Mutual Recognition for Construction Induction
10 January, 2007
Construction Induction Mutual Recognition
(from www.detir.qld.gov.au)
Mutual recognition is a system that allows workers with qualifications to practice across state lines and each participating state recognises the worker's qualification issued by the other member states.
Mutual recognition of construction induction cards will commence on 1 January 2007. Construction workers who have completed health and safety induction training in Queensland will be automatically recognised for the Foundation for Safety Construction Industry Induction Training Agreement (red card) issued in Victoria and the WorkCover Construction Induction Certificate for the Construction Industry issued in New South Wales.
The holders of demolition or asbestos removal qualifications or certificates issued in NSW and Victoria will need to undertake additional training to obtain certificates to perform these activities in Queensland.
The mutual recognition of general induction with New South Wales and Victoria will be an interim measure and will expire at the earlier of either two years from 1 January 2007 or from when any final nationally accredited course is operational.
Any worker entering the construction workforce after any nationally accredited course becomes available, will be required to complete that course if they have not already completed either the Queensland, New South Wales or Victorian course.
Further information is available from WorkCover NSW and WorkSafe Victoria.