BLUECARD Training Course

What is a BLUECARD?

A BLUECARD is a document (a card) which demonstrates that you have received (and passed) the required WHS training specific to the transport industry.

BLUECARD was developed in response to the need for improved safety performance in the Transport Industry, this program is mandatory to gain & maintain employment in these industry sectors.  Industry and all levels of government now agree that there is a need for some minimum accreditation to be generically adopted throughout the Transport Industry. The key purpose of the BLUECARD is to stop fatalities and injuries in the Transport Industry. BLUECARD is a safety awareness program aligned to the Transport Industry National Competency Standard TLIF1001A – “Follow Occupational Health & Safety Procedures”.

Currently being a truck driver/courier driver in Australia is one of the most dangerous occupations. Working within the Warehousing/Logistics industry also requires knowledge and skills to ensure workplace health and safety standards are able to be achieved. In accordance with the requirements of the NSW Transport Industry (STATE) award, all new, existing and labour hire employees must be in possession of a valid BLUECARD to work for a transport operator.  

Benefits to Employers or a Contractor:

• Increases productivity - fewer incidents.

• Enhances road safety for the whole community.

• Lifts the base line safety standard for industry.

• Covers employee/employer duty of care under the WHS legislation

• A safer workplace – this means less downtime, re-training, replacements etc.

• Reduces total costs of training.

• Recognition of worker skills or people seeking employment with you.

• Possible reduction in insurance premiums.

• Reduces lost time from accidents.

• Recognition of safe work practices.

• Portability of qualifications/competency can be added to the “BLUECARD” .

Benefits to Employees:

• Reduces lost time from accidents.

• Recognition of safe work practices.

• Portability of qualifications/competency can be added to the “BLUECARD” .

The BLUECARD Training Program will ensure the following requirements are achievable:

• Have an understanding of Work Health & Safety (WHS) Legislation and 'their' Duty of Care responsibilities

• Display diligence and understanding to follow company procedures

• Have the ability to identify and report hazards

• Be able to demonstrate general safety knowledge and understanding

• Ensure they are aware of workplace induction requirements

Upon successful completion, Statement of Attainment from the Transport & Logistics Industry Training Package - TLIF1001A Follow Occupational Health & Safety Procedures
Includes issue of a Bluecard