The White Card is the general construction induction required by anyone who works on a construction site in NSW. This one-day course, CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry, gives you the essential knowledge to identify and manage safety risks on site.

Red Hammer Training & Safety delivers the course face to face in practical, plain-English sessions run by experienced industry trainers. Training is paper based, so no computer skills are needed, and PPE is provided.

Training at your workplace: Have a crew that needs White Cards? We can deliver the course onsite at your workplace across the Coffs Coast and Mid North Coast, including Grafton, Nambucca Heads, Macksville, Kempsey, Port Macquarie and Armidale. Contact us on (02) 6613 0662 for a group quote.

The White Card is nationally recognised and accepted in other states and territories. It does not expire, but if you have not worked in construction for 2 years or more you will need to complete the course again.

Training is delivered by Red Hammer Training & Safety on behalf of National Courses (RTO 41072).

Cancellations or changes made up to 7 business days prior to course commencement incur a 50% fee

On successful completion you will receive:

• A Statement of Attainment for CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry, emailed on the day of completion
• A printed Statement of Training on the day, which is valid for 60 days and acts as your temporary White Card
• Your NSW White Card (General Construction Induction Card), posted to you by Service NSW, usually within 2 to 4 weeks

If your card has not arrived after four weeks, contact Service NSW on 13 10 50.

The White Card is nationally recognised and does not expire while you continue to work in construction.

This course covers general construction induction training, including:

• Work health and safety (WHS) laws, rights and responsibilities on construction sites
• Identifying construction hazards and controlling risks
• Safety signs, symbols and site safety documentation
• Selecting, fitting and using personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Reporting hazards, incidents and injuries
• Emergency procedures and responding to incidents

Assessment: Multiple-choice and short-answer written questions, a short form, and a practical demonstration of correct PPE use. Full attendance and successful completion of all assessments are required. Assessors can read questions aloud and record answers for learners who need support.

No construction experience is needed. To enrol you must:

• Be at least 14 years of age
• Provide 100 points of original Australian-issued ID (an overseas passport is accepted, and digital licences such as the Service NSW app are accepted)
• Have a valid Unique Student Identifier (USI), unless exempt. It is free to create at usi.gov.au
• Have enough English to follow instructions and communicate with the trainer without an interpreter
• Have basic reading and numeracy skills, such as reading simple signs and forms and telling the time
• Be physically able to demonstrate correct use of PPE

Exemptions to the 100-point ID requirement apply to new arrivals (in Australia under six weeks), current high school students (with evidence of enrolment), and Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants (with two official references).

If you need support with reading, writing, numeracy or any other needs, please let us know before enrolling on (02) 6613 0662.

• 100 points of original ID, or documents for an applicable exemption
• Your USI number (unless exempt)
• Enclosed, closed-toe shoes
• Pen, lunch and water