White Card TAS Online

Having a construction induction card, commonly known as a white card, is a mandatory requirement for individuals seeking employment in any capacity within the construction industry.

To obtain a white card in Tasmania, individuals must complete construction induction training and then submit an application through Service Tasmania.

Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry

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White Card TAS Online training course is delivered and statements of attainment are issued by Edway Training Pty Ltd (RTO No 91401)

Edway Training is accredited by the Australian Skills and Quality Authority (ASQA) and has the unit of competency CPCWHS1001 “Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry” on its scope of registration for delivery in Tasmania.

Who needs a White Card

Construction Induction training is required for:

• all persons who carry out construction work, including site managers and supervisors, surveyors

• labourers and tradespersons, who access operational construction zones unaccompanied or not directly supervised by an inducted person

• all persons whose employment causes them to routinely enter operational construction zones

  
  

White Card Expiry Period

If a person is out of the industry for 2 consecutive years, the white card becomes void and the course must be redone.

Unit of Competency Details

This course supersedes and is equivalent to CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry. WorkSafe Tasmania recognises Statements of Attainment issued under a new unit of competency.

Construction Induction training is required for:

• all persons who carry out construction work, including site managers and supervisors, surveyors

• labourers and tradespersons, who access operational construction zones unaccompanied or not directly supervised by an inducted person

• all persons whose employment causes them to routinely enter operational construction zones

Furthermore, a Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking (PCBU) must ensure general construction induction training is provided to any worker engaged by the person carrying out the construction work.

How to get White Card TAS

To apply for a white card, you will need to:

1. Complete a Construction Induction Application Form (available at Worksafe Tasmania White Cards (Construction Induction) webpage under How to Apply for a White Card section

2. Submit a Statement of Attainment confirming successful completion of the required course in Tasmania (including your name, RTO number, date of issue, and training unit – CPCWHS1001)

3. Provide identification documents, and

4. Pay an application fee.

Once these steps are completed, Service Tasmania will review your application and forward it to Worksafe for processing.

White Card Replacement

If you’ve lost your white card, you need to submit a completed Construction Induction Replacement Application Form, provide the number of your original construction card, present your identity documents at a Service Tasmania outlet and pay a replacement fee. After your documentation is reviewed by Service Tasmania, it will be sent to Worksafe for processing.

Unit Of Competency Details

This course supersedes and is equivalent to CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry.

White Card Tasmania

Course Information

Construction Induction training is required for:

• all persons who carry out construction work, including site managers and supervisors, surveyors

• labourers and tradespersons, who access operational construction zones unaccompanied or not directly supervised by an inducted person

• all persons whose employment causes them to routinely enter operational construction zones

• As per WorkSafe Tasmania guidelines, the training for the White Card must be conducted by a Registered Training Organisation that includes the unit of competency “Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry CPCWHS1001” in its scope of registration.

• If a person is unable to recall where their training took place or if the training provider is no longer operational, they will need to retake the training.

• This course supersedes and is equivalent to CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry.

• Worksafe SA recognises Statements of Attainment issued under a new unit of competency.

Course details

What will you receive

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive:

• Statement of Attainment

  
  

What will you learn

Construction Induction training covers Work Health and Safety (WHS) related topics, such as

• Health and safety legislative requirements of construction work

• Construction hazards and risk control measures

• Plan and prepare for safe work practices

• Health and safety communication and reporting processes

• Incident and emergency response procedures

Nationally recognized

WorkSafe Tasmania issued white cards are accepted all across Australia.

Course Requirements

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

To successfully complete the course, participants MUST have access to the following

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

1. Head Protection (hard hat) (AS/NZS 1801 Occupational protective helmets) See Bunnings UniSafe Yellow Type 1 ABS Safety Helmet2. Eye Protection (AS 1337.

1 Personal eye protection, Eye and face protectors for occupational applications) See Bunnings Eye Shields Safety Glasses3. Hearing Protection (AS/NZS 1270 Acoustics - Hearing protectors) See Bunnings 3M Disposable Ear Plugs

4. High visibility reflective vest (AS/NZS 4602.1 High visibility safety garments class day/night and AS/NZS 1906.4 - Retroreflective materials & High Visibility materials for safety garments) See Bunnings UniSafe Large Orange Hi-Vis Day / Night Safety Vest

STATEMENT OF ATTAINMENT CANNOT BE ISSUED 

if participant cannot demonstrate wearing the above required PPE.

Online Module

Our online course is divided into the following sections: Course Introduction and Enrolment Section

1: Identify WHS Legislative RequirementsSection

2: Construction Hazards and Risk Control MeasuresSection

3: WHS Communication and Reporting ProcessesSection

4:WHS Incident Response Processes Section

5: Demonstrated Skills (completed through digital upload or Zoom)This includes communication skills requirements and demonstrating fitting PPE items.After completing the course booking, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to the online portal.Please note that in order to successfully complete the course, students will need access to the internet and a webcam.

LLN (Language, Literacy and Numeracy)

It is a requirement that all students must have basic English reading, writing, and understanding skills. Interpreters are not allowed for most courses.

From 1/7/25, all students must complete a basic LLN (Language, Literacy, and Numeracy) test before enrolment. This ensures you can understand the course content and get the right support during training.

To complete the test, click the Pre-reg LLN button at the top of the page.

All students enrolling in an Edway Training course are required to complete a Language, Literacy, Numeracy, and Digital (LLND) skills assessment as part of their student profile. This ensures they have the necessary skills to perform basic calculations, and to read, write, and communicate effectively in English, enabling them to successfully participate in the training and assessment process.

For further information on student support services please refer to the Student Handbook.

ENTRY TO THE COURSE WILL BE REFUSED

if a participant fails the LLN test.

USI (Unique Student Identifier)

From 1 January 2015, every student who undertakes nationally recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET) in Australia is required to have a USI.

STATEMENT OF ATTAINMENT WILL NOT BE ISSUED

if a participant does not provide a valid USI number.

All participants MUST provide their USI.

USI can be obtained via www.usi.gov.au

TAS Residency

A Tasmanian White Card can only be obtained by learners currently residing in Tasmania.

Students will be required to provide evidence of TAS residency.

Payment

To secure your course booking, payment is required at the time of registration. You can conveniently pay online using a credit card, Afterpay, or request an invoice.