Construction induction training: Guidance on inclusions and exclusions

This page is for: 
BuilderBuilding surveyorBuilding practitionerDeveloperElectrical contractor / workerEmployee / workerEmployerEmployment agentGas workerPainterPlumberProperty industryHealth and safety representativeSmall business and farmerTradesperson

A person conducting a business or undertaking must not direct or allow a worker to carry out construction work unless the worker has successfully completed general construction induction training and, if the worker completed the training more than 2 years previously, the worker has carried out construction work in the preceding 2 years.

The person conducting the business or undertaking must ensure that the worker holds a general construction induction training card or if the worker has applied for but not yet been issued with a general construction induction training card, the worker holds a general construction induction training certification issued within the preceding 60 days.

The table below provides information on when Construction Induction Training may be required, drawn from the Safework Australia National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work.

General Induction Training Required Yes No
Government Inspector (fulfilling statutory functions)   X
Casual, part-time or labour-hire persons performing construction work X  
Owner carrying out construction work X  
Owner on-site to inspect progress (escorted)   X
Installation of joinery, pre-cast concrete panels, windows X  
Components being manufactured off-site, kitchen cabinets, pre-cast panels   X
Delivery drivers dropping off materials in designated areas   X
Delivery drivers dropping off materials inside the construction zone X  
Engineers or architects observing work (escorted)   X
Engineers and surveyors who undertake preparatory site work X  
Cleaning and maintenance of structures under construction X  
Work experience students undertaking construction work X  
Practical visits by students not undertaking construction work and being escorted   X
Traffic control for on-site construction work X  
Traffic control not related to construction work (e.g. school crossings)   X
Finishing and fit-out work such as painting, tiling, carpet laying, floor sanding X  
Sign-writing, carpet cleaning   X
Landscaping X  
Maintenance of existing lawns and gardens   X
Installation of temporary amenities, on-site catering   X

 

 

Last modified: