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White Card — Melbourne
Prepare to work safely in the construction industryCPCWHS1001 · Statement of AttainmentFor anyone doing construction work on a site — the construction induction card you need before you can start work.
Issued by Edway Training (RTO 91401)
Nationally recognised1 day
White Card in Melbourne runs at Hallam and Melbourne CBD.
The card every construction worker needs
You need a White Card before you can work on a construction site. It is the construction induction card the law requires. The course gives you the core work health and safety knowledge to work safely on site.
- What you'll learn
- Understand the work health and safety laws and your duties
- Spot common construction hazards
- Apply risk control measures
- Communicate and report safety issues on site
- Respond to incidents and emergencies
DurationAbout 6.5 hrs1 day, including breaks
DeliveryIn personClasses at Hallam or Melbourne CBD — or transfer a pre-July 2008 Red Card online
AssessmentTrainer-ledCompleted within the course
CredentialWhite CardPrepare to work safely in the construction industryCPCWHS1001 · Statement of Attainment
RecognitionNationally recognisedAccepted on building sites in every state and territory
Before you book
A quick language check is part of enrolment. You'll need enough English to read, write and understand the course. After booking, you'll complete a short language, literacy, numeracy and digital (LLND) check in your student account. You need to pass it to do the course. Not sure? Try a practice check first. If you don't pass, you get a full refund minus the $30 administration fee.Try a practice check
What you'll need
A USI. A Unique Student Identifier.
Photo ID. A valid photo ID — shown when you arrive for an in-person class, or uploaded in your student account if you study online or by Zoom.
Your credential
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Statement of Attainment
CPCWHS1001 · Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
Your nationally recognised training record for CPCWHS1001 — issued on the day you finish. You can work in construction with it for 60 days, while WorkSafe Victoria processes your card.
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Victorian White Card
Issued by WorkSafe Victoria. It doesn't expire, but it stops being valid if you're out of the construction industry for 2 years or more.
Why do this course?
Getting your White Card opens up opportunities to work in roles like labourer, trades assistant and apprentice — every one of them needs this card before you start.
Required for
- Construction labourer
- Trades assistant
- Apprentice (construction trades)
Where your Statement of Attainment (CPCWHS1001) works
Everywhere in Australia. Your White Card covers you for work on building sites in every state or territory.
Site-specific inductions still apply, and the card stops being valid after 2 years out of the construction industry.
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Choose how you train
In person
A one-day class with a qualified trainer at one of our venues. About 6.5 hours including breaks.
Red Card transfer — online
Online transfer for people who hold a pre-1 July 2008 Victorian Red Card.
Where you'll train in Victoria
Hallam · MelbourneFree on-site parking
Unit 2, 35 Rimfire Dr, Hallam VIC 3803
Unit 2 in the Rimfire Drive complex, about a 10–12 minute walk from Hallam Station. Look for the Edway sign — the Training Aid branding is inside.
Venue details
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible restroom are available.
Getting there
The venue is about a 10–12 minute walk from Hallam Station. Bus services also connect at the station. Check the Transport Victoria Journey Planner before travelling for the most suitable current service and accessibility information.
Transport Victoria Journey Planner →Parking
Free on-site and street parking is available. You do not need to register or reserve a space.
Finding the entrance
Look for Unit 2. The exterior is clearly Edway-branded. Training Aid branding appears inside the venue.
Melbourne CBD
Suite 1.05, Level 1, 3 Bowen Cres, Melbourne VIC 3004
Suite 1.05 on Level 1 of the Bowen Crescent building, a short walk from Anzac Station.
Venue details
Accessibility
There is a full step-free route with lift access to Level 1.
Getting there
The venue is a short walk from Anzac Station and Stop 20 Anzac Station on St Kilda Road. Anzac Station has lift access, and the tram stop has level-access platforms. If you need a low-floor tram, check tramTRACKER before you travel. Use the Transport Victoria Journey Planner for current services and disruptions.
Transport Victoria Journey Planner →Parking
There is no customer parking at the training venue. Paid public parking is available nearby at Nationwide Parking on Queens Road and at Wilson Parking's Gateway Car Park on St Kilda Road. Limited paid and time-restricted street parking may also be available. Always check the signs. Parking availability, hours and fees can change, so check the operator's website before travelling.
Finding the entrance
Enter through the main Bowen Crescent building entrance and go to Level 1. Suite 1.05 has Edway signage.
Food and coffee options are available nearby.
What happens after you book
- 1Check your emailYou'll get two emails: a confirmation showing your venue, date and time, and a separate email to set up your student account. They usually arrive within a few minutes of booking, from no-reply@edway.edu.au.
- 2Set up your student accountFollow the link in your account email to log in and set up your account.
- 3Have your USI readyA Unique Student Identifier is required for this course. Get or find yours at usi.gov.au.
- 4Complete a short LLND checkIn your student account you complete a short language, literacy, numeracy and digital (LLND) check. You'll need enough English to take part and to pass it.
- 5We confirm your enrolmentOnce you've finished the LLND check, we confirm your enrolment by email. If there's a problem with your eligibility, we'll contact you directly before you start.
- 6On the dayBring photo ID and enclosed footwear, and arrive 15 minutes early. Your ID is checked when you arrive, and you complete your assessment in class.
Wondering about your credential? See What you'll receive.
Getting your White Card in hand
- 1Finish your courseEdway issues your Statement of Attainment for CPCWHS1001 — your nationally recognised training record.
- 2No application neededEdway applies to WorkSafe Victoria for your White Card on your behalf — there's no form or fee on your side.
- 3Your card comes in the mailWorkSafe Victoria posts your White Card — allow up to 60 days after your course.
Questions, answered
Is the White Card nationally recognised?
Yes. You receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for CPCWHS1001. A valid construction induction (White) card is recognised across Australia, so you don't need a separate local card to work interstate. Site-specific inductions still apply, and your card lapses after 2 years out of the construction industry.
How long does it take?
About 6.5 hours including breaks — one day, in person.
Which states can I book?
You can book in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania and the Australian Capital Territory. Working in Queensland? A nationally recognised construction induction card is recognised across Australia, so a card issued in another state lets you work on Queensland sites.
What do I need to enrol?
You'll need a valid photo ID and your Unique Student Identifier (USI). You'll also complete a short language, literacy, numeracy and digital check in your student account after booking. For in-person sessions, bring enclosed footwear.
How long does my White Card last?
There's generally no fixed expiry, but your card lapses if you're out of construction work for 2 or more years. A few states have their own validity rules. Pick your state to see the exact validity and who issues your card.
What jobs require a White Card?
Any work classed as construction work on an Australian site needs a current White Card — that covers construction labourers, trades assistants and apprentices across the construction trades, and traffic controllers working on construction sites. Traffic control needs its own traffic-control accreditation as well as your White Card — you need both.
Do I need a White Card for traffic control?
For traffic control on a construction site, yes — but the White Card on its own is not enough. Traffic control needs its own traffic-control accreditation as well, so you need both: our Traffic Controller (TC1) course takes a current White Card as a mandatory entry requirement, and you need your Statement of Attainment for CPCWHS1001 as the evidence — a plastic White Card is not accepted, and entry is refused without it.
I have an old Victorian Red Card — is it still valid?
Yes. A Victorian Red Card issued before 1 July 2008 is still valid. If you'd like to move to a White Card, an online Red Card transfer is available in Victoria.
Ready to get your White Card?
Pick your state, choose a session that suits you, and book online in minutes.
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