Eligibility for a high risk work licence
You are eligible to obtain a high risk work licence if you:
- are at least 18 years of age
- have done a recognised course of training with an Registered Training Organisation (RTO)
- can use English at a level that enables the safe performance of high risk work
- have the knowledge and ability necessary to safely perform the high risk work
- have been assessed as competent by a Tasmanian accredited assessor.
See Training for a high risk work licence.
How to apply for a high risk work licence
You must submit the following documents at a Service Tasmania outlet:
- a completed Licence to Perform High Risk Application form (PDF, 1000.9 KB)
- your current Assessment and Interim Summary Assessment provided to you by an accredited assessor (white copy and needs to be within 60 days of issue date)
- evidence of identity documentation.
You will need to pay a fee and have your photograph taken.
If you do not receive your new licence within 60 days, you must contact WorkSafe Tasmania. If you fail to do so, you may need to go to Service Tasmania to reapply and a new fee will be incurred.
How to renew your high risk work licence
All high risk work licences must be renewed every five years.
At the time of renewal, you will need to complete a declaration that you have maintained competency in all the classes of high risk work you wish to renew.
If you fail to renew before the expiry date, you have 12 months in which to apply, but you cannot conduct high risk work during that time. If you fail to apply after the 12 month period, you will be considered a new applicant and will have to be re-assessed by an RTO.
You must submit the following documents at a Service Tasmania outlet:
- a completed Licence to Perform High Risk Work Renewal Application form (PDF, 2.2 MB)
- your current high risk work licence for identification or
- evidence of identity documentation.
You will need to pay a fee, and have your photograph taken.
WorkSafe Tasmania will not renew a licence more than 30 days before its expiry date.
If you do not receive your new licence within 60 days, you must contact WorkSafe Tasmania. If you fail to do so, you may need to go to Service Tasmania to reapply and a new fee will be incurred.
WorkSafe Tasmania will mail a renewal notice to your last known postal address. This renewal notice is courtesy only. The expiry date is printed on your licence.
How to apply for a replacement high risk work licence
If you have lost or damaged your high risk work licence, you must submit a completed Licence to Perform High Risk Application form (PDF, 1000.9 KB) at a Service Tasmania outlet. You will also need to pay a fee.
Changing your contact details
You must notify WorkSafe Tasmania within 14 days if:
- your residential/postal address details change
- you change your name (evidence will need to be provided)
- you become incapable of competently performing the high risk work
- your licence is suspended or cancelled by another state or territory.
Resources
Licence to Perform High Risk Application form (PDF, 1000.9 KB)
Licence to Perform High Risk Work Renewal Application form (PDF, 2.2 MB)