VIC White Card Course - Geelong

What is a White Card?

A White Card is also known as construction induction training (its former name was Red Card training). It is evidence that you have completed construction safety induction training, a mandatory legal requirement for all persons at a workplace where construction work is performed. Learn more...

 

Can I do White Card training online?

Since 1 January 2023, online white card training has been discontinued in Victoria. All White Card training MUST be done in a face-to-face class in Victoria. Please also beware of many online white card course scammer websites.

 

What should I bring to my class?

You need to bring your original photo ID and pen to your class.

 

Do I need to bring my PPEs?

If you train with Origin Institute, you don’t need to bring your PPEs. Your trainer will have them available for use during the assessment.

 

How long does it take to get my White Card?

Once you complete our training, we will issue you a Statement of Attainment (SoA) on the same day. The SoA can be used as an interim White Card for up to 60 days until you receive the plastic White Card. Getting your physical white card usually takes around 2-3 weeks.

 

Can I start working after getting my certificate?

Once you receive the Statement of Attainment (SoA), you can start working immediately. We usually issue the SoA on the same day that you complete your course.

 

How long will my White Card be valid for?

The White Card has no expiry date. However, you must attend another White Card training if you have left the industry for over two consecutive years.

 

Can I use my White Card in other states?

Yes, you can use it anywhere in Australia.

 

Do you provide White Card training to international students?

Yes, we provide White Card training to international students. We are also a CRICOS provider (ID: 03819K) who provides many other construction courses to international students.

 

Can I transfer my Red Card to a White Card?

Yes, we offer the Red Card to White Card transfer service.

 

What happens if I lose my White Card?

Please get in touch with WorkSafe Victoria (1800 136 089) to order a new replacement card.

 

What do I learn from this White Card course?

The construction induction training (white card training) covers essential health and safety knowledge for working in the construction industry. The purpose of the white card training is to ensure that all persons who work in the construction industry have basic occupational health and safety (OHS) knowledge so that the OHS risk in this industry can be reduced dramatically.

 

Are you a Registered Training Organisation?

Yes, Origin Institute is a Registered Training Organisation. RTO ID: 45276

 

Are you accredited by WorkSafe Victoria?

Yes, we are fully accredited by WorkSafe Victoria for White Card training.

 

Is your White Card suitable for an Owner-Builder application?

Yes, our White Card training is recognised by the Victoria Building Authority.

 

What should I complete before class?

All students must complete the enrollment form, upload their ID, and take the Learning Competency Assessment before the class.

 

What is the Learning Competency Assessment (LCA)?

The LCA comprises a suitability assessment, language, literacy and numeracy test, and general instruction of our course. It allows us to identify any support needs the student may have.

 

Can I use my overseas driver’s licence?

No, we don’t accept any overseas driver’s licence as a valid form of photo ID.