Construction White Card

The General Construction Induction card (also known as White Card) provides new and existing workers with the basic understanding and knowledge needed to start or continue work within the building and construction industry.
This card was formerly known as a blue card.
Part 6.5, Division 1, Section 317 of the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011, states:
A person conducting a business or undertaking must not direct or allow a worker to carry out construction work unless:
- the worker has successfully completed general construction induction training
and - if the worker completed the training more than 2 years previously—the worker has carried out construction work in the preceding 2 years.
The person conducting the business or undertaking must ensure that the worker
- holds a general construction induction training card
or - if the worker has applied for but not yet been issued with a general construction induction training card, the worker holds a general construction induction training certification, issued within the preceding 60 days.
To hold a general construction induction card you must show knowledge of:
- occupational health and safety legislative requirements
- the basic principles of risk management and injury and illness prevention in the construction industry.
To obtain a general construction induction card (white card) you will need to undertake training with a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) that conducts the general construction induction training. (unit of competency – CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry).
Once you have successfully completed the training the RTO will issue evidence that you have completed the training and the white card. You should keep evidence of completion of training as it may be required to replace your card in the future.
From February 2019, training for the white card must be undertaken face to face in Queensland. An exemption applies allowing candidates who reside further than 100 kilometres away from the nearest RTO delivering face to face white card training to complete the white card training via online delivery.
Credit: Information by Worksafe QLD – https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/licensing-and-registrations/work-health-and-safety-licences/what-licence-do-i-need/general-construction-induction
WHY CHOOSE GLADSTONE TRAINING SERVICES TO PROVIDE YOUR TRANING?
If you’re in Queensland and looking to obtain your construction white card in Gladstone, here at GTS we can help make this a reality. To earn a standard construction induction card white card, you must complete general construction induction with a Registered Training Organization (RTO) authorized trainer. This unit of competency states: “Prepare to operate in the construction business in a safe manner”.
When you have successfully finished the program, the RTO will award you with proof of completion as well as the all-important white card. You should preserve proof of training completion in case you need to replace your card in the future. That’s why GTS remove any worry by providing you with such proof upon completion. A construction white card would undoubtedly assist you in then applying for a well-paying job that you are wishing to pursue.
The construction industry is always evolving, so it’s critical to stay current and obtain the necessary credentials. Our prices are determined by the type of course that you want to fit your job requirements. To discover more about the cost of a particular course, please click through to the relevant pages on our website or contact us via email or phone.
If you’re searching for a construction white card online then you’ve arrived at the right place — you can take the course on site here in Gladstone and we have plenty of people coming from Bundaberg and Rockhampton, so your welcome to book in from afar.
Our passion for outstanding training sets us apart from the competition since we employ the most up-to-date and effective teaching tools and procedures to provide you with a more empowering training experience. We take pleasure in being the most trusted construction industry specialists in Queensland as a leading provider of construction white card training.
WHAT IS CONSTRUCTION WHITE CARD?
A construction industry white card is a credential that verifies that you have finished the Construction Safety Induction course and authorizes you to work in the Australian construction industry.
What is a white card in construction? Yes, working in the construction industry necessitates the possession of a construction white card. When working on a construction site, you must always keep this card with you.
All workplaces in Australia are subject to strict safety regulations, and the construction industry is no exception. Anyone wishing to work in this field, regardless of where you’ve come from, must be able to demonstrate a basic awareness of the industry’s safety processes and requirements.
If you’ve been looking for work as a labourer, you’ve probably come across the term “white card” In Australia, everybody working on a building site must complete construction white card training and obtain a white card.
In Australia, construction workers are required to get a construction white card at their earliest convenience. This means that you must have one if you wish to work in the construction business. You cannot work on a construction site without a construction white card, even if you are only visiting Australia for a short time on a working vacation visa.
WHO NEEDS A CONSTRUCTION WHITE CARD?
