CONISS012 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry

VU course code: CONISS012 | Level of study: Short course (non-award)

Duration

1 day

Delivery mode

Face to Face

Fees

AU$120

Course fee is subject to change.

Location

Werribee Campus, Sunshine Campus

All start dates

Overview

Complete the WorkSafe Victoria requirements for the Construction Induction Card (White Card) to gain access to worksites, with this one-day course offered by Victoria University.

The Construction Induction Card (White Card) is mandatory for anyone needing to gain access to work on construction sites in Australia.

This one-day white-card short course teaches you to work safely in the construction industry, or any building site. It provides you with a comprehensive understanding of the minimum health and safety expectations on construction sites, and includes:

identifying and verbally reporting common construction hazards
understanding basic risk control measures
identifying procedures for responding to potential incidents and emergencies
OH&S and safe work practices
correctly selecting and fitting common personal protective equipment (PPE) used for construction work.

Once you have successfully completed this training, you will receive a Statement of Attainment for the unit CPCWHS1001. Victoria University will apply to WorkSafe Victoria for the Construction Induction Card (White Card) to be issued.

: This short course meets the general construction induction training requirements of:
Part 1.1 Definitions and Part 6.5 of the Model Work Health and Safety Regulations
Division 11 of Part 3 of the Occupational Safety and Health Regulations 1996 for Western Australia
Division 3 of Part 5.1 of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2007 for Victoria.

Entry requirements

Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee you entry into this course.

Some courses receive more applications than the number of places available. In this situation we will also assess your education, work and other relevant experience.

Entry criteria

Credit & Entry pathways into this course

Course structure

A Statement of Attainment will be issued for nationally recognised units of competency successfully completed.
Victoria University will apply to WorkSafe Victoria to issue a Construction Induction Card directly to students.

Units

Fees

2026 indicative fees

Fee type¹	Tuition²	SSAF³
Skills First subsidised	$0	$261 (max)
Concession	$0	$112 (max)
Full fee (not subsidised)	$120	-

Fee type – depends on your eligibility for subsidies and concessions; if you are not eligible you will pay the full fee amount
Tuition – the student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment
SSAF – Student Services and Amenities Fees for non-academic costs are charged at $0.33 (Skills First subsidised) or $0.14 (concession) per enrolled hour, up to the maximum per year

Start dates

Melbourne

On campus – Melbourne Sunshine Campus

Course starts 20 March 2026

Applications close 13 March 2026

1 day, Friday, 8.30am-4pm

Course starts 08 May 2026

Applications close 01 May 2026

1 day, Fri, 8.30am-4pm

Course starts 19 June 2026

Applications close 19 June 2026

1 day, Fri, 8.30am-4pm

Course starts 07 August 2026

Applications close 31 July 2026

1 day, Fri, 8.30am-4pm

Course starts 18 September 2026

Applications close 07 August 2026

1 day, Fri, 8.30am-4pm

Course starts 30 October 2026

Applications close 23 October 2026

1 day, Fri, 8.30am-4pm

Course starts 13 November 2026

Applications close 06 November 2026

1 day, Fri, 8.30am-4pm

Course starts 04 December 2026

Applications close 06 November 2026

1 day, Fri, 8.30am-4pm

On campus – Melbourne Werribee Campus

Course starts 24 April 2026

Applications close 17 April 2026

1 day, Fri, 8.30am-4pm

Course starts 29 May 2026

Applications close 22 May 2026

1 day, Fri, 8.30am-4pm

Course starts 12 June 2026

Applications close 19 June 2026

1 day, Fri, 8.30am-4pm

Course starts 24 July 2026

Applications close 17 July 2026

1 day, Fri, 8.30am-4pm

Course starts 14 August 2026

Applications close 07 August 2026

1 day, Fri, 8.30am-4pm

Course starts 18 September 2026

Applications close 28 August 2026

1 day, Fri, 8.30am-4pm

Course starts 09 October 2026

Applications close 23 October 2026

1 day, Fri, 8.30am-4pm

Disclaimer: While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information on this page, please note that dates are subject to change. Some courses may close early due to an earlier start date or there being limited places available.