Construction Induction (Red/White Card) Training

 

What is the Construction (OH&S Induction) Card?

The Construction Induction Card (CIC) training establishes general, industry-wide OH&S training and is a requirement for all people who work on construction sites, both domestic and commercial. The training was established by unions, employer associations, the Victorian Workcover Authority and the Office of the Chief Electrical Inspector and finalized by the Victorian Construction Industry Induction Training Agreement in January 2001. As of 1st July 2008, all red cards are issued through WorkSafe, however training will continue to be carried out by the CFMEU on their behalf.

You will be required to bring photo identification to the course.  At the end of the training, the CFMEU will issue you with a Statement of Attainment for CPCCOHS1001A Work Safely in the Construction Industry. 

What does the course cover?

The objective of the training is to provide workers with an overview of basic OH&S principles and legislation, an understanding of hazards, risks and control measures, emergency procedures and an introduction to industry schemes and agreements. As the training is competency-based, workers will be required to complete assessment tasks demonstrating basic awareness of health and safety in the construction industry.

Who needs to do the course?

Everyone who is on any site in Victoria needs a Red Card (except for those working in an emergency capacity). This includes people doing both work experience and apprenticeships.

But I already have my Red Card?

If you currently hold a valid Red Card you will not be required to re-take the course. These changes apply only to those who are being inducted for the first time.

How can I make a booking?

To make a booking you will need to fill out an application form and return it to the CFMEU with the total cost of the course, $150.

Upon receipt of payment the CFMEU will issue you with a training date as well as a tax invoice/receipt known as a pink card. This will allow you to work supervised on site for 28 days only. This is the maximum time allowed between booking and completing the training.

Nominal hours:  6

Call (03) 9341 3458 to request an application form.

On the day

The trainer must verify your identification through the checking of photo I.D. as requested by WorkSafe.

Upon successful completion of the training, you will be issued a Statement of Attainment.  This will allow you to work unsupervised on site for 60 days.  As the card will be issued by WorkSafe, any changes of address, concerns or queries relating to the issuing of the card will need to be directed to WorkSafe.

 

 

Occupational Health and Safety Course

This course covers the endorsed industry competency standards to:

Apply OHS Requirements, Policies and Procedures in the Construction Industry

CPCCOHS2001A

Conduct Workplace Communication

CPCCCM1004A

The course covers essential safety on site including signage, PPE and emergency procedures. Workers also learn about risk assessment and hazard control, and a general introduction to the OH&S Act is covered. Specific hazards - including manual handling, noise, plant, hazardous substances and safe electrical use - are covered in some detail. This course provides an excellent foundation for a pathway in occupational health and safety. Following completion of the course, workers can enrol in the Certificate III in OH&S and then progress through to the Certificate IV and Diploma in OH&S.

Nominal hours: 40
Delivery pattern: One day a week over 5 weeks

  

Occupational Health and Safety Refresher

This course is designed for workers and OH&S Representatives who have completed the basic 5-day course, and includes updates on new legislation, regulations and codes of practice, and systems and policies in OH&S.

Nominal hours: 8

  

Occupational Health and Safety Representatives Course

This course is designed for potential and elected OH&S reps.  All OH&S reps are entitled to an initial course of training in occupational health and safety under the OH&S Act 2004.  This course broadly covers a number of areas including:

• the legal framework:
• the role, powers and entitlements of the OH&S rep and other key workplace personnel and:
• the role of the OH&S rep in risk management;

It also fosters skill development in consultation, issues resolution and negotiation. 

Nominal hours:  35

Delivery pattern:  One day a week over 5 weeks

  

Contribute to Occupational Health and Safety Hazard Control

BSBOHS304B

This course covers the skills and knowledge needed to contribute to controlling OH&S hazards in order to maintain a healthy and safe workplace. It includes determining relevant legislation and contributing to any actions to ensure compliance with OHS legislation, codes and standards.  As a stand alone it focuses on risk assessment and control with the emphasis on safe work method statements (SWMS).

