What is a Site Safety Card?
Most major New Zealand contractors require workers to have a valid Site Safety Card before entering a construction site. Get a Site Safety Card by completing one of our courses.
Anyone working in the New Zealand construction industry.
Most major New Zealand contractors require a valid Site Safety Card:
- To enter a building site.
- As a prerequisite when submitting a tender.
- As evidence that you or your workers are trained in keeping yourself and others safe onsite.
If you already have a Site Safety Card, find out how to renew it.
You'll get a Site Safety Card when you complete an eligible Site Safe course. Your first step is to do one of our Foundation Passport courses.
Your employer or main contractor might want to see your Site Safety Card before you can access a construction worksite.
Once you've completed your course, you can access your digital version of the Site Safety Card. Login to your Learner Portal on our website. You can also add your digital card to your Google or Apple Wallet so you can access your card on-the-go.
If you'd like a physical card, you can order one here:
Site Safety Cards are valid for 2 years.
After 2 years, you'll need to complete another eligible Site Safe course to renew your Site Safety Card – choose one of our intermediate courses or step up to a technical or leadership course.
Site Safety Card options
Foundation courses are designed for learners starting in the industry or those wanting to extend their foundation health and safety knowledge. They cover entry-level foundation health and safety topics including keeping safe, controlling risk, basic site hazards and legal requirements.
Get a foundation Site Safety Card by completing any one of:
Renew your Site Safety Card and build on your knowledge by completing any one these intermediate courses:
Technical courses are designed for learners already in the industry. They cover practical technical knowledge and skills topics including electrical, first aid, harness, fall arrest systems, site-specific safety planning, and health and safety representatives.
Get a technical Site Safety Card by completing any one of:
Leadership courses are designed for learners responsible for onsite leadership, supervision, or those managing a team. They cover theoretical and practical topics including supervising workers, leading safety onsite, and accident investigation.
Get a leadership Site Safety Card by completing any one of:
If you have completed our Health and Safety in Construction programme, you can renew your graduate Site Safety Card by attending the Continued Professional Development (CPD) Forum.
This 4-hour forum allows you to renew your Site Safety Card, keep up-to-date with the latest health and safety information and connect with other graduates in your area.
Continued Professional Development (CPD) Forum
Ready to take your learning to the next level? Work towards our Health and Safety in Construction certificate programme and achieve a Level 3 NZQA-recognised qualification.
Using your card
Access your Site Safety Card on your phone.
Download your Site Safety Card to Google and Apple wallets, ensuring you always have access to your credentials.
How to access your digital Site Safety Card