Does your company keep up-to-date with compliance training?

We all know that compliance training is important for business since it allows your employees to know how to act and work on a daily basis. In particular, training helps everyone understand the rules they should be following and the regulations that are necessary for your line of work.

In addition, compliance training creates uniformity in your organization and makes employees more efficient and productive at their job. Not only can they make the correct choices and decisions, but they can also avoid making costly errors.

But, let’s be honest – not a lot of people enjoy compliance training. It’s not going to have everyone cheering and excited on a Monday morning. Yet, it’s something that is necessary and vital for your company. Your business simply can’t run properly without it.

Despite this, compliance training is sometimes rushed and gets overlooked, especially when it comes to keeping up-to-date with the latest rules and regulations.

It’s important to realize that making sure your compliance training is relevant and keeps up with new rules and policies is even more important now than ever before.

Otherwise, employees are learning about aspects of business that are no longer relevant and missing out on what is really important. This is how mistakes happen.

That’s why you’ve got to make sure your compliance training is ongoing. So, the natural question is – how can your business keep up-to-date with compliance training?

Well, the answer is online learning courses. This is the new way of learning that businesses are incorporating into training because they’re easy to access and to use on demand.

Not only that, but online learning courses can actually make compliance training fun. Who thought that was possible, right? Well, through interactive features, as well as animated videos and colorful presentations, employees actually want to learn again.

Yet, like everything else, not all online learning courses are created equal. You’ve got to make sure you are getting quality courses that are going to cover everything you need for compliance training. So, how do you choose where to get your courses?

Well, thankfully you are in the right place! Let’s have a look at Go1 Premium and see what it’s got to offer your business and employees.

Go1 Premium can solve all of your compliance and employee training problems. We are an established leader in online learning and education, which means your company is going to have access to the best training there is.

It doesn’t matter what industry or field you are in, Go1 Premium is what you need for your compliance training and for keeping up-to-date with your needs. It’s got everything you need in one place.

So, let’s have a look at what Go1 Premium features you can use for your compliance training.

The amazing thing about Go1 Premium is that it covers all industries and fields.

We’ve got thousands of courses you can choose to incorporate into your employee training and professional development strategies, such as leadership, sales skills, customer service and IT training.

Of course, we also have off-the-shelf compliance training courses to meet your needs. They’re all kept up-to-date to keep up with the latest developments and changes.

Plus, they’re created by compliance experts so that your team can learn everything there is to know. There’s relevant compliance training based on the region where you make the purchase so that you know your team is getting the right information.

Whether you need a compliance course on manual handling or training for anti-money laundering, check out Go1 Premium!

It’s great to provide your employees with lots of training opportunities. But, you also need to know that your team are using them and are completing them correctly in order to learn.

This is especially true when it comes to compliance training. With Go1 Premium, you can track your training courses and the progress of your employees. Our tools let you examine reports and see who is doing well and who could do with a little extra help.

This is great for making sure all of your employees are meeting their compliance training goals and are at a competent level for their role in your business.

If you want to create your own compliance courses to suit your business, Go1 Premium also offers modern and easy-to-use tools so you can do it yourself!

You can build your own course right from the beginning and you can create content for your employees so that the course covers everything that you need.

The team at Go1 Premium are always on hand if you need them, no matter what day or time it is or what country you are based in.

The customer support team are friendly and know what they’re doing. So, all you’ve got to do is use the live help service when you need it the most and someone will be there right away to respond.

It doesn’t matter whether you are a small business or a large company – there’s always a plan for you at Go1 Premium.

This means that if you’ve got under 20 users or a higher volume of employees that you need to complete compliance training, you can choose a plan that works for you. Plus, why not take advantage of our free trial?

There you have it – the best parts about Go1 Premium. In today’s world, it’s important that your employees stay up-to-date with compliance training. Otherwise, not knowing the rules and regulations can come with some serious consequences.

So, why not try out Go1 Premium today and see what it has to offer your business?


