Evidence of Identity (EOI) Course Requirements

We want to make sure that every construction worker who gets trained is
properly identified, so there’s no mix-up or fraud.

Checklist

To get a White Card in Queensland and NSW, construction workers need to provide enough identification to score a total of 100 points. Different types of ID are worth different points. For example, a passport might be worth more points than a library card.

  • Gather your IDs — things like a driver’s license, passport, birth certificate, etc.
  • Make sure your IDs together add up to at least 100 points.
  • Show these IDs at their training to prove you are who you say you are.

Keep in mind that requirements might vary slightly depending on the training provider. You must always include at least 1 primary document (Category A) as part of your 100 points. 

The three documents you provide can be made up of:

One category A + two category B OR Two category A + one category B

Category A Documents
  • Australia Birth Certificate-full (not an Extract or a Commemorative Certificate)
  • Bicentennial Birth Certificate (born in 1988)
  • Australian Citizenship Certificate/Naturalisation Certificate
  • Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP)
    • Certificate of Evidence of Resident Status
    • Certificate of Evidence of Resident Status
  • Queensland of Federal Police Officer photo identity card
  • Queensland of High Risk Work licence (photographic)
  • Australian Passport (including Australian Document of Identity)
  • Foreign Passport.
  • Australian photo driver licence
  • An Australian issued education institution student identity card document (must include photo)
  • An Australian issued Photo Identification Card (this has replaced the 18+ card)
  • Queensland Accreditation/Authorisation (laminated)
    • Driver/rider trainer, pilot/escort vehicle driver; dangerous goods driver, tow truck driver, assistant certificate.
    • Bus taxi: limousine driver
  • DIBP-ImmiCard; Temporary or Resident Visa, Document for travel to Australia
    Note: Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) is not accepted.
  • Queensland Card 18+ (laminated)
Category B Documents
  • Australian Defence Force photo identity card (excluding civilians)
  • Australian Firearm Licence (with photo)
  • Australian Security Guard/Crowd Controller Licence (with photo)
  • Department of Veterans’ Affairs/Centrelink Pensioner Concession Card (including Healthcare card)
  • Education institution student identity document (without photo)
  • Financial institution debit/credit (must include signature and embossed/printed name)
  • Medicare card (Green, Blue or Yellow)
There are special circumstances that can affect the ID verification process for obtaining a White Card. Feel free to contact us to discuss your situation. Let’s make sure you get your construction career started.