Key info
- You must have a white card to work in the construction industry at any level.
- Before you apply, you must complete construction induction training with a registered training organisation in Tasmania.
- You must apply at a service centre within 60 days of completing construction induction training. You must provide a certificate of training/statement of attainment, proof of identity documents, and a completed application form (PDF, 2.6MB).
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About applying for a white card
You must complete your white card training in Tasmania with a registered training organisation (RTO).
Once you have successfully completed this training, the RTO will give you a certificate of training/statement of attainment. This statement will not be accepted if it does not include:
- your name
- the RTO number
- the date of issue, and
- training unit number.
When the RTO is the Department for Education, Children and Young People (DECYP) a certificate of training/statement of attainment might not be provided. In these cases a declaration letter from DECYP must be provided with the application.
The letter must:
- state that you have successfully completed general construction induction training
- include a signature from the Director/Chief Executive Officer
You have 60 days after completing your training to apply for a white card at a service centre. If it is later than 60 days, you will need a written declaration by the RTO that you have successfully completed the training.
Interstate white cards
You do not need a Tasmanian white card if you already have a card from another state that is current and valid.
How to apply
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What you need to apply
When you visit the service centre you must:
- bring a completed white card application form (PDF, 2.6MB)
- bring your certificate of training/statement of attainment issued by a Registered Training Organisation, or a declaration letter from the Department for Education Children and Young People
- bring your evidence of identity
- pay the licence fee.
Can I apply?
You can apply for a white card if you:
- are at least 14 years of age
- have successfully completed a construction induction course with a registered training organisation (RTO).
Proving your identity
You must provide documents from the following lists to support your application. All documents must be:
- current
- the originals (not photocopies or certified copies)
You must have:
- One document from category A and 2 documents from category B, or
- Two documents from category A.
- Australian birth certificate (not an extract)
- Australian citizenship papers
- Australian passport (can be expired up to 2 years)
- Australian driver licence
- Australian firearm licence
- Tasmanian Government personal identification card (showing full name)
- Department Home Affairs travel documents or Australian Government issued ImmiCard
- Department of Home Affairs Certificate of Evidence of Resident Status
- Overseas passport.
- Medicare card
- Plastic bank or credit card, with signature
- Department of Veterans' Affairs or Centrelink pensioner concession card
- Births Deaths and Marriages (BDM) change of name or marriage certificate (to prove name change)
- Security guard or crowd controller licence
- Government issued personal photo ID card
- High risk work licence or other photo licence issued by Worksafe Tasmania
- Student ID card
- Visa grant notice/VEVO (if accompanied by an overseas passport).
When changing your name you must provide:
- One document from category A and 2 documents from category B, or
- Two documents from category A
and
- Proof of change of name that links the current name on your card to your new name (like an original BDM issued marriage or change of name certificate).
- Birth certificate
- Passport
- Written statement signed by a Principal Officer confirming attendance at educational institution on a letterhead of that institution
- Student ID card (official birth name only).
How much it costs
| Licence type | Licence fee |
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Construction induction, white card application | $13.37 |
Construction induction, white card replacement | $13.37 |
Fees and charges last updated 1 July, 2025.
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More Information
- If you do not receive your card within 60 days, please contact WorkSafe Tasmania.
- When you get your white card, it's a good idea to record the number. If you lose your card and need to replace it, you can give the number to WorkSafe Tasmania.
- You can update your address details directly with WorkSafe Tasmania.
Please visit WorkSafe Tasmania for more information on applying for a white card.