Getting A High-Risk Work Licence: All There Is to Know

Some types of work, such as dogging and rigging, scaffolding and operating cranes, forklifts, hoists, etc., can be dangerous and require specific skills and capabilities. That is why if you intend to work in such fields, you must have a high-risk work licence. However, obtaining a high-risk work licence may not be as straightforward as it seems. You must complete specific steps first before getting your licence. The following information is everything you need to know about it.

Licence Class

High-risk work licences come in different classes. Understanding this will enable you to undergo the right training needed for your line of work. Some of the standard high-risk work licence classes include load shifting equipment, cranes and hoists, dogging and rigging, pressure equipment such as boilers, and scaffolding.

Some high-risk work licence classes are further divided into different hierarchies. For instance, load shifting high-risk work licences comprise forklift truck licences and order picking forklift licences. For cranes, you can choose reach stacker, non-slewing mobile crane, vehicle loading crane and slewing mobile crane licences. Keep in mind that the slewing mobile crane licences will also vary by maximum load weight, usually in tonnes. Scaffolding licences, on the other hand, are grouped as basic, intermediate and advanced scaffolding. Similarly, for dogging and rigging licences, you can choose from a wide range, including dogging, basic rigging, intermediate rigging and advanced rigging. It is worth noting that the licences have basic up to advanced level classes of the licence. Choosing an advanced licence usually means you can operate machinery or equipment for the other classes too (intermediate and basic).

Training

Once you understand the different licence classes, you will then need to undergo the necessary training. Keep in mind that you should only get your training from a registered training organisation (RTO). Once you enrol the applicable course based on the licence you want, you will have to complete the training, which includes both practical and theory training.

After your training, you will need to undergo an assessment by a licenced or registered assessor (many assessors are affiliated to registered training organisations, so finding one shouldn't be a hassle) before completing an online licence application.

Applying for The Licence

Upon successful completion of your practical assessment, you then have to apply for the licence online. Your RTO should help you with this, but it's good to know a thing or two about the process. First, you have to apply within a specific period (your RTO will let you know the precise duration) after completing your assessment. For the application itself, you will need the completed application form, a notice of satisfactory assessment from your assessor, a statement of attainment from your RTO and proof of identity.

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