Work Safely in the Construction Industry Course

Blue/White Card - Work Safely in the Construction Industry Course - CPCCOHS1001A
$65 (*You may be eligible for a BCITF refund see below)

Since 1st January 2007 all people working on construction sites in Western Australia are required to take this Building and Construction Safety Awareness course.  A Blue card is issued on successful completion of this course.  

The short course is made up of 4 sections:

  • OSH Legislation, your employer and you
  • Workplace hazards and risks
  • Workplace safety requirements
  • Environmental considerations 

Online learning allows the participant to work through the Blue Card short course at their own pace.  Knowledge and understanding is tested throughout the course via a series of multiple choice questions.  Lessons can be revisited if candidate wishes.  Recognition of prior learning gives the candidate the option to fast track to the questions, in this instance the time taken to complete the course may take less than the mandatory 4 hours specified by WorkSafe.

 

Postage and Packaging (included in price)

The Blue Card and a course receipt will be sent out by Express Domestic Post.  Alternatively candidates may pick up the card and receipt from the Mandurah office (if this is the case you will need to contact us and let us know, before it is sent out in the post).  Both options are included in the price.

Worksafe Information on the Blue Card / White Card

Click here to download the information about changes to the Blue Card, where and for how long it is valid.

 

Building and Construction Industry Training Fund 

The BCITF was developed to support the demands of the building and construction industry for skilled workers by funding certain courses within the sector, for more information visit the BCITF website.

*Am I Eligible For A Rebate?

To receive the BCITF training subsidy the candidate must be:

  • Currently directly employed in the Building and Construction Industry in Western Australia and on the completion of this course intending to continue working in the building and construction industry
  • (if unemployed) be able to demonstrate that they were directly employed in the Building and Construction Industry in Western Australia on a full time basis, within the previous 12 months from the date of the course commencement.

*Who Is Not Eligible For a Rebate?

 A candidate is NOT eligible for a rebate:

  • Employees or individuals working on construction or maintenance projects on mining, gas or oil exploration sites.
  • Employees of Government agencies and department.
  • Individuals or the employees of companies, who manufacture, supply or deliver building products or provide or install non building products on completion of the construction process.
  • The employees of companies, who install, maintain and repair lifts and escalators.
  • Employees or individuals who intend to work in the resources sector on completion of their training.

 

 

How Do I Apply For The Rebate?

Just four simple steps:

  1. Visit the BCITF downloads webpage

  2. Download the Training Assistance Claim Form - Individuals. 

  3. Print out the form and fill it in. 

  4. Send the completed form and the receipt issued by us, to: BCIFT, PO Box 746, WEMBLEY, WA 6913

 

Auditing Process

As part of our standard auditing process, you may be contacted by email or telephone to verify that you understand the learning material presented.

 

I am moving to WA can I get my Blue / White Card before I get there?

Yes, as it is illegal to work on a construction site without a Blue Card, therefore it makes sense to get your card before you get here.  However you would not be eligible for the BCITF rebate.