If you’ve received your White Card in New South Wales, can you use it in another Australian state or territory? Does the range of cards issued and accepted in each part of Australia differ? If you’ve passed GIT training in one state or territory and you move, do cards issued under previous authorities become invalid? Find out now in this blog from Upskill Institute.
What Is The White Card?
The “White Card” is a term used to refer to General Construction Induction Training (GIT) cards. A General Construction Induction Card certifies that a particular individual has undertaken the proper training related to construction work health and safety regulations in their state or territory. These courses prepare individuals to work safely in the construction industry by ensuring they understand workplace hazards and the importance of personal protective equipment.
White Cards issued under corresponding work training programs are required for any individual who will be working on an active construction site. They ensure workers complete the White Card process to meet basic workplace health and safety requirements for such environments.
Is The White Card Valid For All Of Australia?
Yes. Whether you received your training in Western Australia or Northern Territory, for example, NSW recognises all interstate cards issued by authorities in these areas issued under previous arrangements, including White Cards. As a rule, training GIT cards issued in any territory or state in Australia will be mutually-recognised by every other state and territory.
This means that you will not have to retake general construction induction training or a White Card course.
If you’re unsure whether your card is still current, read about how long construction induction cards last.
How Do I Get A White Card?
With today’s interstate general construction induction regulations, working in different states and territories in Australia is easy once you get your White Card. But how do you get a White Card?
To get a White Card, you need to take General Construction Induction Training (GIT) from an institution that is recognised as a Registered Training Organisation (RTO). Detailed information about the process can be found through your chosen RTO. Depending on your location, you may have the option to complete White Card training online or face to face.
For example, states like Queensland and Western Australia allow RTOs to offer GIT and White Cards with online courses, while NSW has just begun to allow online training along with in-person training for GIT for individuals to obtain their White Cards.
Find An RTO & Get The Training You Need With Upskill Institute
At Upskill Institute we offer White Card training in NSW. If you need a White Card to begin working in the construction industry, we’re here to help. We offer competitive prices and same-day certification.
You can see our full list of training courses here and book online today, or contact us if you have any more questions about what we have to offer in Sydney.
