WA Blue Card and White Card 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.
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 Blue/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.
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.
On 31 July, 2009, WorkSafe WA issued a formal notice stating 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.