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How to keep up-to-date with your compliance training

Last week we hosted a webinar featuring ‘Bud to Boss’ author Kevin Eikenberry – thank you to everyone who attended and participated in the session, we hope you enjoyed it and got a lot out of it! And thank you to Kevin for sharing his time and knowledge with us all.

Weren’t able to attend the webinar? Or want a closer look at the content covered on the day? You can watch a full recap of the session here, for anyone who missed out.

On the day, we had Scott Cooper, Go1’s VP of Marketing, talking with guest author Kevin Eikenberry about how to make the successful transition to leadership. As Kevin’s book title suggests, effective leadership is all about knowing how to move from ‘Bud to Boss.’

Because sadly, 40% of new managers fail within the first 18 months of promotion. Why does this happen? Why are so many new managers stumbling at the blocks? The fact is, people get promoted because they’re good at their job—not because they can actually lead people.

Stepping into a leadership position doesn’t mean you instantly know how to be a good leader. For first-time managers and supervisors, it can be a tricky step to negotiate. You’re suddenly taking on new admin tasks, conducting performance reviews, dealing with upper management, and being responsible for employee professional development.

And often, new supervisors don’t get the training, support, and guidance they need to be successful. No wonder it can feel so overwhelming!

As you’ll see in the recap, Kevin talks frankly and honestly about:

The most common mistakes new leaders make (and some solutions)

The four perspectives that must change for a new supervisor to be successful

How to manage relationships and expectations during the transition – up, down and across the organization

How to make your first performance reviews far more effective (and less stressful)

In his book, and throughout our webinar, Kevin gives clear tips and strategies for new managers that can help them learn the kinds of things it usually takes people years to learn.

The webinar will also introduce you to the Bud to Boss Toolkit – a series of eLearning courses that will take you step-by-step through Kevin’s strategies for successful leadership. You can also download plenty of leadership resources from the Bud to Boss Community website, including a FREE online tool titled ‘The First 7 Things To Do When You Get Promoted.’

As Kevin says during the webinar, “if you’ve got ideas today that feel useful, go do something! It’s only when we take action that we really make any difference.”

Good luck putting your new leadership strategies into action!


This webinar was presented in conjunction with Vado.


Kevin Eikenberry is a recognized world expert on leadership development and learning and is the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group. He has spent more than 25 years helping organizations and leaders from around the world, on leadership, learning, teams and teamwork, communication and more.  He was named by Inc.com as one of the top 100 Leadership Speakers and Leadership/Management Experts in the World and has been included in many other exclusive lists. He is the author, co-author or a contributing author to nearly 20 books, including Remarkable Leadership, bestseller From Bud to Boss – Secrets of the Successful Transition to Remarkable Leadership, with Guy Harris, and The Long-Distance Leader: Rules for Remarkable Remote Leadership, co-authored with Wayne Turmel. His blog is consistently ranked among the world’s best and most read on leadership.

From Bud To Boss: a full recap of our webinar with Kevin Eikenberry

As we celebrate International Women’s Day today, it’s a reminder to press forward and progress gender parity in the workplace. It’s also a reminder to make sure we continue challenging the issues of discrimination, bias, and sexual harassment.

Over the last twelve months, we’ve seen a lot of media focus and discussion around the pervasiveness of sexual harassment in the workplace.

During this time, many women have come forward to talk about their experiences. And we’ve seen a rise in global activism for women's equality, powered by worldwide movements such as #MeToo and #TimesUp.

Today we want to present you with some clear facts about sexual harassment in the workplace, as well as important steps you can take to address this issue within your own sphere of influence.

How prevalent is sexual harassment in Australian workplaces?

Earlier this week, findings from the first ever survey of attitudes to work by Australian women were released to the public, highlighting the facts about sexual harassment in the workplace.

The Australian Women's Working Futures 2017 study, undertaken by researchers at the University of Sydney, has revealed “shocking” levels of sexual harassment within the workplace for Australian women, with one in ten women experiencing sexual harassment in their current jobs.

This figure is even higher for particular groups of women, with 16 per cent of women from ethnically or linguistically diverse backgrounds and 18 per cent of women with a disability reporting sexual harassment. And it's important to remember that these numbers only reflect those women who have reported experiencing sexual harassment – the statistics could actually be much higher, with many instances unreported.

