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White Card QLD
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Queensland high school students: $89
Student discount applied during enrolment with valid student details.
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Take the first step toward a successful career in construction with Blue Dog Training's White Card course.
Learn important safety skills needed to work on construction sites across Australia, unlocking new job opportunities and kickstarting your career in the industry.
Card Issued
QLD White Cards are nationally recognised and accepted across Australia.
Blue Dog Training will issue a Queensland White Cards after you have completed your training with Blue Dog Training.
Course Delivery
Blue Dog Training currently offers Face-to-face, Online and Virtual Classroom (Zoom) delivery. Availability will vary depending on your state of residence.
Requirements
To complete your White Card you must:
- QLD residents must present the specified Queensland Evidence of Identity.
- have a basic understanding of the English language
- Create a USI before attending a White Card course
- meet the age requirements of your state of residence
- Have a personal device (mobile phone, tablet, iPad, laptop or computer)
- For Online training it is suggested to use a Laptop or computer
- For Virtual classroom it is suggested to have at least two screens
The delivery of the White Card course varies from State to State due to differing legislation requirements. Blue Dog Training currently offers Face-to-face, Online and Virtual Classroom delivery sessions. For specific delivery details please use the above buttons to navigate to your delivery location.
When Do I Need a White Card?
This course is mandatory for anyone who works, or needs to work on construction sites across Australia. The course will cover the workplace health and safety training required prior to entering a construction site.
Outcomes
National Recognised Unit of Competency: CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry (White Card)
Overseas Students
If you are an overseas student with a valid Student Visa and residing in QLD, TAS or WA, you can complete the White Card course with Blue Dog Training.
Course Content
The topics covered include:
- Health and safety legislative requirements for construction work
- Construction hazards and risk control measures
- Health and safety communication and reporting processes
- Incident and emergency response
- Selection and fitting of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
While working through the above topics you will be required to complete assessments to demonstrate an understanding of the material. The types of assessments are outlined below.
- Theory Questions
- Verbal Questions
- Practical Assessment (Proper fitting of Personal Protective Equipment)
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White Card FAQs
Can I complete the White Card course online?
QLD residents
- Learners can choose to complete their White Card training via ZOOM in Blue Dog Training’s live and virtual classroom with a qualified trainer and assessor.
WA & TAS residents
- Learners can complete their White Card training online and at their own pace. Simply save, exit and pick up from where you last left the White Card training.
Is the White Card recognised in all Australian states?
All White Cards are nationally recognised in each state of Australia.
How long does it take to do the course?
Minimum nominal duration: 4.5 hours.
Actual completion time may vary depending on your selected delivery method, class size and assessment requirements.
I’ve lost my White Card. How do I get a new one?
We can issue you a replacement White Card if you did your training with us originally or if you completed it through another RTO in Queensland, and you have a Statement of Attainment as evidence. For more details or to apply for a replacement card, please Click Here.
I’ve lost my QLD Construction Blue Card, can I get a replacement?
If you have lost your previously issued Blue Card, it cannot be replaced. You will need to complete a White Card Course (CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry) and be issued with a new White Card. You can book a QLD White Card Course here.
What form of Identification do I need to bring?
In order to complete your White Card with us face to face, you must present the following:
QLD White Card: QLD residents must present the specified Queensland Evidence of Identity
WA & TAS White Card: 1 Form of Identifcation
Can I use my QLD Digital Licence as one of my forms of identification?
Yes. For enrolment purposes, you can upload images or PDFs shared from the licence. However, when showing your QLD Digital Licence to your trainer on the day of your class, it must be displayed directly from the app with a current refresh date.
I have a Student Visa. Can I complete a White Card course?
Yes. A person holding an eligible Student Visa can complete the CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry ‘White Card’ course. The conditions for student enrolment are the same as identified on the website, including that students must be physically located in Queensland, Tasmania, or Western Australia at the time of their training and assessment.
When will I receive my White Card?
The issuing of your White Card will vary depending on your state of residence. The statement of attainment will be emailed to you the following working day after the completion of the course.


