Planning to work in the construction industry? Before you start work on a construction site, you may be required to complete general construction induction training, commonly known as a White Card course.
This nationally recognised training will help you develop the knowledge and skills needed to work safely in the construction industry. You will learn about workplace health and safety (WHS) responsibilities, common construction hazards, risk management, safe work practices and how to respond to incidents.
Upon successful completion of the training and assessment requirements, participants will receive the relevant training outcomes, allowing them to commence construction work in accordance with applicable requirements.
(CPCWHS1001) - Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry
Course Duration: 6.5 hours (excluding breaks)
Course Fee: $125
The course fee includes:
During the course, you will learn how to:
Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is provided for use during training, including:
All PPE used for training meets relevant Australian Standards and safety requirements.
Assessment includes a combination of individual and group-based activities, including:
Participants must successfully complete all required training and assessment activities.
Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive:
The Statement of Training may allow participants to commence construction work while waiting for their White Card to be issued.
This course involves online learning activities. Participants should be able to:
If you require assistance with downloading, uploading or using online learning systems, please contact us before the course commences so appropriate support can be discussed.
Identity Requirements
Australian or Overseas Persons in Australia Greater than 6 weeks in Australia
Must have 100 points of ID confirming their Date of Birth, Address, Photo and address using combination of IDs as per the table below.
Under 18 and still in High School (Australian Schools)on-Australians from Overseas arrived less than 6 weeks in Australia
You can use a combination of your Passport AND Overseas License OR Passport AND Bank Card (overseas or Australian) as proof of ID, you are exempt from the 100-point system, refer to ID Document form.
The minimum age requirement to do the White Card course is 14 years old. You can use one of either your valid Australian Passport, Australian Birth Certificate or School ID card.
Please bring original 100 points of ID. NO PHOTOCOPIES, NO PICTURES OF ID WILL BE ACCEPTED. If you have less than 100 points, contact our office before the course date. You will not be allowed to commence the course and no refund will be issued.
SafeWork NSW ID Document form.
| Type of Identification | ID Document | Points Value |
| Primary: Only 1 document can be used |
Australian Birth Certificate/card issued by the registrar of births, deaths, and marriages | 70 |
| Passport - Australian or International (Current or expired within last 2 years, but not cancelled) | 70 | |
| Australian citizenship certificate | 70 | |
| Secondary: Multiple documents can be used |
Current Australian driver's license, Photo ID, Australian firearms license or boat operator permit | 40 |
| Credit/Savings cards/bank statements FROM AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTIONS (Maximum of 2, must be from different banks, bank card and statements from the same bank count as 1 form of ID) | 25 | |
| Government issued card such as Department of Veterans Affairs card, Current Centrelink card, Medicare | 25 | |
| Utility bills issued in the last (3) months - for example water, electricity, gas, telephone. Viewing an applicant’s account and personal profile details within their online account (i.e. not a statement) is not acceptable. (AUSTRALIAN) | 25 | |
| Current Vehicle registration or insurance papers | 25 |
The trainer and assessor reserve the right to refuse entry to the course where a participant does not meet the required enrolment, identification or participation requirements.
If you have any questions or concerns about your eligibility, identification documents or ability to complete the course, please contact us before the course date.
Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours before the scheduled course start time.
To find out more about the White Card course or discuss your enrolment, please contact Parramatta Community College:
Phone: (02) 9687 2072
Email:
The Unique Student Identifier or USI is a reference number that creates a secure online record of your recognised training and qualifications gained in Australia, even from different training organisations. You can read more about a USI here.
