Prepare to work safely in the construction industry - White Card

CPCWHS1001

DatesMonday 16th Feb 2026
Session Times8:30am - 4:30pm
Cost$170
Enrollment Cut-off DateMonday 9th Feb 2026

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White Card – General Construction Induction

CPCWHS1001 Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry

This course provides the mandatory training required to work safely in the construction industry in NSW.

(Formerly known as WHS White Card Construction Induction)


Language, Literacy and Numeracy (ACSF)

To successfully complete this course, participants should have skills aligned to the following Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) levels:

  • Reading: Level 2

  • Writing: Level 2

  • Oral Communication: Level 2

  • Learning: Level 2

Support options can be discussed at enrolment if required.


Who Needs a White Card?

A White Card (General Construction Induction Training Card) is required for anyone who intends to carry out construction work or enter operational construction zones.

This includes:

  • Site managers, supervisors, surveyors, labourers and tradespeople

  • Workers who access construction sites, whether supervised or unsupervised

  • Workers whose role requires them to routinely enter operational construction zones


Certification & Card Issue

Upon successful completion of this course:

  • You will receive a SafeWork NSW Statement of Training on the day

  • The Statement of Training is valid for 60 days and can be used as proof of completion while waiting for your card

  • SafeWork NSW will post your White Card directly to you

  • Most cards are issued within 30 days


Units of Competency

  • CPCWHS1001 – Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry

Participants who successfully complete the assessment will be issued a Statement of Attainment for this unit.


Identification Requirements

Participants must provide 100 points of identification, including photo ID, on the day of training.


Card Validity

Your White Card may become void if you have not carried out construction work for two (2) consecutive years or more.


Additional Information

For further details about White Cards in NSW, visit the SafeWork NSW website:
https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/licences-and-registrations/white-cards

Trainer

Paul Byrne
Paul Byrne
Trainer

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Paul holds a TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

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CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction Industry

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Armidale

Address 10 Mann St
Armidale NSW 2350
Telephone: (02) 6771 3374
Email: Contact Us

We are located at The Traffic Education Centre and share the premises with the Rural Fire Service.

OFFICE OPENING HOURS

Mon - Thu: 9am - 4.30pm

Fri - Sun: Closed

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