White Card Course - Overview

If you’re looking to work in the construction industry in Australia, chances are you’ve already heard something about a White Card course.

Getting a White Card is the first thing you need to do before you start any construction job, and it’s as easy as doing some brief studying and finishing a short course.

Now before you go jumping straight into any White Card online courses, take a minute to read through some answers about what this certification means, how these courses work and why it’s compulsory to have a White Card in Australia before you can start working in construction.

What is a White Card in Australia? 

A White Card is a legally required certification for workers in every sector of the construction industry in Australia.

Essentially, your White Card is just proof that you’ve finished a construction induction course and learned about Work Health and Safety responsibilities, workplace hazards, risk assessment and responding to incidents in the correct way.

How do you get a White Card in Australia? 

You’ll get your White Card after passing a CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry (White Card Course)

This construction induction course is just a straightforward test on the basics of workplace safety, which you’ll study before finishing the course. You can check out a brief overview of the CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry (White Card Course) study material at our blog post here https://tsmtrainingsolutions.com.au/white-card-course-cpccwhs1001-prepare-to-work-safely-in-the-construction-industry-student-handbook.html 

Can you get a White Card online? 

You can absolutely enrol in and complete a White Card online course from the comfort of your own home; however, this is only applicable to the state's of WA and TAS. All other states and territory in Australia require a face-to-face classroom environment.

Why do you need a White Card? 

The National Code of Practice for Induction for Construction Work requires you to hold a general construction induction card before you start working, so it’s compulsory to have a White Card for Australia-wide construction work.

This might sound a little bit formal, but getting your White Card is just the first step everybody takes towards working safely in a construction role. The information you learn in your construction induction course will keep you safe in the workplace for years to come, so it’s much more than just a formality.

How long does it take to get a White Card in Australia? 

White Card courses take around 5-6 hours to complete. You’ll officially hold a general construction induction card as soon as you successfully pass the course, so you can get started in your construction role as soon as you’re a White Card holder.

Does the White Card expire? 

Your White Card will not expire as long as you’re working, but you might need to complete another construction induction course and refresh your knowledge if you stop working in construction for longer than 2 years straight.

How much does a White Card cost in Australia? 

Prices for completing a CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry (White Card Course) start from $95 and can vary up to $165 depending on extra study materials or resources provided.

Is a White Card nationally recognised? 

Your White Card will be nationally recognised across every state. There were once separate coloured cards for each state in the past, but you don’t need to worry about having a ‘White Card Victoria’ or ‘White Card Queensland’ anymore.

Once you have your general construction induction card, you can work in construction roles throughout Australia.

Contact us with any further questions: 

If you have any more questions about booking your White Card course or you feel ready to enrol into the CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry (White Card Course) and start studying, contact us at https://tsmtrainingsolutions.com.au and we’ll help you get started in no time!