White Card Training - Browns Plains
Nationally recognised white card training for workers in and around Browns Plains, at our Capalaba centre or on your own site.
View Pricing & Book NowGetting here from Browns Plains
- Distance
- about 35 km
- Drive time
- about 35–40 minutes
- Main route
- via the Logan Motorway and Mount Gravatt–Capalaba Road
White Card is a single day, so the run across from Browns Plains is a one-off rather than a repeated trip. Most people come over on the Logan Motorway and cut through on Mount Gravatt–Capalaba Road.
2/75 Redland Bay Road, Capalaba QLD 4157
Distances and times are approximate and exclude traffic. Use the directions link above for a live estimate.
We come to you
On-site training in Browns Plains
If you have a few people who need training, we can run it at your Browns Plains workplace instead of theirs coming to us. That is 35 km each way, about 35–40 minutes in the car, per person, per day - time your team spends off the tools rather than on them.
Browns Plains sits in our Logan & Scenic Rimservice area, which we cover for workplace delivery as standard.
Straightforward course pricing
One flat rate for the standard course, plus flexible pathways for businesses, schools and new arrivals.
Standard Course
Most booked$150per person
1-day course, 9:00am – 2:00pm, every Wednesday at our Capalaba training centre. Includes training, assessment, and certification.
Group & Onsite Training
For businesses: minimum 6, maximum 15 participants per class.
- Group discounts available
- Onsite training at your workplace
- Flexible scheduling, including weekends
- Compliance documentation and record keeping
Schools & New Arrivals
Dedicated pathways for school leavers and VET in Schools participants, plus simplified-English materials and support for migrants and international students.
Ask about this pathway →No payment is required at the time of booking.
What is the White Card?
White Card training (unit CPCWHS1001: Prepare to work safely in the construction industry, formerly known as the "Blue Card" or General Construction Induction Training) is mandatory work health and safety training required before undertaking any construction work in Australia.
Why It's Required
Workers must hold this card before setting foot on a construction site, ensuring they understand their work health and safety obligations and how to identify and manage common site hazards.
Nationally Recognised
Once issued, your White Card is valid for construction work across all Australian states and territories. No need to retrain when you change jobs or move interstate.
Course structure
1-Day Course: Every Wednesday
Additional dates available on request for group bookings.
- 1
9:00am
Sign-in & induction
- 2
Morning
Classroom training
- 3
Early afternoon
Written & oral assessment
- 4
2:00pm
Card issued
9:00am – 2:00pm at our Capalaba training centre.
Course days may change - confirm your exact dates when booking.
What's Included
- Construction WHS legislation and worker/duty holder responsibilities
- Hazard identification: falls, confined spaces, manual handling
- Risk control measures and safe work procedures
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) selection and fitting
- Incident response and emergency procedures
- Risk communication and reporting protocols
Requirements & assessment
Prerequisites
- You must be at least 14 years old.
- Bring 3 forms of valid identification (e.g. driver licence, Medicare card, bank card).
- Basic English language comprehension is required. Simplified-English materials and support are available for migrants and international students.
- No prior construction experience needed.
What to Bring
- Valid photo ID (driver licence or passport)
- Pen and notebook
- Comfortable clothing suitable for light physical activity
Assessment
- A written assessment, completed on the day as part of the course.
- An oral assessment, also completed on the day with your trainer.
Who needs a White Card?
Anyone who needs to access a construction site for work, from labourers to senior project staff, is legally required to hold a White Card before starting on site, including:
The White Card is required across all construction-related sectors and is routinely checked on-site by builders and principal contractors.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the eligibility requirements?
You must be at least 14 years old, provide 3 forms of valid identification, and have basic English language comprehension. No prior construction experience is needed.
How long does the course take?
The White Card course is completed in a single day, running from 9:00am to 2:00pm at our Capalaba training centre, every Wednesday.
What topics are covered?
Construction WHS legislation, hazard identification, risk control measures, PPE selection and fitting, incident response, and risk communication and reporting.
Is the White Card recognised across Australia?
Yes - once issued, your White Card (CPCWHS1001) is nationally recognised and valid for construction work in every Australian state and territory.
What does it cost?
The standard course is $150 per person, covering training, assessment, and certification. Group and onsite training options are also available for businesses.
Our Trainers & Facility
Our trainers bring real construction industry experience, sharing practical, real-world scenarios to help the training stick. Courses are held at our Capalaba training facility, with onsite and group sessions available across the Redlands and greater Brisbane area.
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Phone
07 3822 7362Visit us
2/75 Redland Bay Road, Capalaba QLD 4157
Behind Baby Bunting, right down the back
Postal
PO BOX 3354, Birkdale QLD 4159
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