards.
Writing I can fill out basic forms and write simple information.
Oral Communication I can listen to information about safety and speak clearly to share ideas or ask for help.
Numeracy I can understand simple numbers and measurements used in safety information.
This course is delivered and assessed on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909