Non-slewing telehandler licence
A licence to operate non-slewing telehandlers with a rated capacity of more than 3 tonnes.
Introducing a new non-slewing telehandler licence
Non-slewing telehandlers are used across many industries, including agriculture, construction and warehousing.
Non-slewing telehandlers are a high risk plant that require skills and expertise to operate safely. They also pose significant safety risks to people who use and interact with them.
The existing mobile crane licence training covers skills and knowledge for the safe operation of a non-slewing crane that are transferrable to a non-slewing telehandler. A key focus of the mobile crane training is around the risks of lifting freely suspended loads on a fixed or running hook, which can be done with a non-slewing telehandler by using a hook and jib attachment.
The new licence means people can complete tailored training and get a high risk work licence (HRWL) specific to non-slewing telehandlers with a rated capacity of more than 3 tonnes that are fitted with a range of attachments.
Please note, people who use non-slewing telehandlers with a rated capacity of 3 tonnes or less should be trained and competent in the use of the equipment, but do not need a licence.
The new licence is currently available.
People can do the following:
- Complete specific training for non-slewing telehandlers at an authorised Registered Training Organisation (RTO), such as TAFE.
- Pass the assessment.
- Apply for the non-slewing telehandler specific licence.
- Renew the licence every 5 years.
- What does the new licence mean for me?
If you operate non-slewing telehandlers with a rated capacity of more than 3 tonnes, you can now complete tailored non-slewing telehandler training and get a specific non-slewing telehandler HRWL, rather than a full mobile crane licence.
You'll need the new licence if you:
- operate a non-slewing telehandler with a rated capacity of more than 3 tonnes in Victoria
- do not have a current mobile crane HRWL
You won't need the new licence if you already hold a mobile crane HRWL.
Where a work platform attachment is used, further competency and/or HRWL requirements may apply.
- If I hold a mobile crane HRWL, do I need the new licence?
No, you don't, if you already hold one of these mobile crane HRWL:
- CN - non-slewing mobile crane operation licence
- C2 - slewing mobile crane operation licence (up to 20 tonnes)
- C6 - slewing mobile crane operation licence – (up to 60 tonnes)
- C1 - slewing mobile crane operation licence – (up to 100 tonnes)
- C0 - slewing mobile crane operation licence – (open/over 100 tonnes)
If you’d like more tailored education on telehandler safety and operation, you can complete the new non-slewing telehandler licence training.
Please note, those who just hold the new licence can only operate a non-slewing telehandler, not a non-slewing mobile crane or a slewing telehandler.
- Who needs a non-slewing telehandler licence?
People who want to operate a non-slewing telehandler with a rated capacity of more than 3 tonnes will need the new licence, unless they have a current mobile crane high risk work licence.
- What training do I need to get the new licence?
To get the new licence, you need to complete the course, Licence to operate a non-slewing telehandler (with a rated capacity greater than 3 tonnes). The course code is 11249NAT.
You can complete the training from 1 July 2024.
There is no prerequisite training required. However, you must be over 18 years of age to be eligible.
- Where can I do the training?
Training and assessments are available in the following locations. Many RTOs also offer training on location. Contact your nearest RTO for more information.
This list will continue to be updated as training providers become available.
RTO Training locations Contact ACE Assessment & Training Services Sale, Traralgon, Bendigo, Ballarat and on location in their immediate surrounding areas Web: aceassessment.com.au/contact-us/
Phone: 1800 456 094
Email: [email protected]Australian Industrial Trainers, Assessors & Consultants (AITAC) Pty Ltd Hamilton, Bendigo, Warrnambool, Mildura, Echuca, Tullamarine, Sale, Geelong and on location Web: aitac.edu.au/contactus
Phone: 03 9492 2988
Email: [email protected]Construction Forestry Mining and Energy Union Port Melbourne and on location Web: cfmeu.edu.au/contact/
Phone: (03) 9341 3444
Email: [email protected]Construction Training International Pty Ltd Riddells Creek and on location Web: constructiontraining.com.au/contact-us.html
Phone: (03) 5428 6790
Email: [email protected]Cove Training Seaford, Dandenong and on location in Gippsland Web: https://covetraining.edu.au/contact-us/
Phone: (03) 9111 3161Go Workplace Training Pty Ltd Dandenong and Clayton. Trainers are willing to travel anywhere in Victoria to provide training on location/at external venues, including but not limited to Bairnsdale, Ballarat, Benalla, Bendigo, Birchip, Cobram, Donald, Echuca, Geelong, Horsham, Lakes Entrance, Mildura, Moe, Morwell, Portland, Sale, Shepparton, Swan Hill, Traralgon, Wangaratta, Warracknabeal, Warrnambool, Wodonga. Web: goworkplacetraining.com.au/contact-us.php
Phone: 1300 829 295
Email: [email protected]Licence Me Wodonga and on location. Web: https://www.licenceme.com.au/
Phone: (02) 6040 0167
Email: [email protected]MultiSkills Training Geelong, Werribee and on location in their immediate surrounding areas Web: multiskills.com.au/contact-us
Phone: 1800 754 557
Email: [email protected]TME Trade Training Warrnambool, Geelong, Horsham, Swan Hill, Metropolitan Melbourne and on location Web: tme.edu.au/contact-us/
Phone: 1800 863 863
Email: [email protected]Wodonga Institute of TAFE Barnawartha North, Shepparton and on location in their surrounding areas Web: wodongatafe.edu.au/Contact-us
Call: 1300 698 233
Text: 0480 072 590
Email: [email protected] - How long will the training take?
Individual RTOs set the training duration and tailor the course content to the participants. The unit of competency lists the course as being 22 hours, or 3 days, including the assessment.
- How much will the training cost?
Individual RTOs set the training cost based on how they deliver it. Please reach out to your local training provider to discuss.
- How much will it cost to apply for the licence?
The cost to apply for the new licence is 4.5 fee units, which is standard for all HRWLs in Victoria.
The Victorian Government sets the fee unit cost each financial year. Based on the 2024-25 fee unit price, this equates to $73.50. Operators will need to renew the licence every 5 years and it’s only applicable in Victoria.
Information on the current high risk work licence cost is available on WorkSafe's Licence types and fees webpage.