• (02) 4208 0479
• 13 Burelli St, Wollongong NSW 2500
• Approved RTO 41072

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Wollongong White Card Course Information

• What is the 100 points of ID that I need?

  If you are doing the White Card in Wollongong you are required to provide 100 points of ID. All documents must be original and issued in Australia. (Your passport may be from overseas.) Digital licences (e.g. Service NSW app) are accepted. If you are new to the country (been here less than 6 weeks) or a high school student, please scroll down as you are exempt from the 100 points

  Document	Points
  Australian or international passport	70
  Birth certificate	70
  Citizenship certificate	70
  Driver’s licence	40
  Photo card	40
  Boat licence	40
  NSW high-risk work licence	40
  Gun licence	40
  Bank card (per bank, two different)	25
  Medicare card	25
  Electricity bill	25
  Car registration papers	25
  Centrelink concession card	25
  Phone bill	25

   

  ImmiCards CAN NOT be used unless they are approved by Safework NSW directly. Please email us 48 hours in advance of your course if you seek approval to use an ImmiCard.

   

  Note: You must include at least one photo ID (e.g. passport, driver’s licence, photo card) your address, signature and address across the IDs used.

   

  Who’s Exempt from 100-Point ID?

  You do not need to present 100 points of ID if you fall into any of these categories:

  • New arrivals (in Australia for less than six weeks)

  • Current high school students

  • Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander

  Exemptions in Detail

  1. New Arrivals (Less Than 6 Weeks)

  Bring:

  • Passport or visa

  • Bank card or driver’s licence from your home country

  2. Current High School Students

  Bring either:

  • Your school ID

  • One of: driver’s licence, birth certificate, passport, or citizenship certificate with evidence you are in school. You must show the trainer you are still enrolled. This could be by logging in to your school portal. If you are unable to provide evidence you are in school, you need to provide 100 points.

  3. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Applicants

  If you lack sufficient ID, provide two official references from recognised agencies.

  For further assistance, please contact us at admin@nwcc.edu.au or 1300 988 181.

• What do I need to bring with me on training day?

  Bringing the correct ID is essential — it’s one of the most important requirements on the day.

  Please review our ID Requirements section before attending to ensure you have the right documents.

  If you didn’t supply your USI (Unique Student Identifier) at enrolment, you’ll also need to bring that with you.

  Other than that, just bring yourself and a positive attitude.

  You’re not required to wear or bring any construction gear or PPE — standard, comfortable clothing and enclosed shoes are fine.

  All necessary equipment and materials will be provided at the venue.

  You’ll be fully prepared to complete your course and walk away with your certificate immediately after you have finished.

• How do I find the Wollongong venue?

  The venue is relatively simple to find.

   

  If you go to 13 Burelli St, Wollongong NSW 2500, you will see the Salvation Army Signage.

   

  We are inside this building.

   

  Come inside and you will be shown to our training room.

• Parking & Transport?

  There is PAID PARKING on Harbour street car park about 300 meters walk from the venue.

  The free Gong Shuttle Bus (55A and 55C) links the centre of Wollongong with the railway station, the hospital, TAFE and University campuses, and beaches.

  The Gong Shuttle runs every 10 to 20 minutes.

  Click Here for more info. 

• Do you have after hours courses or other course dates?

  If you’re after an evening or after-hours course, we run these sessions at our Sydney City CBD location.

  We also offer White Card courses at 14 convenient locations across Sydney and regional NSW.

  You can view all venues and upcoming dates in one place on our NSW White Card page.

• Can I get RPL for this course?

  We do not offer RPL for any courses in Australia due to state regulations. You must attend the white card course to get a white card.

   

• Language, Literacy and Numeracy Requirements

  To successfully complete the White Card course in Wollongong (CPCWHS1001 – Prepare to work safely in the construction industry), all students must have a basic level of English language, literacy and numeracy. This ensures you can understand safety information and participate safely in the training.

  You must be able to:

  • Read and understand simple safety signs, instructions, and short texts
  • Write basic information, such as completing forms and short written answers
  • Communicate clearly in English with the trainer and other participants
  • Follow verbal instructions during activities and assessments
  • Understand simple numeracy, such as reading times, basic measurements, or quantities related to safety

   

  You must have a level of English that allows you to fully participate in the course. If you are unsure, please contact us and we can help assess whether this course is suitable for you.

  Support

  If you require LLN assistance, please let us know before booking. We may be able to offer support, make reasonable adjustments, or recommend alternative options.

   

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