Getting a general construction induction card

A general construction induction card (previously known as a 'blue card') is issued to a person who successfully completes training in the unit of competency - CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry.

Find a registered training organisation that conducts general construction inductions in Queensland.

What is involved in the general construction induction course?

General induction training teaches people the knowledge and skills described in the unit of competency to 'work safely in the construction industry'. General induction is a structured training course that has a nominal duration of 6 hours face-to-face delivery (however other means of teaching delivery are available). This can be extended, where necessary, to accommodate learning preferences or special learning needs. The course assessment will require the demonstration of all the elements of induction training as specified in the unit of competency. You should therefore expect that the course be delivered by a trainer who has experience in workplace health and safety and/or the building and construction industry. Upon successfully completing the course a laminated card will be provided to you. It will have a serial number and should contain your signature and the date of the course.

The training should include at least the following health and safety topics:

Identify and understand roles, responsibilities and rights of duty holders:
- Duty of care under common law
- Rights, responsibilities and enforcement provisions under OHS legislation
Understand OHS communication and reporting processes:
- Mechanisms for raising issues and reporting unsafe conditions
- Role and function of OHS representatives, committees or other OHS consultation arrangements
Apply the principles of risk management:
- Identify hazards
- Assess risks
- Control risks (including the hierarchy of control)
- Monitor and review
Identify common hazards and control measures:
- Manual handling
- Hazardous substances (including asbestos) and dangerous goods
- Noise
- Plant and equipment (including inspection, maintenance, licensing requirements)
- UV radiation
- Electrical safety
- Traffic and mobile plant
- Working at heights (including falling objects)
- Excavations (including trenches)
- Confined spaces
- Unplanned collapse
- Hot and cold working environments
- Infectious diseases
Interpret and apply safety information and documentation:
- OHS management plans
- Work method statements, material safety data sheets, safety signs
Use safe work practices:
- Drugs and alcohol
- Amenities
- Smoking
- Bullying/harassment
- Housekeeping
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Respond to OHS incidents:
- First-aid
- Accident and incident reporting
- Emergency procedures
- Workers' compensation and injury management