Edition 63, December 2008

WA begins recognising construction induction training from other states


The WorkSafe Western Australia Commission for Occupational Safety and Health has recognised the construction industry induction training conducted in South Australia, Victoria and Queensland as meeting the requirements of the Western Australian (WA) regulations.

These three states deliver nationally accredited construction induction training.

This means that workers coming from those states do not need to complete the WA course to be able to work in construction in WA, provided they can show evidence that they completed the induction training in their home State within the past three years.

People with construction induction cards issued in other states (Northern Territory, New South Wales and Tasmania) are required to complete the WA Construction Awareness Training before they can be issued with a safety awareness training card. However, as these states move to delivery of nationally accredited or endorsed construction safety induction training courses, training undertaken in these states will be recognised under WA OSH Regulations.

For more information visit www.docep.wa.gov.au/WorkSafe/Content/Industries/Construction/Further_information/Construction_induction_training.html

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