What kind of tickets and certifications may be required for working in construction? ​​

 

Here are the typical tickets and certifications often required for construction jobs in Australia:

 

• White Card (Construction Induction Card):

  • Mandatory for all workers on construction sites to ensure awareness of safety protocols.

• Working at Heights Ticket:

  • Required for jobs involving work at elevated levels, such as roofing or scaffolding.

• Elevated Work Platform (EWP) Ticket:

  • Necessary for operating boom lifts, scissor lifts, or other elevated platforms.

• Forklift Licence (LF):

  • Needed to operate forklifts on site.

• Confined Space Entry Ticket:

  • For workers performing tasks in enclosed or restricted spaces.

• Traffic Control Tickets:

  • Includes traffic controller (TC) and implement traffic control plans (ITCP) certifications for managing traffic near construction zones.

• High-Risk Work Licences:

  • For jobs involving cranes, scaffolding, rigging, or other high-risk equipment.

• Asbestos Awareness Certificate:

  • Required for workers dealing with or working near asbestos-containing materials.

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Additional Useful Tickets:​

 

• First Aid and CPR Certification:

  • Valuable for on-site emergencies.

• Traffic Management Plans Certificate:

  • For supervising or implementing traffic management plans.

• Excavator or Plant Operator Tickets:

  • For operating heavy machinery such as excavators, bulldozers, and backhoes.

• Scaffold Licence:

  • Required for erecting or dismantling scaffolding.

• Manual Handling Training:

  • Training for safe lifting and handling of materials on-site.
     

Depending on the role, specific sites or employers may also require additional site inductions or certifications tailored to the job’s unique requirements.