The study also reported that “less than a third of Australian working women feel they are being treated equally” in the workplace. While just 31 per cent of women surveyed believed men and women were treated equally at work, 50 per cent of men felt there was equality in the workplace.

Unfortunately, in 2018, some people are still unsure of what behaviours and actions constitute sexual harassment in the workplace.

They may think of sexual harassment purely in terms of unwanted sexual advances or inappropriate touching, however it can also encompass other more subtle forms of behaviour.

To clear this up: the Australian Human Rights Commission defines sexual harassment as “any unwanted or unwelcome sexual behaviour, which makes a person feel offended, humiliated or intimidated.” There are many ways that an individual can be made to feel uncomfortable or intimidated, without physical contact occurring. And they are all potentially damaging.

Unfortunately, in many workplaces, particularly male-dominated work environments, unacceptable actions or comments are often passed off as “jokes” or locker room talk, or just dismissed with a shrug and a “boys will be boys” attitude.

Regardless of whether someone is staring inappropriately, making sexually suggestive comments, telling inappropriate “jokes” or subjecting you to unwelcome physical contact – all of these examples are considered sexual harassment and are behaviours that are completely unacceptable in any work environment.

What can employers do to address sexual harassment?

The key to preventing sexual harassment from occurring within your organisation to have a clear policy on sexual harassment.

This policy must define what sexual harassment is, outlining unacceptable and inappropriate behaviours, as well as the consequences employees will face from those actions. You must make sure that your policy is compliant with all local, state and federal laws.

Developing and promoting this policy will make it clear to every employee that sexual harassment is 100% unacceptable in your organisation – at any time , whether during working hours or at any form of work-related training activities or functions. Get serious about cultivating a zero tolerance work culture, where sexual harassment is neither welcome nor tolerated.

In Australia, employers must create a safe and positive environment for their staff. This means that if you’re an employer or manager, you have a responsibility to look out for inappropriate conduct and to stop it right away. Make sure that you and other managers encourage the prompt reporting of incidents and always act immediately on any complaints that involve sexual harassment.

It’s also important to make sure employees are aware of their rights and are empowered with a clear idea of what constitutes sexual harassment, so they can feel confident in addressing and reporting it. 

What should I do if I see someone being harassed at work?

Even if you’re not in a management position, you have a responsibility to speak up when you see or hear something unacceptable in the workplace.

By speaking out against sexual harassment, and calling out inappropriate behaviour, you can challenge and change the dynamics in your own sphere of influence. You’ll also be encouraging other employees to do the same.

In group environments such as the workplace, sexual harassment can have an unfortunate cumulative effect on other staff who witness the behaviour, serving to reinforce and normalise negative male/female stereotypes – especially if the behaviour is not stopped.

Calling out sexual harassment in the workplace is everyone’s responsibility, so if you see someone being harassed, please have the courage to report it. Committing to progressive action will help women advance and progress towards gender parity in the workforce.

IWD 2018: the facts about sexual harassment in the workplace

On International Women’s Day, it’s important that we take the time to acknowledge and empower women working in traditionally male-dominated industries.

In both the tech and startup industries, there has long been an imbalance of gender, with the number of male employees outweighing women. In 2018, we hope to see more startups and tech companies doing their best to address this gender imbalance.

While we’re seeing global action in addressing diversity, gender parity, and sexual harassment in the workplace, driven in part by the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements, more work is needed to dismantle the unconscious bias that often exists towards women in male-dominated industries.

We talked to three women about their experiences working within the startup industry, to hear what advice they have for other women entering this space.

Lydia O’Sullivan, Digital Marketing Manager – Go1 

Throughout her marketing career, Lydia has seen first-hand some of the challenges facing women in the workplace, particularly the under-representation of women in leadership and executive roles.

When she moved over to the startup industry, she was quite conscious of the fact that she was entering a traditionally male-dominated environment. However, working with Go1, she’s seen how startups and tech companies can take positive action to address this gender imbalance.

