How do I obtain a licence to perform high-risk work?

From 1 September 2009, registered training organisations (RTOs) will manage all of the training and assessment for high-risk work licences in NSW. The new licence will be called a National licence to perform high risk work (HRW licence), and will be recognised in all states and territories. National certificates of competency (NCOCs) are also recognised nationally, but will be replaced with the new high-risk work card at their five-year renewal date.

In order to obtain a high-risk work licence, applicants must:

• be at least 18 years of age (unless exempted by WorkCover NSW)
• be enrolled in a recognised course of training with an RTO
• truthfully complete the appropriate WorkCover licence application form
• be assessed by an accredited certificate assessor
• provide documentary evidence of competence
• pay the set fee.

Can I proceed straight to an assessor for a high-risk work licence?

No. A licence applicant must engage with an RTO before proceeding to a high-risk work licence assessment with a WorkCover accredited assessor. The RTO will determine when the applicant is ready for assessment.

What is involved with the training of HRW?

The National standard for licensing persons performing high risk work (National Standard) provides structure around the delivery of training by specifying a number of training units that must be delivered by a registered training organisation (RTO) for a licence to be issued.

While there is a structure, it stills provides for a combination of formal and informal training methods, depending on the arrangements made between the applicant and the RTO, or the employer and the RTO.

Please contact the office 02 4968 9009 or email info@wiseaus.com.au for further information