White Card Newcastle Course

Frequently Asked Questions

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

  If you are doing the White Card 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.

  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 official White Card immediately after you have finished.

• How do I find the Newcastle venue?

  The course is held inside Quest Newcastle West.

  Make sure you are going to the correct Quest.

  The address is 575 Hunter Street NEWCASTLE WEST, NSW 2302

• 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 our convenient locations across Sydney and regional New South Wales.

  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 white card courses due to state regulations. You must attend the white card course to get a white card.

   

• Language, Literacy and Numeracy Requirements

  You don’t need to be fluent in English to do this White Card course in Newcastle. A basic level is fine as long as you can follow along, understand safety instructions, and communicate with your trainer.

  That means being able to read simple signs and short texts, write basic answers on forms, and follow verbal instructions during the session. A bit of basic numeracy helps too, like reading times or simple measurements.

  If English is your second language, that’s completely fine. Just make sure you’re comfortable enough to participate and take in the safety content.

  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.