“It’s great to see more women entering the company all the time, and being hired and promoted by Go1. Each month, I look around and see more female employees working in the office than the month before. I can see Go1 consciously working to address gender inequality, doing their best to move towards a more equal and diverse workforce.”

Within her own sphere of influence, Lydia aims to continue to Press for Progress and actively celebrate and support the achievements of women around her.

“It’s important to me that women feel comfortable and welcome in the startup industry. I actively maintain a strong network and regularly support and attend events organised and led by women. 

I also think it’s important to encourage my male friends and colleagues to support these events, so they can become better champions and allies for gender parity.”

Georgia Green, Head of Marketing, APAC & Americas – Head of Marketing, APAC & Americas – Totara 

Georgia knows the importance of having a strong support network of women within the industry.

“My sphere of influence is really these groups of women who work together to press for progress. We act as mentors, sounding boards, and cheerleaders. 

 “We push for gender parity, develop empowerment, challenge stereotypes, and work out how we can influence change or challenge prehistoric beliefs in our workplaces. If all of us can accomplish this, in whatever size, shape or form, then we’re expanding our reach to make change, and that’s a great thing.” 

When asked for her top tip for women who are entering the startup/technology industry, Georgia says:

“I think it’s critical to do your due diligence on an organisation before you jump in head-first. Look at the leadership and board structure; are there women? What’s the ratio? What kind of culture does the organisation have – does it look too blokey?

Use LinkedIn to see how many women work there, do a Google search to find any relevant news, read Glassdoor reviews, talk to former employees and find out what the culture is like, what leadership is like (because tone starts at the top), and make an informed decision. Do your research, determine what’s important to you within an organisation, and find your match.”

Pru Turnell, Associate Director – Kicker Communications

When working in male-dominated environments, Pru believes it creates a strong sense of solidarity between women workers.

“Working in a male-dominated industry is definitely not without its challenges, but working alongside brilliant women in the industry is extremely motivating and powerful. We all tend to stick together and empower each other because we have to stick together.”

Pru’s top tip for women getting into the startup or tech industry?

“The best piece of advice I can give to women just entering the tech industry is to be yourself, own your accomplishments, speak up, and have confidence in who you are. Find a mentor you gel with who is further along in their career than you and you will both learn from each other.”

Pru encourages women to not be deterred by traditionally male-dominated industries.

“If you are hesitating joining the industry because it is underrepresented by women, don’t. There are so many options open to you when you go into a tech career and the more females in startup and tech companies now, the more females we will see in CEO and leadership roles.” 

We thank each of these women for taking the time to talk to us about International Women’s Day and their experiences of working within the startup industry. By creating strong, supportive networks and celebrating women’s achievements, progress can continue to be made in this area.

IWD 2018: Supporting women in the startup industry

Go1, the world’s largest onboarding, compliance and professional development platform, has announced a partnership with the global leader in corporate learning, Skillsoft.

Under the agreement, more than 300 Skillsoft courses focused on building business and leadership skills will be added to Go1’s marketplace. Skillsoft’s Business & Leadership Skills content is multi-dimensional and micro-sized, which allows for flexible training and development solutions that can be targeted toward the needs of diverse populations. The content is ideal for busy managers both in their role today and as they plan for the next stage of their career – a critical issue facing organizations with growing workforce populations.

Additionally, the new offering will have a strong focus on soft skills. According to a Deloitte Access Economics report, soft skill-intensive occupations will account for two-thirds of all jobs by 2030 compared with half of all jobs in 2000.

New and existing Go1 customers will have access to the Skillsoft content in March 2018 via the Go1 Premium content offering, expanding the section’s content range to more than 1000 Premium courses. The content will be primarily aimed at the Australian and Asia Pacific markets, with plans to roll out in additional countries later in the year. 

Deloitte Access Economics said a workforce with a broad mix of skills is “crucial for business success and national prosperity. Businesses with more skilled staff have higher rates of innovation and productivity”.

Andrew Barnes, CEO and co-founder, Go1, said the partnership with Skillsoft would be of significant value to Go1 customers.

