Swapping an old Victorian Red Card for a White Card
A Victorian Red Card issued before 1 July 2008 is still valid. Prefer the current card? The Red Card to White Card transfer is online, with no new training.
Written byEdway
The short answer
Are you wondering if you can still use your old Victorian Red Card? Good news. A Victorian Red Card issued before 1 July 2008 is still valid in Victoria. You can keep using it.
Plenty of long-time workers are unsure whether their old card still counts, or worry that swapping it will cost them time and effort. This guide walks you through your options so you can decide what suits you best.
If you would rather hold the current card, Edway runs a Red Card transfer in Victoria. It is completed online with no new training, and WorkSafe Victoria issues you a new construction induction card.
No one makes you replace Red Card by White Card
WorkSafe Victoria's instructions to training organisations say plainly that red cards are still valid, and that red card holders are not required to complete new construction induction training. Your Red Card is treated as evidence that you already did the induction.
The choice is yours. The transfer is there for people who would rather carry the current card, and converting your Red Card to a White Card is simple.
Some people simply like having the newer card in their wallet, especially if the old one is looking worn after years on the tools. If that sounds like you, the transfer is a straightforward way to make the switch.
Who can transfer
The transfer is for a Victorian Red Card issued before 1 July 2008. You will also need enough English to take part.
How the Red Card Victoria transfer works
The transfer is completed online. In Victoria it is delivered by Edway Training (RTO 91401).
After you book, you get an email to set up your student account. Log in, then upload clear photos of the front and back of your Red Card and photo ID showing your full name and date of birth, and check your postal address is right.
Edway then submits your transfer application to WorkSafe Victoria and pays WorkSafe for the card. It's as easy as that.
What you receive
WorkSafe Victoria approves the application, creates your new plastic construction induction card and mails it to you.
Because no new training happens, the transfer does not produce a Statement of Attainment. A Statement of Attainment for CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry comes from completing the course, not from a transfer. If you need that training record, book the course instead. Book a White Card course in Melbourne.
What mistakes should you avoid with your Red Card in Victoria?
The biggest one is assuming your card has expired. A Victorian Red Card issued before 1 July 2008 is still valid, so keep it safe.
The next is booking the full course just to swap cards. The Red Card transfer needs no new training. When you upload your documents, make sure the front and back of your card are clear and easy to read.
Last, remember the transfer gives you a new card, not a training record. If you need a Statement of Attainment, book the course.
Next step
Ready to make the big change from Red Card to White Card? Choose Victoria on the White Card course page, then pick the Red Card transfer option to see the price and book. If you have been meaning to sort out your card for a while, there is no better time to tick it off your list. We look forward to helping you make the switch.
Want to check your old card is still current? Read Is my White Card still valid?.
Sources
- WorkSafe Victoria — Work instructions: Construction Induction applications and Red card transfers (August 2024)Red cards remaining valid, no new construction induction training being required for a transfer, and WorkSafe Victoria creating and mailing the approved plastic card
- WorkSafe Victoria — Construction induction training (white card)WorkSafe Victoria as the card issuer, and the training organisation applying on your behalf
- training.gov.au — CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industryUnit code and official title
