Does a White Card expire?
Last checked 27 October 2026
Short answer
A White Card has no printed expiry date. But in New South Wales and Queensland, if you haven't done construction work for two years, you need the induction again.
What a White Card is
The White Card is the general construction induction card. You get it after completing the unit CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry with a Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
In Queensland the training is done face to face, and you must keep the card with you whenever you are on site.
The two-year rule
- New South Wales: the card becomes void if you haven't carried out construction work for two consecutive years or more.
- Queensland: a business must give you the induction again if you completed it more than two years ago and haven't done construction work in the past two years.
- Other states and territories: check with your state's work health and safety regulator.
Lost card or working interstate
- Cards issued in other states and territories are accepted for construction work in New South Wales.
- In Queensland, a replacement card comes from the RTO that issued yours. If it has closed, another Queensland RTO can help.
On PitPassJobs
Add your White Card and the date you got it to your profile, so agencies can see it next to your other tickets. Agencies check original documents before placement.
Sources
- WorkSafe Queensland — General construction induction
- Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 (Qld), reg 316
- SafeWork NSW — White cards
General information only, not legal advice. Rules change and can differ between states and sites. Check the official source or ask your employer before you act.
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