$73.50
Application fee per class.
High risk work licence
A high risk work licence allows you to work with certain high risk equipment and plant.
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Overview
WorkSafe issues high risk work licences under the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017.
High risk work licence classes
There are 30 classes of high risk work licences to use the following types of plant and equipment.
You don't need a high risk work licence to operate earthmoving equipment (eg excavator) or a scissor lift.
No. (Click to sort descending) | Licence (Click to clear sorting) | Code (Click to clear sorting) |
|---|---|---|
1 | Basic scaffolding licence | SB |
2 | Intermediate scaffolding licence | SI |
3 | Advanced scaffolding licence | SA |
4 | Dogging licence | DG |
5 | Basic rigging licence | RB |
6 | Intermediate rigging licence | RI |
7 | Advanced rigging licence | RA |
8 | Standard boiler operation licence | 2 BS |
9 | Advanced boiler operation licence | 2 BA |
10 | Turbine operation licence | TO |
11 | Reciprocating steam engine operation licence | ES |
12 | Tower crane operation licence | CT |
13 | Self-erecting tower crane operation licence | CS |
14 | Derrick crane operation licence | CD |
15 | Portal boom crane operation licence | CP |
16 | Bridge and gantry crane operation licence | CB |
17 | Vehicle loading crane operation licence | CV |
18 | Non-slewing mobile crane operation licence | CN |
19 | Slewing mobile crane operation licence (up to 20 tonnes) | C2 |
20 | Slewing mobile crane operation licence (up to 60 tonnes) | C6 |
21 | Slewing mobile crane operation licence (up to 100 tonnes) | C1 |
22 | Slewing mobile crane operation licence (open/over 100 tonnes) | C0 |
23 | Reach stacker operation licence | 1 RS |
24 | Boom-type elevating work platform operation licence | WP |
25 | Materials hoist (cantilever platform) operation licence | HM |
26 | Hoist (personnel and materials) operation licence | HP |
27 | Concrete-placing boom operation licence | PB |
28 | Forklift truck operation licence | LF |
29 | Order-picking forklift truck operation licence | LO |
30 | Non-slewing telehandler operation licence (over 3 tonnes) | TV |
The fastest, simplest way to apply for a high risk work licence is online. You can also add a class, or renew a high risk work licence through your myWorkSafe account.
How to apply
If you need a licence or want to apply for an additional class on your existing high risk work licence, first complete training through a registered training organisation (RTO) and pass the assessment.
You will need to provide the RTO with photo identification when registering for training.
Once you have passed the training assessment, you will receive an Assessment Number by email or a written Notice of Assessment. Lodge your licence application with your assessment results within 60 calendar days. If you don’t, you will need to complete the assessment again, at your own cost.
Submit your application through a myWorkSafe account. If you can't complete the online proof of identity, you will need to apply in person at Australia Post.
Apply online
The fastest, simplest way to apply for a high risk work licence.
If you don't have a myWorkSafe account you'll automatically create one as part of your application. Use the same email you used for your assessment to create your account.
To apply you need:
- your assessment number from your assessment email
- a current Australian passport, Australian birth certificate, Australian citizenship certificate, foreign passport with an Australian visa, or Immicard
- a current Australian driver licence or Medicare card
- a credit/debit card or PayPal account to pay the fee
You'll receive an immediate payment receipt when you submit your application.
If your online licence application is approved, you can access your digital licence straight away through myWorkSafe. You'll also receive a plastic card licence in the mail within 20 to 25 business days.
Apply through Australia Post
If you don't have the required documents, or can't complete the online identity check, you'll need to apply at Australia Post.
To complete an application at Australia Post you'll need a copy of your Notice of Assessment. If you didn't receive one from your RTO, you'll need to first set up a myWorkSafe account using the same email address you used for your assessment. You'll then be able to download and print your NoA from the link in your assessment email.
Then visit Australia Post to pick up, complete and lodge an L2 (high risk work licence) application form.
You will need to take with you
- a printed copy of your Notice of Assessment
- 100 points of identification
- a passport photo from the last six months
- credit/debit card or cash, to pay the fee
If approved you will receive a plastic card licence in the mail. You can then link your plastic card licence number to your myWorkSafe account to be able to access your digital licence.
Further information
- Licence processing time
Your high risk work licence application may take up to 45 calendar days to be processed.
If you submit your licence application online, you can track its progress through your myWorkSafe account.
- Renew an expired licence
You can apply to renew your licence within 12 months of the licence expiry date.
If your licence has expired for more than 12 months, you need proof of exceptional circumstances that prevented you from submitting your renewal application.
- Information in your own language
For translated information please call 131 450 to speak to WorkSafe with an interpreter.
- Existing certificates
Competency certificates or older certificates issued under previous Victorian legislation have now expired and cannot be used to perform high risk work.
If you have a certificate issued pre-1995, or a certificate of competency, you can’t transfer it to a high risk work licence.
Please apply for a new high risk work licence and complete the relevant training and assessment.
- Interstate licence transfers
If you hold a valid high risk work licence from another Australian state or territory, and live in Victoria, you can apply to transfer it within 12 months of your current licence expiry date.
If you don’t live in Victoria, you need reasonable grounds to apply for a Victorian licence transfer.
You can apply for an interstate high risk work licence transfer through myWorkSafe
Fee summary
$55.55
Renewal fee.
$55.55
Interstate transfer fee.
5 years
This licence is valid for five years.
Contact WorkSafe's licensing branch
To check the progress of an application or if you need assistance, contact the Licensing Branch at:
Licensing Branch
PO Box 279
Geelong Vic 3220
Phone 1300 852 562
Fax 1800 060 727
Email [email protected]