White Card (general construction induction)
Issued by Your state's work health and safety regulator (e.g. SafeWork NSW)
What it is
The White Card shows you finished general construction induction training. You need it before you do construction work.
SourceLast checked 10 Oct 2026
How to get it
Do the unit CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry with a registered training organisation (RTO). The RTO sets the course fee. Bring proof of identity to the course. The RTO sends your application to your state's work health and safety regulator, and the regulator issues the card. In NSW, the trainer gives you a statement you can use for 60 days while you wait for the card.
SourceLast checked 10 Oct 2026
A course gives you a statement of attainment. The card or licence itself is issued by Your state's work health and safety regulator (e.g. SafeWork NSW).
Jobs that need it
- General labourerRequired by law
- Demolition labourerRequired by law
- RendererRequired by law
- PlastererRequired by law
- PainterRequired by law
- TilerRequired by law
- WaterprooferRequired by law
- CarpenterRequired by law
- FormworkerRequired by law
- ConcreterRequired by law
- BricklayerRequired by law
- Steel fixerRequired by law
- ScaffolderRequired by law
- Rigger and doggerRequired by law
- Crane operatorRequired by law
- Excavator operatorRequired by law
- Asbestos removal workerRequired by law
- Traffic controllerRequired by law
- GlazierRequired by law
- ElectricianRequired by law
- PlumberRequired by law
- Traffic controllerEmployers often ask
- LandscaperEmployers often ask
- Forklift operatorHelps you stand out
Common questions
- What is White Card (general construction induction)?
- The White Card shows you finished general construction induction training. You need it before you do construction work.
- How do you get White Card (general construction induction)?
- Do the unit CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry with a registered training organisation (RTO). The RTO sets the course fee. Bring proof of identity to the course. The RTO sends your application to your state's work health and safety regulator, and the regulator issues the card. In NSW, the trainer gives you a statement you can use for 60 days while you wait for the card.
- Who issues White Card (general construction induction)?
- White Card (general construction induction) is issued by Your state's work health and safety regulator (e.g. SafeWork NSW).
- Which jobs need White Card (general construction induction)?
- Jobs in this guide that ask for it: General labourer, Demolition labourer, Renderer, Plasterer, Painter, Tiler, Waterproofer, Carpenter, Formworker, Concreter, Bricklayer, Steel fixer, Scaffolder, Rigger and dogger, Crane operator, Excavator operator, Asbestos removal worker, Traffic controller, Glazier, Electrician, Plumber, Landscaper and Forklift operator.