WA Blue Card and White Card Differences Frequently Asked Questions
Are you confused about the WA Blue Card and WA White Card?
We have compiled an FAQ below so that you can understand
what it all means and how it applies to you.
- Who should take this course?
- Can I take this course if I live and work in another state or territory?
- Who needs to undertake construction safety awareness training in Western Australia?
- If I have a construction induction card from another state, is it recognised in Western Australia?
- What is the difference between the WA Blue Card and WA White Card?
- When does the WA White Card expire?
- Do you provide any information about taking the AVELING White Card online course?
Who should take this course?
You should only take our course if you intend to work in Western Australia.
Can I take this course if I live and work in another state or territory?
This depends on which state/territory you will work in. For example, Victoria accepts WA White Cards. Check the requirements with the appopriate agency in your state/territory (e.g. WorkSafe, WorkCover etc) or call AVELING for further details.
Who needs to undertake construction safety awareness training in Western Australia?
The list is rather long, but if you intend to perform any manual work on a Western Australian building site, you will probably need a WA White card.
This includes anyone who will be:
- Erecting, altering, repairing, renovating, dismantling or demolishing a building or structure
- Performing any excavation work
- Painting, cleaning, landscaping on a construction worksite while construction work is being undertaken
- Installing any equipment such as cabinets, appliances, sprinkler systems and windows/glass
- Installing carpet or curtains on a construction worksite while construction work is being undertaken
- Assembling, moving and/or repairing equipment on a construction site
- Performing any electrical and plumbing work
- Performing any road works or earthworks
- Being a supervisor or foreman on a construction site
- Inspecting or auditing which requires direct and active interaction with the construction process
- Being an engineer or surveyor who carries out preparatory work
The above list is a guide only. If you have any doubts, please contact your employer or WorkSafe for clarification.
If I have a construction induction card from another state, is it recognised in Western Australia?
The following interstate cards, which have a green tick next to them, are accepted in Western Australia.
Card Name
Accepted in WA?
WA Blue Card
WA White Card
Old NSW Green Card
New NSW Card
SA White Card
Old VIC Red Card
New VIC Card
QLD Blue Card
QLD White Card
Australian Capital Territory
Northern Territory
Tasmania
What is the difference between the WA Blue Card and WA White Card?
In short there is no difference between the WA Blue Card and WA White Card. WorkSafe will continue to accept both the WA Blue Card and WA White Card as evidence that you have completed the Construction Safety Awareness Training course.
Blue Cards will be continued to be issued until all WorkSafe stock has been used. After this occurs, WA White Cards will be issued.
When does the WA White Card expire?
On 31 July, 2009, WorkSafe issued a formal notice that blue cards and white cards will no longer expire.
Under the national code of practice, employers may require you to re-take the course if you have not worked in the industry for more than two years or if the employer considers repeat training necessary.
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View the WorkSafe notice regarding construction induction training changes to regulations. |
Do you provide any information about taking the AVELING White Card online course?
Yes, please visit our taking the AVELING White Card online course FAQ.