The below information provides a description of activities which Western Australia (WA) licensed High Risk Work Licence Assessors are permitted to perform. If you are a WA licensee visiting another state under Automatic Mutual Recognition, you are only allowed to perform the activities listed below. 

If you need to apply for a WA licence more information is available on the High Risk Work Licence Assessor web pages.

Licence Identifier: WA00 – WA0000

Scope of Work

Accredited HRWL Assessors conduct Vocational Education and Training (VET) assessments for a high risk work licence.

The assessment is conducted using a nationally approved assessment instrument for the particular class of HRWL and a Notice of Assessment (NOA) is issued on completion.

Compliance requirements in WA

To get a WA registration

• Must hold a High Risk Work Licence (HRWL) in the class for which accreditation as an assessor is sought for a minimum of three years.
• Must show recent relevant experience.
• Must show a relevant qualification
• Must pay an application fee

To keep a WA registration

• Must renew the registration every three years
• They must comply with the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 and Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022, Public Sector Code of Conduct and Public Sector Code of Ethics.