What is a White Card?
A White Card is a safety qualification that must be completed by a person before they are able to legally enter a construction site in Australia. In order to receive a White Card, you must complete a general construction induction course, otherwise known as a White Card course. Previously this may have been known as a Blue Card, Red Card or Green Card course, depending on your state or territory.
In the past, all Australian residents were able to complete the White Card course online. However, recent legislation changes have been made to ensure the White Card course is delivered correctly by training providers.
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A White Card course can still be done online by residents of Western Australia (WA) or Tasmania (TAS). The White Card must be done face-to-face by residents of Queensland (QLD).White Card training can be completed in Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Ipswich, Logan and Cairns.
New South Wales (NSW) residents must also completed the White Card face-to-face. White Card training can be completed in Sydney CBD, Granville, Dee Why, Miranda, Liverpool and Campbelltown. Residents of Victoria (VIC) can complete their White Card course face-to-face in Melbourne CBD, Northcote, Hampton Park and Ormond. Residents of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and the Northern Territory (NT) must also complete the course face-to-face.
A White Card course generally takes between four to six hours to complete, depending on your previous level of construction safety experience. It consists of approximately 100 short answer and multiple choice questions related to general construction safety. You must then answer a series of short answer verbal questions and demonstrate fitting four specific items of personal protective equipment (PPE) to yourself. Some of the topics covered in the course include hazards, risks, emergencies and reporting procedures.
The White Card is a nationally recognised qualification in Australia. The unit code is CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry. It might be handy to double-check with your training provider to ensure you are completing this unit of competency. Previously, this unit was called CPCCWHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry.
You can expect to receive your Statement of Attainment and White Card after completing your course. Most training providers will post your White Card on the same day as completion. Face-to-face White Card training providers will usually give you your White Card on the day, once you have completed your course.
Your White Card will never expire and does not need to be renewed. If you lost your White Card you should contact your training provider. They will be able replace your lost White Card, usually for a fee.
If you plan to work in the following roles, you must complete construction induction safety training and receive a White Card:
- Labourer
- Tradesperson
- Site Manager
- Supervisor
- A worker who routinely enters a construction site
- Surveyor.
We hope this answered your question regarding What is a White Card? If you are still unsure, you can contact the team at Tradie Training and we will be happy to answer any questions you may have. Alternatively, you can visit the Tradie Training White Card web page for more information. For more information, visit what is a White Card?
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