Licensing and registration

There are several trades and industrial items that require either a licence or registration. Below is a listing of some of these trades and items.

Application forms
High risk work scaffolding, rigging crane and hoist operation, forklifts, pressure equipment operation
Asbestos
Demolition
Plant
Construction induction (Blue/white cards)
Registered assessors
Frequently asked questions

Contact details

Although High Risk Work Licences are recognised across Australia, to change details or to renew your licence you will need to contact the licensing branch in the state the licence was issued.

Western Australia 1300 307 877 or email wslicensing@commerce.wa.gov.au
Victoria 1300 852 562
New South Wales 1800 201 225
Queensland 1300 369 915
South Australia 1300 975 909
Northern Territory 1800 019 115
Tasmania 03 6233 8333
ACT 02 6205 0200

Fees

Licence to Perform High Risk Work

Application for Licence (new issue or variation): $81.00
Application for renewal of licence: $68.00
Application for conversion of licence: $51.00
Application for replacement of lost or stolen licence/certificate: $51.00

Demolition Licences

Class 1 Demolition Licence: $4220.00
Class 2 Demolition Licence: $2799.00
Class 3 Demolition Licence: $1399.00

Assessor for Licence to Perform High Risk Work

Registration for a new Assessor: $994.00
Renewal of Registration: $496.00
Variation of Registration: $165.00

Registration of Plant

Registration and Re-Registration: $81.00
Registration of Design of Plant: $90.00

Asbestos Removal

Unrestricted Asbestos Removal Licence - Applications & Renewals: $4312.00
Restricted Asbestos Removal Licence – Applications and Renewals: $537.50

More information

Should you need any assistance with certification, registration and/or licensing please contact the WorkSafe Customer Help Centre on 1300 307 877, or email your enquiry to wslicensing@commerce.wa.gov.au

The National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work can be accessed and downloaded from Safe Work Australia