WorkCover Licensing for Load Shifting Equipment

IMPORTANT CHANGES: As of 30 September 2011, WorkCover NSW will no longer issue certificates of competency for operators of:

  • Front-end loader/backhoe (LB)
  • Front-end loader of the skid steer type (LS)
  • Excavators (LE)
  • Front-end loader (LL)

Please refer to the following attachment for more information: PDF


Employers and workers should contact WorkCover on 13 10 50

WorkWise Training Australia can assist you with your training and compliance requirements

WorkWise Training can deliver a structured workplace training for the above plant that meets both statutory and regulatory requirements, and issue a certificate of completion and a wallet size card.

We can also deliver nationally recognised training for the following units of competence from the RII09 Resource and Infrastructure Industry training package and issue a statement of attainment and a wallet size card.

Contact WorkWise for details of these courses:


  • RIIMPO318A - Conduct skid steer loader operations
  • RIIMPO319A - Conduct backhoe/loader operations
  • RIIMPO320A - Conduct civil construction excavator operations
  • RIIMPO321A - Conduct civil construction wheeled loader operations

training for the safe use of cranes in the workplace