A national licence to perform high risk work (high risk work licence) is required to operate or use equipment such as forklifts, cranes, hoists and pressure equipment as well as for dogging, rigging and erecting scaffolding.
From 1 September 2009, training and assessment for a high risk work licence must be undertaken through a Registered Training Organisation (RTO). Some practical training can occur in the workplace with the approval of the RTO.
To obtain a high risk work licence you must:
- be at least 18 years of age
- undertake a recognised course of training
- be able to use English at a level that enables the safe performance of high risk work
- have the necessary knowledge and ability to safely perform the high risk work
- be assessed as competent by an assessor using the relevant 'assessment instrument’ under realistic workplace conditions
- apply to WorkCover for a high risk work licence.
Assessment instruments
Call 13 10 50 for more information about the requirements for high risk work licences.