Induction training

In keeping with national standards and the need to recognise the pattern of employment and the way the construction industry operates, two types of OHS induction training are required – construction induction training and site induction.

Construction induction training

From 1 July2008, all people performing construction work will require proof that they have completed a general OHS construction induction for the industry.

The induction training must be provided by a Registered Training Organisation (RTO).

Evidence of training

An employer must accept any of the following things as evidence that the worker

has done construction induction training:

  • a construction induction card issued by WorkSafe following successful completion of induction training by an RTO
  • a ‘red card’, which shows that the person completed the previous Victorian Construction Industry Basic Induction Course, which existed before 1 July 2008.  Red cards remain valid after 1 July 2008, and do not need to be transferred to construction induction cards
  • a construction statement of attainment issued by an RTO, pending processing of a construction induction card, or
  • recognised evidence of construction induction training (e.g. a statement or card issued under similar requirements in another Australian state or territory).

How do I book in for my training?

Contact an RTO to book in to an approved construction induction training course.

Information for RTOs and prospective training providers
The Victorian Registration and Qualification Authority has accredited the Course in Construction (OH&S Induction). Construction Induction Training: Information for Registered Training Organisations provides advice for RTOs seeking to register to deliver the this unit of competency.

Site induction

Employers must ensure that anyone employed to do construction work is given OHS training about the particular workplace where the work will be done before they start work on the site.

The aim of site induction is to make sure that workers are familiar with the OHS rules and procedures of the site – for example, the emergency procedures, the arrangements for supervision of the work, who the HSRs are and any specific issues on the site.

Sample site induction checklist

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