The Master Builders Association of Victoria introduces Green Card Induction Training,

a forward-thinking initiative designed to  encourage protection of our stormwater system, waterways and the environment at large. It encourages better adherence to environmental obligations, tender requirements and ISO 14001 compliance.

Join us in celebrating the launch of the Master Builders Green Card on 25 February at the Building Leadership Simulation Centre (BLSC) in South Melbourne with a complimentary breakfast, and find out why your employees should be attending the training.

This three-hour hands-on course provides essential training for construction workers on their basic on-site environmental responsibilities, as well as the proper use of environmental management tools. The course is designed to complement the Construction Induction Training (White Card/OHS).

The training has been divided into three modules:

  • Basic Environmental Awareness,
  • Environmental Preparedness,
  • Maintenance of Erosion and Sedimentation.

Over the three-hour induction, participants will learn how to:

  • Enhance their environmental awareness
  • Understand the legal and policy obligation in response to an environmental spill
  • Utilise environmental preparedness
  • Appropriately use spill kits and absorbent products in a practical interactive session
  • Utilise erosion, sedimentation and dust control measures

Master Builders ran pilot trials of the Green Card program throughout the first half of 2014 to refine the program. To date, there have been 75 participants through the induction, and feedback from students and companies has been very positive.

“The MBAV Green Card training really hit the mark with our site teams.

As an introductory environmental awareness training package, the MBAV Green Card was ideal in balancing legislative requirements with practical application for our construction site teams on how to prevent environmental damage. The training also clearly demonstrated the negative impact that non-compliant environmental practices can have on our environment. Overall, a great session that was well paced and directed at the appropriate level for our site teams”

Ian McKellar

Corporate HSEQ Manager

Cockram Construction Ltd

‘The course was put together by passionate people with genuine concerns for the sustainability of the environment. All of our company’s Melbourne office and field staff attended the course and all came away both enlightened and impressed by its content. It was a great introduction to the prevention of environmental degradation, with the emphasis placed on control measures for construction sites.’’

Geoffrey I Hamilton  (dip. OH&S)

Victorian HSSE Co-ordinator

Lanskey Constructions Pty Ltd

Master Builders invites you to help launch the Master Builders Green Card and to continue to promote environmental responsibility within the construction industry throughout Victoria. We look forward to working together to promote this initiative.

Register now.