White Card VIC: Online Rules, Cost and Providers
In Victoria you need a white card (CPCWHS1001) for construction work. WorkSafe Victoria does not allow online courses: training is face-to-face in a classroom, runs at least 6 hours and needs photo ID. Your RTO applies for the card and WorkSafe Victoria posts it, up to 60 days after the course.
Last checked 10 October 2026. Rules and prices change, so confirm with WorkSafe Victoria or the provider before you book.
White Card VIC at a glance
- Unit code
- CPCWHS1001
- Regulator
- WorkSafe Victoria
- Online?
- No. WorkSafe Victoria says construction induction training must be run face-to-face in a classroom and cannot be delivered online.
- Price in VIC
- $175 to $271 (5 published prices)
- VIC providers compared
- 5
- Last checked
- 10 October 2026
White Card courses in Victoria
Published prices run $175 to $271 across 5 of the 5 VIC providers we compared, taken from each provider’s own course page and sorted cheapest first. Nobody pays for their position.
| Provider | Price | Duration | Delivery | Locations | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gordon (Gordon TAFE) (VIC) RTO 3044 | $175 | 6 hours, 1 day, 9.00am to 4.30pm | face-to-face | East Geelong campus (Room 1.16, Build G) | Course SCACW00001, unit CPCWHS1001. Face to face with a site walk. |
| Melbourne Polytechnic (VIC) RTO 3075 | $185 | 1 day, 08:30 to 16:30 | face-to-face | Heidelberg | Includes practical on-site activities. No concession or government funding applies. |
| Intelligent Training Solutions (VIC) RTO 22570 | $187 | 6 hours listed. Page estimates face-to-face delivery takes 6.5 to 7.5 hours | face-to-face | Reservoir (74/2 Cobham Street), Gisborne (Level 2/15 Goode Street), Sunbury (531 Elizabeth Drive), plus on-site | Page says online is not available in Victoria; on-site delivery also offered. Provider states minimum age 14 with guardian consent under 18. |
| MultiSkills (Trade Training Group Pty Ltd) (VIC) RTO 40846 | $205 | 1 day, 07:45 am to 04:00 pm | face-to-face | Werribee (57-65 Riverside Ave), Geelong/Moolap (351-359 Portarlington Road), Traralgon (14 Stratton Drive) | Schedule shows $205; an FAQ on the same page says $195. Page says minimum age 16 and WorkSafe Victoria does not permit online delivery. |
| Master Builders Victoria (VIC) RTO 3935 | $271 | 1 day, 8am to 4pm, includes end-of-day assessment | face-to-face | East Melbourne (332 Albert Street) and South Melbourne | Non-member price. Page also lists members $205, member plus Incolink contributor $116, non-member plus Incolink contributor $199, and Skills First subsidised $0. |
- Duration
- 6 hours, 1 day, 9.00am to 4.30pm
- Delivery
- face-to-face
- Where
- East Geelong campus (Room 1.16, Build G)
- RTO
- 3044
Course SCACW00001, unit CPCWHS1001. Face to face with a site walk.
- Duration
- 1 day, 08:30 to 16:30
- Delivery
- face-to-face
- Where
- Heidelberg
- RTO
- 3075
Includes practical on-site activities. No concession or government funding applies.
- Duration
- 6 hours listed. Page estimates face-to-face delivery takes 6.5 to 7.5 hours
- Delivery
- face-to-face
- Where
- Reservoir (74/2 Cobham Street), Gisborne (Level 2/15 Goode Street), Sunbury (531 Elizabeth Drive), plus on-site
- RTO
- 22570
Page says online is not available in Victoria; on-site delivery also offered. Provider states minimum age 14 with guardian consent under 18.
- Duration
- 1 day, 07:45 am to 04:00 pm
- Delivery
- face-to-face
- Where
- Werribee (57-65 Riverside Ave), Geelong/Moolap (351-359 Portarlington Road), Traralgon (14 Stratton Drive)
- RTO
- 40846
Schedule shows $205; an FAQ on the same page says $195. Page says minimum age 16 and WorkSafe Victoria does not permit online delivery.
- Duration
- 1 day, 8am to 4pm, includes end-of-day assessment
- Delivery
- face-to-face
- Where
- East Melbourne (332 Albert Street) and South Melbourne
- RTO
- 3935
Non-member price. Page also lists members $205, member plus Incolink contributor $116, non-member plus Incolink contributor $199, and Skills First subsidised $0.
Working in another state? Every White Card provider we compared, by state.
White Card rules in Victoria
VIC (WorkSafe Victoria): construction induction training courses must be conducted in a face-to-face classroom environment and are not permitted to be delivered online. Online white card courses are not accepted.
Source: www.worksafe.vic.gov.auVIC (WorkSafe Victoria): WorkSafe Victoria issues the card. The RTO applies on your behalf and the card should arrive in the mail up to 60 days after the course. The course must be CPCWHS1001 or CPCCWHS1001, run at least 6 hours, and you need photo ID. Courses advertised online for under $30 are not approved.
Source: www.worksafe.vic.gov.auVIC replacement: contact the WorkSafe Victoria Licensing Branch on 1300 852 562 (8:30am to 5pm weekdays) or submit a request online. WorkSafe's replacement page says there is currently no fee for a replacement plastic card and a fee may apply in future; that statement covers its cards generally, not white cards specifically.
Source: www.worksafe.vic.gov.auVIC: a construction induction card lawfully obtained in another Australian state or territory is recognised in Victoria.
Source: www.worksafe.vic.gov.au
White Card VIC questions answered
Can you do a white card online in Victoria?
No. WorkSafe Victoria says construction induction training must be run face-to-face in a classroom and cannot be delivered online. It also warns that courses advertised online for under $30 are not approved.
How long is a white card course in VIC?
At least 6 hours, and the course must be CPCWHS1001 or the older CPCCWHS1001. Bring photo ID.
How long does a VIC white card take to arrive?
WorkSafe Victoria issues the card, not the RTO. Your RTO applies on your behalf and the card should arrive in the mail up to 60 days after you finish the course.
How do I replace a lost white card in Victoria?
Contact the WorkSafe Victoria Licensing Branch on 1300 852 562 (8:30am to 5pm weekdays) or lodge a request online. WorkSafe says there is currently no fee for a replacement plastic card and that a fee may apply in future. That statement covers its cards in general, so confirm when you apply.
Can I use an interstate white card in Victoria?
Yes. A construction induction card lawfully obtained in another Australian state or territory is recognised in Victoria.