“Skillsoft is one of the world's largest corporate training providers, and we are excited to be able to offer our customers access to its award-winning content through our platform,” Mr Barnes said.

“It’s our ongoing mission to assist individuals and organisations to enhance their skills, whether for compliance or personal development goals. Working with Skillsoft means we can provide our users with an even greater range of content."

“Partnering with Go1, which has a strong presence in APAC, allows Skillsoft to meet the region’s growing interest and demand in providing business and leadership skills training,” said Melissa Ries, vice president & general manager for Asia Pacific at Skillsoft.

“We look forward to helping organizations build the skillsets their employees need to be successful in both their career and personal goals.”

Skillsoft is the global leader in corporate learning, providing the most engaging learner experience and high-quality content. We are trusted by the world's leading organizations, including 65 percent of the Fortune 500. Skillsoft's mission is to build beautiful technology and engaging content that drives business impact for today's modern enterprise. Skillsoft's 500,000+ multi-modal courses, videos, authoritative content chapters and micro-learning modules are accessed more than 130 million times every month, in 160 countries and 29 languages.


Want to access Skillsoft content on Go1? 

Go1 expands content offering through Skillsoft partnership

Do your employees truly know how to keep your company data safe?

In today’s world, every organization stores at least some of their important information digitally. Technology offers businesses so many more opportunities and now there’s no need to keep files and files of hard documents lying around the office.

Everything can be accessed and stored “in the cloud” these days.

However, as the use of technology in business rises, so does the risks of something going wrong. In particular, phishing scams, identity theft and third party fraud are common ways that unauthorized persons can get their hands on your important data.

Anything from customer details, employee records and financial transactions are targeted and at risk of being stolen, destroyed or used against you.

Of course, you don’t have to just sit back and wait for it to happen.

There’s lots of ways you can prevent this disaster from happening to your company. All you’ve got to do is be proactive and make sure you have proper measures in place to protect your company data.

The truth is, most data breaches can be avoided. This worst part is that a lot of employees knowingly or accidentally contribute to this risk. Yet, this doesn’t mean you should blame your employees – you’ve got to provide them with training so they understand their responsibilities.

So, this is where the starting point has to be.

It all starts with education and learning ways to prevent problems from happening in the first place. 

With a data privacy and information security course like we offer here at Go1, you can make sure your employees are knowledgeable and know how to stop data breaches.

With a skilled workforce, you’ll be able to protect all of your data from outside attacks and prevent the trouble and loss of productivity that is associated with data loss. Your customers will trust your business, you will avoid financial loss and your reputation won’t be tarnished.

With the help of our course, you can make your company security system a fortress!

This course is going to provide your employees with the resources and knowledge they need to understand and practice data protection and information security.

The content is kept interesting and will be useful for every kind of employee – from management to office employees. It will discuss the importance of data privacy and information security, as well as asset protection.

All of the information is relayed to your employees in an easy to understand way that makes it better to absorb and remember. It’s designed to be engaging so that everyone can learn.

This course will allow all employees to fully understand their roles and responsibilities when it comes to protecting data at work and keeping sensitive information safe and protected from third parties and threats.

Our course is great for compliance training needs and for creating an information systems security program for your company. There’s no better way to teach employees and make sure your business information and sensitive data doesn’t get into the wrong hands.

It’s easy to get started and this course can be incorporated into your LMS for simple learning. You can have your employees learning as soon as tomorrow!

Why is a Data Privacy and Information Security Course Important?

Data protection is more important now than ever before. Technology is always changing, which means that threats to your company data come in many different forms.

There’s always new malware, phishing attacks and ways that hackers are discovering to get into your information system. These malicious tactics are constantly evolving, which means you have to make sure your business keeps up.

With the installation of modern security controls along with teaching your employees all about data protection, you can make sure these threats aren’t a problem for your business any longer.

With the help of our data privacy and information security course, you can provide comprehensive training for your employees and provide them with the knowledge they need to make sure all data and sensitive information are protected.

At the end of the day, your customers trust you and this means that it’s your business’s responsibility to use every technique there is to protect their data and information. With the help of our course, your employees can learn how to do this effectively.

