Background to High Risk Work Licences
Pressure equipment operation is classed as High Risk Work (HRW).
- Classed as
- High Risk Work (HRW)
- System
- National HRW licensing
- Law
- State WHS Regulations
- Includes
- Boiler operation
How High Risk Work licensing works
A national system
Pressure equipment operation is classed as High Risk Work (HRW).
A licence to perform HRW is part of a national system which authorises individuals to carry out particular classes of work including boiler operation.
The HRW licence has been incorporated into each state’s law via their respective WHS Regulations.
How to obtain a HRW licence
- Be trained by an RTOTrained in accordance with the applicable Unit of Competency.
- Be assessed as competentAssessed against the applicable national assessment instrument (NAI).
- By an accredited assessorAn Assessor who is accredited by the Work Health and Safety regulator under the WHS regulations.
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High Risk Work licences: your questions
What is High Risk Work (HRW)?
Pressure equipment operation is classed as High Risk Work (HRW).
What does a High Risk Work licence authorise?
A licence to perform HRW is part of a national system which authorises individuals to carry out particular classes of work including boiler operation.
Is the HRW licence covered by state law?
The HRW licence has been incorporated into each state’s law via their respective WHS Regulations.
How do I obtain a High Risk Work licence?
To obtain a HRW licence, a person must be trained in accordance with the applicable Unit of Competency by an RTO and then be assessed as competent against the applicable national assessment instrument (NAI) by an Assessor who is accredited by the Work Health and Safety regulator under the WHS regulations.