White Card training
Companies running White Card (General Construction Induction) training, unit CPCWHS1001 – Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry, grouped by state and territory. Prices, formats and venues come from each provider’s website and change often, so check with the provider before you book.
Before you book
- Who needs one: anyone working on a construction site in Australia. It’s a one-off card that doesn’t expire, although some states expect a refresher if you’ve been off the tools for 2+ years.
- A White Card from any state is accepted in every state and territory.
- The course is short: usually one day (about 6 hours) and $49–$220, depending on state and format. Most providers ask for 100 points of ID and a minimum age of 14 or 15.
- Online rules depend on the state (confirm with the regulator). WA and TAS: fully online, self-paced courses are offered. NSW and QLD: a live virtual classroom (Zoom with a trainer) or face-to-face; self-paced online isn’t accepted. VIC and SA: face-to-face only. ACT and NT: mainly face-to-face or blended.
- Use an approved provider: it must be an RTO with CPCWHS1001 on its scope (training.gov.au), and in most states the regulator must also approve it.
Card issuersNSW: SafeWork NSW · VIC: WorkSafe Victoria · QLD: WorkSafe Queensland (often issued by the RTO on the day) · WA: WorkSafe WA · SA: SafeWork SA · TAS: WorkSafe Tasmania (apply at Service Tasmania within 60 days) · ACT: Access Canberra · NT: NT WorkSafe
Multi-state providers
Eclipse Education — All states. VIC classes in Melbourne CBD, Dandenong, Werribee, Melton, Geelong, Ballarat and Bendigo; WA classes in Perth, Morley, Joondalup, Kwinana and Fremantle. RTO 32252. Live virtual classes (NSW/QLD), online in WA (about $65), face-to-face in VIC (about $99–$110).
First Aid Pro — Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Perth, Adelaide, Port Adelaide, Darwin and more. RTO 31124. Face-to-face or blended, about $85–$125.
Edway Training — Sydney (Darlinghurst, Liverpool), Melbourne, Perth, SA, TAS. RTO 91401. TAS online about $49; VIC course about $220.
Asset College — NSW, QLD (North Lakes), TAS (Launceston). Face-to-face, plus online in TAS.
Inscope Training — QLD, TAS and others. Live virtual or face-to-face in QLD; self-paced online in TAS ($79).
Skills Training College — Adelaide CBD and other capitals. RTO 45654. Face-to-face from about $89 on weekdays.
National White Card Courses (NWCC) — Several states, including Surry Hills (Sydney). RTO 41072. Face-to-face. SafeWork NSW approved.
Whitecardpro — National. Face-to-face.
White Card Webinars — NSW, QLD, ACT. Live online.
Civil Safety — QLD, WA. Face-to-face at multiple centres.
TP Training — Several states.
ATI Australia — Several states.
Skill Hire (Employment Training Agency) — Several states. Online plus face-to-face check, or fully face-to-face.
Streamline Training — WA. Fully online.
New South Wales
CBD College — Sydney CBD. $119, weekdays 8:30am–4pm. Statement of Attainment on the day.
Master Builders NSW — Sydney and regional NSW. Industry association RTO.
TAFE NSW — Campuses statewide. One-day course.
Vigil Training College — NSW.
See also: Edway, Asset College, NWCC, Eclipse (live online) and White Card Webinars (above).
Victoria (face-to-face only)
Metro Academy (Metro Trains) — Kensington. For people starting work on Metro rail projects. 18+.
See also: Eclipse (7 VIC venues) and Edway Melbourne (above).
Queensland
Master Builders Queensland — Offices statewide. Livestream or face-to-face. Replacement cards available at any office.
Tradie Training — Rocklea (Brisbane), Ashmore (Gold Coast). Face-to-face. Card issued on the day.
See also: First Aid Pro (Brisbane CBD, Sunshine Coast), Eclipse, Inscope, Asset College (North Lakes) and Civil Safety (above).
Western Australia (online allowed)
See: Eclipse (online about $65, plus Perth-area classes), First Aid Pro (Adelaide Tce, Perth CBD), Streamline (online), Edway Perth and Civil Safety (above).
South Australia (face-to-face only)
Forklift Quality Training — Adelaide. RTO 40307. Also runs White Card classes.
See also: Skills Training College (Adelaide CBD, from $89), First Aid Pro (Adelaide, Port Adelaide) and Edway SA (above).
Tasmania (online allowed)
TasTAFE — Campuses statewide. One-day course, then apply via Service Tasmania.
See also: Edway (online $49), Inscope (online $79), Asset College (Launceston plus online) and Eclipse (above).
Australian Capital Territory
CIT (Canberra Institute of Technology) — Bruce campus. Face-to-face, 6 hours, about $170 full fee.
MBA Training (Master Builders ACT) — Fyshwick. Industry association RTO.
See also: White Card Webinars (live online, ACT) (above).
Northern Territory
Charles Darwin University (CDU) — Darwin and NT campuses. One-day face-to-face, $120 full fee in 2026.
See also: First Aid Pro (Darwin City, blended, about $99) (above).
This list isn’t exhaustive and no provider is endorsed. To find every approved provider, search CPCWHS1001 on training.gov.au or check your state regulator’s list of approved providers.