As we mentioned, a lot of data breaches happen as a result of employee mistakes. It’s not about pointing the blame – it’s about recognizing where there’s work to be done.

By provided training and teaching your employees their duties and responsibilities, these risks of data breaches can be minimized, if not completed eradicated from the workplace.

This way you can not only protect your customer data and employees but also your company’s reputation. You want to be known as the company that can be trusted and is serious about security and data protection – not the other way around.

Every penny spent on data protection and information security is worth it. In particular, our training course is money well spent and will make sure that you minimize your financial loss later down the line and comply with regulations.

So, it’s time to take back control of data protection. With a data protection and information security course, you can get everyone back up to speed and fully equipped on how to stay safe in this evolving technological age.

Don’t let the hackers winner – beat them at their own game and protect your company and customers once and for all!


Data privacy and information security training

Do you understand the real value of good customer training?

There’s no doubt that we’re all good at putting on a smile and convincing customers our business is the right one for the job in the beginning. It’s all about communicating your value, right?

Whether you’re selling a product or service, it’s sometimes too easy to focus on getting customers on board with your business. Unfortunately, this is often where the effort stops.

A lot of organizations think now the job is done – they’ve sold the product and that’s it. Since they’ve gotten this customer’s attention, they can now move onto the next one. They think that all of the “hard” work is over.

But, for the best companies, this is only the beginning of your commitment – you’ve got to keep that customer engaged to really retain their business and make your business a success.

So, this is where the problem lies with lots of companies. They’re treating customer service like a sprint when it’s actually a marathon. You’ve got to be in it for the long haul and work your way around the entire race to make sure you get to the finish line.

What we mean is that customer service is more than just getting someone in the door. It’s about making their whole experience positive and beneficial.

This is where real customer training comes in.

Making sure you have a proper customer training program in place means that you not only profit from that one customer, but you also make beneficial steps towards more business in the future.

When you attract a customer and convince them to invest in your product or service this is simply your starting point. This is a truly critical stage and it’s important to welcome them and make sure the product appeals to them personally.

People want to know how it’s going to make their life better. Taking the time to explain about the product and its benefits will attract customers and hook them in.

But, the next stage is just as crucial as the first. You’ve got to keep your customers engaged with your product for more than just five minutes. Instead of leaving them to their own devices, continuous customer training will solve your problem.

Customer training is going to make sure your product or service isn’t forgotten about. It gives you “sticking” power.

So, what you need to do is provide customer training that explains everything about the product. It goes deep. In addition, keep customers updated on the new features and latest additions so they can use the product properly and continue to benefit from it long after the sale is made.

It’s also about showing off your product and service and how it can continue to be of use to your customer. You’ve got to show that your “widget” is still relevant so it’s not thrown in a drawer and forgotten about.

Not to mention, the last thing you want is customers dropping out on you. You don’t want your churn rate to increase – you want it to decrease.

Usually, customers leave because they don’t feel they are being treated well and they’re left in the dark without support. No customer should feel this way and if you allow this to happen, it’s going to badly affect the success of your business later down the line.

You may have their money to begin with, but you’ll not have that important return on investment you’re really looking for.

How do you stop customers from leaving? The answer is simple – customer training. Again, it’s going to make sure everyone feels that they’ve made the right decision in your product and they remain interested in using it.

Good customer training will keep the wheels turning on your ROI cycle. 

What’s more, having engaged customers means less work for your customer service team later down the line. By answering all of their potential questions from the start, you can cut down the amount of support customers need.

By the way – doing this will also improve your chances of selling even more of your additional products and services along the way. This in turn will grow your business and lead to more success, which is exactly what every organization strives for.

Think about it: if your customers are happy and love the training they’re getting, why wouldn’t they look at other products and services you’re offering? It just makes good sense for them…and it means a valuable opportunity for you.

Customers are loyal when they’re well treated by businesses. Keeping your customers happy is way easier than finding new leads because they’re already invested in you and your company.

