Construction Industry Preparation Skill Set
Get job-ready with essential safety skills
Get site-ready with hands-on training to operate elevated work platforms (up to 11 metres) and work safely at heights.
You'll also complete your White Card, your essential ticket to access construction sites and start your career with the right safety foundation.
This course is fee free* for residents of Western Australia. Some eligibility conditions apply for the fee free training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs(opens in a new tab) for more information.
*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the fee free training.
Overview
When Semester 2, 2025
How On Campus
This skill set is designed to equip you with the practical, hands-on training needed to operate elevated work platforms (up to 11 metres) and work safely at heights. You’ll gain skills that are in demand across a wide range of industries, including electrotechnology, construction, plumbing and services, renewables and clean energies, resources, mining, and infrastructure.
As part of your training, you’ll also complete your White Card, a mandatory requirement to access construction sites and an essential first step toward a career in the industry.
This course is suited to existing workers looking to upskill, pre-apprentices, school-leavers and post-trade workers.
Potential students should be aware that they will be required to access and operate an elevated work platform up to a height of 11 metres and wear a harness.
Students will also be required to access an elevating work platform and extend this to a designated height. An ability to work at heights is preferred for any candidates considering this course.
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No future dates planned
This course is currently undergoing delivery planning and information will be available on our website shortly. Check back later, or use the form in the Get help section below to have our Client Contact Centre contact you with further information about the next course start date, delivery locations and study modes.