The general safety criteria of an operating safety site in Australia are covered in a construction white card training session. Most employers prefer that you finish this training in person rather than online so that they can be sure you’ve met all the criteria. These are the following people who needs the construction white card:
- Workers in the construction industry
- Tradespeople
- Supervisors
- Surveyors
- Unaccompanied or unsupervised access to operating construction zones
- Workers who enter active construction zones on a regular basis
A construction white card training course will also train and teach you about Australia’s legislative essential requirements for building site health and safety. The construction white card unit of competency are the following:
- How to spot a potential safety concern
- How to report a construction workplace safety issue
- What steps should be done to lessen the chances of an accident or injury
- How to react appropriately in the event of a workplace health and safety issue
You will be shown presentations and videos when you attend a course. In addition, you will take part in construction white card course activities. There will be an assessment/test at the end of the day that you must pass to obtain your white card. To be able to follow the course content and pass the final exam, it’s recommended that you have at least a basic comprehension of the English language.
If you are interested look for white card construction jobs, you can message us directly or check online.
HOW TO GET A CONSTRUCTION WHITE CARD?
Planning to apply for construction white card? We provide construction white card induction classes on-site here in Gladstone. These courses are inexpensive, available to anybody wishing to enter the construction sector. We will swiftly supply you with a construction white card number and certificate once you have completed the course and submitted your payment. In no time, you’ll be ready to work on construction sites.
Construction white card training courses from Gladstone Training Services are available and valid in all Australian states. Likewise, the construction white card number you obtain at the end of the course is valid all over Australia. Your card will never expire, allowing you to continue working in the construction business indefinitely.
However, if you’re an overseas student studying in Australia, you must complete all training at a CRICOS-registered institution. Whether you are taking a one-day course like the construction industry white card or something like a full bachelor’s degree, the institution where you are studying must be CRICOS registered.
What are the construction white card requirements?
a completed Application for Construction Induction. Although, you must pay a fee.
a copy of the Statement of Attainment indicating that the course was successfully completed in Queensland. Your name, RTO number, date of issue, and training unit (CPCCWHS1001)* must all be included.
your documentation proving your identification
In the construction sector, the basic principles of risk management include injury and sickness prevention.
Is there a construction white card age limit? You must be at least 14 years old to possess a construction white card.
Do construction white cards expire? How long is a construction white card valid for? The answer is that it is still valid if you work in the construction sector. This implies you shouldn’t have to retake your white card course if you work consistently. Your card, however, will become invalid if you are out of the industry for two years or more. If your construction white card becomes invalid, you must retake the course to receive a valid white card. This applies to all Australian states and territories.
HOW DO I GET A CONSTRUCTION WHITE CARD PERSONALLY?
You will be given all the knowledge and resources you require to finish the course successfully. One of our trainers will lead you to complete your learning and assessment activities.
Each candidate will be asked to complete a series of verbal evaluations based on real-world workplace settings, as well as show appropriate fitting of four pieces of PPE.
You’ll then sign off and either be mailed your construction white card, or you can collect it personally.
HOW TO REPLACE CONSTRUCTION WHITE CARD?
What do I do if my construction white card is lost in QLD? Construction white card replacement is not available from SafeWork QLD. White cards are issued by the Registered Training Organization (RTO) that provided your white card training in the first place. The Australian Skills Quality Authority has compiled a list of current white card training providers.
Individual white card information, like card numbers, training providers, and training history, is not stored by WorkSafe QLD.
You must contact the RTO where you did your induction training if you require a new card or wish to update your information.
The Australian Skills Quality Authority oversees RTO registration. Please contact ASQA if you have any questions about an RTO.
If you can’t recall where you took your training or it’s no longer available, you’ll have to retake it. However, if you took construction lessons, you may have received your construction white card as part of your education. If you got your construction white card somewhere else, you’ll have to contact the RTO where you got your training to get a new one. White cards are accepted across Australia.
Or if the RTO that granted your card has closed, you’ll need to find another RTO in Queensland that provides general construction induction training. They’ll tell you how to apply for a replacement construction white card and any fee that comes with it.
Course Features
- Lectures 0
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- Duration 8 hours
- Skill level Beginner
- Language English
- Students 0
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