Once you’ve built this great relationship with your customers, they’ll trust you for other products too. Now that’s a never-ending ROI cycle!

Of course, customers won’t just be telling you how much they love your products and services – but they’ll also tell other people too. This is where the real benefit of good customer training pays off. Word of mouth marketing is one of the most powerful kinds there is.

What you really end up with is a valuable brand advocate.

There’s no limit to where successful customer training can take you and your company. But, one thing’s for sure, in this case you’ve definitely achieved a massive return on your investment.

Now that we’ve given you some reasons why good customer training pays off, don’t you want to try it for yourself? While we call it the ROI cycle, it’s more of an ROI lifestyle. This is a philosophy every business can benefit from.


If you plan on working in Australia’s construction industry, you’ll need to complete compulsory ‘white card’ training.

This white card certification shows prospective employers that you have passed mandatory general construction safety training – which is incredibly important for your own safety, as well as the safety of other workers around you.

As a nation-wide accreditation, your white card makes it easy for you to work across borders, being recognised in all Australian states and territories. So whether you’re working in Queensland, NSW or WA, you’ll be asked to show white card certification before stepping onto any job site.

Keen to find out the best way to get your white card? Here’s all the information you need to know.

As you’re no doubt aware, when it comes to working in the construction industry, safety is paramount. It’s vital that all employees are aware of safe work practices and principles, to avoid any dangers to themselves and others.

Australian construction workers must have specific knowledge of personal protection equipment (PPE), safety and hazard signs, risk management, and workplace injury management. White card training provides all workers with up-to-date information on these important subjects, which helps construction workers to know exactly how to act appropriately in any workplace situation.

Through white card training, you’ll also cover important legal topics such as workers compensation, OH&S legislative requirements, and incident reporting procedures. You might think you’ll never need to use this kind of information, but it’s always best to be prepared!

White card accreditation is mandatory for all workers in the construction industry, including trainees/apprentices, tradespersons, labourers, and self-employed contractors working under their own ABN.

You’ve established you need to get a white card – so how do you go about it?

To get your white card certification, you’ll need to complete the accredited white card training course, which can be done either in a face-to-face classroom environment or online.

With face-to-face training, you’ll attend a one-day session, after which you’ll be presented with your certification.

If you’d rather complete your course online, you can simply log in and go through the training materials at your own pace, in the comfort of your own home. Online white card courses take about three to six hours to complete, and upon completion you’ll receive your white card accreditation.

The benefits of getting your white card online 

Online learning is fast becoming the preferred method of training for many organisations. Workers across all industries, including construction, can benefit from the convenience of online (or eLearning) courses.

When you choose to take your white card training online, you’ll know that the course is up-to-date and complies with all federal mandatory requirements. And you’ll be able to access the online materials 24/7, meaning you can complete the course at your leisure, at a time and place that suits you.

More workplace safety and compliance training 

For employers, having staff complete courses online is an efficient and effective training solution. It’s not just white card training that can be accessed online – check out the many workplace safety courses on the Go1 platform.

Through our online WH&S and compliance courses, you can dramatically reduce the risk of workplace incidents across your organisation. By committing to employee health and safety you’ll also be lowering the chance of financial implications for your business.

Go1, the world’s largest onboarding, compliance and professional training platform has partnered with Johnathan Thurston’s newly launched academy, The JT Academy, that will establish itself as a leading national provider of outstanding employment initiatives and training programs aimed at health, wellbeing and education across Australia.

Go1 will power The JT Academy with its world-class technology platform to supply online learning content to support children, youth, adults and organisations across all industries to address the changing needs of individuals and organisations.

The Academy’s key strength will be developing and delivering high-quality programs to individuals, equipping them with the right skills, knowledge and attributes to make a significant and positive future impact.

Using Go1, the Academy will offer courses that support each student to strive for their personal, learning and career goals. Key focus areas include:

The effects of growing up disadvantaged go beyond the home environment. For the 1.1 million Australian children and young people living in poverty today, this can have a negative effect on their school lives and in-turn mean they are less likely to achieve educational outcomes (and in turn employment outcomes) required to build a better future for themselves.