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White Card NSW: Online Rules, Cost and Providers

In NSW you need a white card (CPCWHS1001) for construction work, from labourers to site managers. SafeWork NSW does not permit self-paced online learning, and live video classes need its separate approval. Training runs at least 6 hours and you must be 14 or older. The card goes void after two years without construction work.

Last checked 6 October 2026. Rules and prices change, so confirm with SafeWork NSW or the provider before you book.

White Card NSW at a glance

Unit code
CPCWHS1001
Regulator
SafeWork NSW
Online?
Not fully online. SafeWork NSW's conditions for RTOs say training is face-to-face and online learning is not permitted. Any live-virtual option needs separate SafeWork NSW approval, so check with SafeWork NSW before booking.
Price in NSW
$99 to $190 (5 published prices)
NSW providers compared
6
Last checked
6 October 2026

White Card courses in New South Wales

Published prices run $99 to $190 across 5 of the 6 NSW providers we compared, taken from each provider’s own course page and sorted cheapest first. Nobody pays for their position.

  • National White Card Courses (NSW)$99
    Duration
    6 hours plus breaks
    Delivery
    face-to-face
    Where
    Sydney CBD, Parramatta, Penrith, Newcastle, Liverpool, Campbelltown, Dee Why, Bankstown, Miranda, Wollongong, Erina, Blacktown
    RTO
    41072

    From $99, range $99-$110 by location and date; also live virtual classroom; SafeWork NSW approval 800381; 100 points ID and USI.

  • Upskill Institute (NSW)$129
    Duration
    Up to 7 hours trainer-led plus assessments and breaks
    Delivery
    online live/virtual classroom
    Where
    Arncliffe (training centre; delivery via Zoom)
    RTO
    45708

    Price includes $28 SafeWork NSW card fee (was $149); SafeWork approval RTO800520; must be physically in NSW; 100 points ID, USI and own PPE.

  • White Card Webinars (The Careers Academy)$129
    Duration
    6 hours
    Delivery
    online live/virtual classroom
    Where
    Sydney (office; delivery via Zoom)
    RTO
    46244

    Price shown is NSW from $129; QLD from $139; ACT from $149 (ACT is self-paced assessment plus live verification); SafeWork approval number 800603.

  • Training Aid Australia (NSW)$160
    Duration
    6.5 hours
    Delivery
    online live/virtual classroom
    Where
    Darlinghurst (office; delivery via Zoom)
    RTO
    91411

    Price includes SafeWork NSW plastic card fee; must be physically in NSW; 100 points of ID; PPE required during session.

  • Express Online Training (NSW)$190
    Duration
    4 weeks (as shown on page)
    Delivery
    online live/virtual classroom
    Where
    See site
    RTO
    40592

    Page shows $190 (reduced from $320); live connected online classroom via video conference; SafeWork NSW approved for online delivery; $38 last-minute booking fee. Another page on the provider's site shows a different price and self-paced wording, so confirm price and mode before booking.

  • Eclipse Education (NSW online)See site
    Duration
    6-8 hours (as stated, self-paced online)
    Delivery
    online
    Where
    See site
    RTO
    32252

    Price not shown on the course page. The page describes self-paced online delivery, while SafeWork NSW only accepts live, connected online delivery, so confirm the delivery mode before booking. Statement of Attainment valid 60 days pending SafeWork NSW approval; min age 14.

Working in another state? Every White Card provider we compared, by state.

White Card rules in New South Wales

  • NSW (SafeWork NSW): a white card is required for construction work including site managers, supervisors, surveyors, labourers and tradespeople, and for people who access operational construction zones without direct supervision by an inducted person.

    Source: www.safework.nsw.gov.au

  • NSW: the white card becomes void if you have not carried out construction work for two consecutive years or more (WHS Regulation clause 316, per SafeWork NSW). Must be at least 14 to take the training.

    Source: www.safework.nsw.gov.au

  • NSW recognises general construction induction cards issued by all other States and Territories (including Queensland white and blue cards, and WA cards issued after 1 July 2009) provided they remain valid in the issuing jurisdiction. Construction workers can work in NSW using cards issued by other States and Territories.

    Source: www.safework.nsw.gov.au

  • NSW online delivery: per the Queensland Training Ombudsman interstate comparison (data provided by WHSQ and endorsed by other jurisdictions), NSW online delivery is 'No' except via separately approved Real Time Connected Delivery (RTCD, live virtual classroom, max 10 participants), with 6 hours minimum duration and 20 max participants for classroom. Self-paced online is not accepted.

    Source: trainingombudsman.qld.gov.au

  • NSW (SafeWork NSW conditions for RTOs delivering general construction induction training, October 2022): training is delivered by a nominated trainer using face-to-face techniques. Distance education and online learning are not permitted in NSW.

    Source: www.safework.nsw.gov.au

  • NSW: SafeWork NSW issues the card after the RTO submits the application. The statement of training is valid for 60 days and most cards are issued in under 30 days. Call 13 10 50 if the card has not arrived.

    Source: www.safework.nsw.gov.au

  • NSW replacement: a lost, stolen or damaged card can be replaced online through Service NSW if your details are unchanged, paying by Mastercard or Visa. The card is posted, and a digital card is available in the Service NSW app.

    Source: www.service.nsw.gov.au

  • NSW replacement fee: the SafeWork NSW 2026-27 fees page lists $43, or $36 when done online.

    Source: www.safework.nsw.gov.au

White Card NSW questions answered

Can you do a white card online in NSW?

Not as a self-paced course. SafeWork NSW conditions say training is delivered face-to-face by a nominated trainer and that distance and online learning are not permitted. Live virtual classes (real time connected delivery, up to 10 people) are only allowed where SafeWork NSW has approved them separately, so check before you book.

How long is a white card course in NSW?

At least 6 hours, with up to 20 people in a classroom.

Does a NSW white card expire?

There is no expiry date, but the card becomes void if you have not done construction work for two consecutive years or more (WHS Regulation clause 316). After that you redo the course.

How do I replace a lost white card in NSW?

If your details have not changed, replace it online through Service NSW, paying by Mastercard or Visa. The new card is posted and a digital card shows in the Service NSW app. The SafeWork NSW 2026-27 fees page lists $43, or $36 when done online.

How long does a NSW white card take to arrive?

SafeWork NSW issues the card after your RTO applies. Your statement of training is valid for 60 days while you wait, and most cards are issued in under 30 days. Call SafeWork NSW on 13 10 50 if yours has not arrived.

How old do you need to be to get a white card in NSW?

You must be at least 14 to take the training.

Can I work in NSW with a white card from another state?

Yes. NSW recognises general construction induction cards from every other state and territory, including Queensland white and blue cards and WA cards issued after 1 July 2009, as long as they are still valid where they were issued.

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