Guest andybhoy Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 Hi all , I'm moving to Brisbane in a few months and I am a stonemason to trade , does anyone know if it's better to try and get a White card in the UK or wait til I get to Oz , I've heard that the companies in the uk that do assessments and testing for working in Australia are a rip off nut have no experience of using any as I done my TRA myself Thanks Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest welshspark Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 A company in Brisbane called Bluedog training do the white card online. You do the first part online then complete when you arrive its about $80 or $120 to do have a look on their web site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest andybhoy Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 Thanks I'll look them up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calNgary Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 The other option is a day course, sometimes easier if youve no internet or a forwarding address, this is a list of places in and around Brisbane that offer this service - http://www.google.com.au/search?q=white+card+day+course+brisbane&hl=en&rlz=1G1TSAU_ENAU442&prmd=ivnscm&source=univ&tbm=plcs&tbo=u&ei=XVQ_TviuG4nVrQeAipUO&sa=X&oi=local_group&ct=more-results&resnum=1&ved=0CGIQtQMwAA&biw=1366&bih=627 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaroy Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 I can't remeber if it was in POI that I read it or somewhere else that some companies don't like you doing the online versions as they can't guarentee it was you who actually did it. Personally I don't like online learning because if I don't understand anything then I can't ask a question or clarify something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leach Family Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Hi Andy, Not sure if this info is too late...............but My husband completed his white card in the uk, using the online site 'Bluedog' last year. He didnt have a problem, so we can say it is trustworthy site. He printed off his certificate and was able to use it in oz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest andybhoy Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Hi all thanks for replying , I have a cscs card here in scotland that was done on a computer at the training centre , I'll look up blue dog and the day course in Brisbane n see what the differences are , just another thing I want to get sorted to make it easier when there , thanks again for taking time to reply Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tosh Mckeown Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 How long does the white card last?, is it like the uk CSCS card where you need to update it every 5 years? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest andybhoy Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 A company in Brisbane called Bluedog training do the white card online. You do the first part online then complete when you arrive its about $80 or $120 to do have a look on their web site. Completed the course for $80 and received the certificate and been told my card is on it's way to the address in Brisbane were gonna be staying at !! Thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluto Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 When my husband did his white card with Bluedog Training he had to have his webcam on through out the tests to prove that it was him that sat the test with no help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calNgary Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 When my husband did his white card with Bluedog Training he had to have his webcam on through out the tests to prove that it was him that sat the test with no help. Ummm i wonder if they have a new system in place, ive known umpteen migrants complete the course here on my computer with no webcam ,when was this? Cal x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluto Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 Hi Cal He sat it in April of this year There was I think another way for doing this but I cant remember what that was, the way he did it was what Bulldog Training recommended. Sam x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest andybhoy Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 Yeah that's right with the webcam thing, they take random photos as your answering the questions to verify it's you ( don't like photos at best of times but it means it's done) not sure if they use a photo on the card though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wendyd Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Hi O/H did White Card On Line With Blue Dog Passed And Card Was In Ireland 2 Weeks Later :cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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