Building Blocks – Try a Trade

Building Blocks present a unique opportunity for you to pick up some quick skills as a Tradie. Whether you are interested in Carpentry, Tiling, Waterproofing, Bricklaying, there is something for you to gain from Building Blocks. Even if it is just to do some renovations around the house.  

This course is delivered mainly online, however for those who wish to obtain a QLD White Card, depending on where you reside, you must be required to attend a face to face training at our Brisbane training facility.  If you reside in WA you can complete our online Construction Induction Training card (CIT) course.  

The course covers common hazards and the roles, responsibilities, and obligations of construction site personnel.  You will learn safety signage, personal protection equipment, safe working practices, and risk. 

You will get a taster of some of the different roles within the building and construction industry; Carpenter, Wall and floor tiler, Lining and waterproofer, and bricklayer and block layer.   

You may require a PPE kit and a webcam or modern smartphone. The required PPE includes a hard hat, safety glasses, high visibility clothing and earplugs/muffs.  

The courses requires no prerequisites; even if you are brand new to Trade, with the right attitude and appetite to learn, you will be able to join the course. However, due to licencing regulations, applicants are required to be aged 15+ to apply for this training.

If you reside in QLD and would like to obtain a White Card, you will need to provide three forms of ID that shows evidence of your full name, date of birth, your signature, and a photo.

This can be a combination of documents such as:

• Photo ID such as a current Australian driver’s licence, Queensland Card 18+ (laminated), or an Australian Passport
• An original full birth certificate
• A Medicare card

For further examples of acceptable evidence of identity, please visit the WorkSafe Queensland Government website by clicking here: WorkSafe QLD gov

If you reside in WA and would like to obtain a Construction Industry Training Card (CIT) you will need to provide ID. This could include:

• Current Western Australian Driver’s Licence; or
• Current Western Australian learner driver’s permit; or
• Current Western Australian Student Identification; or
• Recent utilities invoice with a Western Australia address and the name of the person to whom the CIT card will be issued

For further examples of acceptable evidence of identity, please visit Safe Works WA

Tech Requirements

You will need to have access to a laptop or desktop computer with a reliable internet connection.

Everthought Now accepts no responsibility for personal electronic devices that are utilised for the course and undertakes no responsibility to investigate their damage.

Assessments

To demonstrate competency in a unit of competency, you will undertake a number of assessment pieces. The assessment can include a mix of questions, reports, and/or practical demonstrations.

To demonstrate competence in a unit of competency, you will undertake a number of assessment pieces. The assessment can include a mix of questions, reports, and/or practical demonstrations.

Here’s what you can expect after you’ve applied.

• You can go on to complete the online enrolment process or contact your course advisor with any questions you might have
• Once enrolled, you will receive your log in details to our online learning platform, Everthought Now, where you can commence your study.
• Upon completion you will receive a Statement of Attainment for successfully completing the requirements for CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry. If you complete the requirements for a White Card (depending on your State) you will receive your White Card in the mail.

Try a Trade

$965 incl. GST

Payment Options

For this course, Everthought only offers full fee, upfront payments.

If you have any questions, simply reach out to our customer service team on 1300 656 498 or email us at [email protected].