Skills for Work and Study: Building & Construction
Course Summary
This course has been designed for learners who are looking to enter the building and construction industry for employment. In order to enter the building and construction industry, learners must obtain a “White Card”. The course prepares learners to be successful in obtaining the White Card. The course develops literacy, numeracy and employability skills needed to be successful in job applications that relate to entry-level construction work such as labourers or pre apprentices.
Course Starts
Course starting soon
When & Where
- Monday : 1pm – 4pm 2 Feb – 22 June
Maidstone Community Centre 21 Yardley St. Maidstone - Tuesday : 9.30am – 12.30pm 3 Feb – 23 June
Yarraville Community Centre 59 Francis Street, Yarraville - Tuesday : 2.00pm – 5.00pm 3 Feb – 23 June
Braybrook Community Centre 107 – 139 Churchill Ave, Braybrook - Tuesday : 9.30am – 12.30pm 3 Feb – 23 June
Maidstone Community Centre 21 Yardley St. Maidstone - Thursday : 1.00pm – 4.00pm 3 Feb – 23 June
Yarraville Community Centre 59 Francis Street, Yarraville
This course is FREE to eligible students
The qualification
To be awarded this skill set, learners must successfully complete a total of 6 units of competency
Topics covered in this course include:
- Jobs and tools/equipment
- Construction site
- Understanding roles and responsibilities
- Working in a team
- Following and giving instructions
- Duty of care
- Hazards and risks
- Safety signs
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Safe work measures
- Accidents and injuries
- Action plan and reports
- An insight into construction workers
- Onsite induction
- The white card
Licences and certificates - Job recruiters and training
Request to Enrol
Concessions and special eligibility rules apply. Please refer to the website for eligibility rules, fees and charges.