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High risk work licence - Queensland

Description

You will need this licence to engage in high risk work (HRW). Classes of HRW licence include:

  • scaffolding work
  • dogging and rigging work
  • crane and hoist operation
  • reach stackers
  • forklift operation
  • pressure equipment operation

A HRW licence ensure that people and businesses have the appropriate knowledge, skills, competencies and safe systems of work.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for this licence, you must complete training as per the relevant unit of competency - this will include classroom theory and practical training and assessment with a Registered Training Organisation (RTO).

Duration

5 years

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Description
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Other resources

Task Business Structure Resources
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Application process

Apply

  1. find an RTO offering training for a HRW licence class
  2. complete training as per the relevant unit of competency. This will include classroom theory and practical training
  3. book in a theory and practical assessment with your RTO. Bookings for assessments need to be made at least three business days in advance and conducted by an accredited assessor
  4. apply for a HRW licence, or to add a new class to an existing HRW licence, within 60 days of successfully completing the practical assessment.

Transfer process

Transfer

This licence cannot be transferred.

Administering agency

Office of Industrial Relations

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland

Contact details

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