Nominal hours:  30

Delivery pattern:  One day a week over 2 weeks

 

Certificate III in Occupational Health and Safety

BSB30707

This certificate is designed to provide workers and safety representatives with an advanced understanding of Occupational Health and Safety. Workers entering the course should have completed a basic OH&S course. In order to receive the Certificate III, workers must complete the following:

Specialist units:

• Apply knowledge of OH&S legislation in the workplace  BSBOHS301B

• Participate effectively in OH&S communication and consultative processes  BSBOHS302B

• Contribute to OH&S hazard identification and risk assessment  BSBOHS303B

• Contribute to OH&S hazard control  BSBOHS304B

• Contribute to OH&S issue resolution  BSBOHS305B

• Contribute to implementing emergency prevention activities and response procedures  BSBOHS306B

• Participate in OH&S investigations  BSBOHS307B

Common business units:

• Establish effective workplace relationships  BSBWOR401A

• Work effectively with diversity  BSBDIV301A

• Write simple documents  BSBWRT301A

Electives: Two electives which may be selected from the following:

• Occupational first aid

• Use explosive power tools

• Control traffic

• Encapsulate and remove asbestos

• Reading construction drawings

• Carry out basic set-out

• Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding

• Training Skills 1

• Assessment skills

• Conduct forklift operations*

• Dogging*

• Operate hoist*

• Operate elevated work platforms*

• Basic scaffolding*

If you have completed units as part of an accredited course or other Certificate III qualification, you can also apply for recognition of prior learning.

* Please note that you must have completed a course of training and received a statement of attainment in order to gain credit.

The Certificate III involves off-the-job training at the CFMEU Education and Training unit as well as project work on the job. It is expected that workers will take between six and twelve months to complete the Certificate on a part-time basis.

Nominal hours: 285 (not including electives)

 

Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety

BSB41407

This certificate is designed to provide workers and safety representatives with an advanced understanding of Occupational Health and Safety and the skills and knowledge to apply OH&S policy in a range of situations. Workers entering the course should have completed the Certificate III in OH&S.

In order to receive the Certificate IV, workers must complete the following:

Specialist units:

• Contribute to the implementation of a systematic approach to managing OH&S  BSBOHS401B

• Contribute to the implementation of the OH&S consultation process  BSBOHS402B

• Identify hazards and assess OH&S risks  BSBOHS403B

• Contribute to the implementation of strategies to control OH&S risk  BSBOHS404B

• Use equipment to conduct workplace monitoring  BSBOHS406B

• Assist with compliance with OHS and other relevant laws  BSBOHS408A

Common business units:

• Write complex documents  BSBWRT401A

• Analyse and present research information  BSBRES401A

Electives: One elective is required. Examples of electives include units from:

• Training skills 1

• Training skills 2

• Assessment skills

• Logbook & project

• Advanced first aid

• Occupational first aid

• Use explosive power tools

• Control traffic

• Encapsulate and remove asbestos

• Read construction drawings

• Carry out basic set-out

• Conduct forklift operations*

• Dogging*

• Operate hoist*

• Operate and elevated work platforms*

• Basic scaffolding*

• Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding

If you have completed units as part of an accredited course or other Certificate III qualification, you can also apply for recognition of prior learning.

*Please note that you must have completed a course of training and received a statement of attainment in order to gain credit.

The Certificate IV involves off-the-job training at the CFMEU Education and Training Unit as well as project work on the job. It is expected that workers will take between six and twelve months to complete the Certificate on a part-time basis.

Nominal hours: 380 (not including electives)

 

Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety

BSB51307

The Diploma offered by the CFMEU Education and Training Unit has 3 levels of qualification: Certificate III, Certificate IV and Diploma (see the course requirements for Certificates III and IV above). The Diploma is designed for workers who have a major role in OH&S in their workplace.

A range of units is covered including:

Core units:

• Participate in the coordination and maintenance of a systematic approach to managing OH&S  BSBOHS501B

• Participate in the management of the OH&S information and data systems  BSBOHS502B

• Assist in the design and development of OH&S participative arrangements  BSBOHS503B

• Apply principles of OH&S risk management  BSBOHS504B

• Manage hazards in the work environment  BSBOHS505B

 Electives:

• Monitor and facilitate the management of hazards associated with plant  BSBOHS506B

• Conduct an audit 

• Provide support for clients implementing a course of action

The Diploma involves off-the-job training at the CFMEU Education and Training Unit as well as project work on the job.

Nominal hours: 270 (not including electives)