Apply for a high risk work licence

High risk work (HRW) licences are renewable, photographic and recognised nationally.

To get your HRW licence you must complete formal classroom training provided by a registered training organisation (RTO) with approval to deliver the particular course.

Read information on applying for a HRW licence if you live interstate.

High risk work (HRW) licence application process

Step 1

Find an RTO offering training for a HRW licence class and enrol in the applicable course.

Step 2

Complete training as per the relevant unit of competency. This will include classroom theory and practical training.

1. Your first interaction with the RTO or assessor should not be on the day of your assessment.
2. You should be provided face-to-face training although some revision may be undertaken independently.
3. Progress to the assessment when you feel confident and ready; undertake further training if required.

Step 3

Book in a theory and practical assessment with your RTO. Bookings for assessments need to be made at least three business days in advance and conducted by an accredited assessor.

1. This assessment is closed book and is to be completed by the individual.
2. You should not discuss answers with other participants or view a copy of the test prior to sitting it.
3. The assessor should be present at all times during the assessment period.

Successful applicants will receive a Candidate Assessment Summary form from the accredited assessor and a statement of attainment from the RTO.

Step 4

Complete the online application for a new Queensland HRW Licence .

This must be done within 60 days of successfully completing the practical assessment.

Note: Interstate residents can apply for a Queensland HRW licence as long as they were trained and assessed in Queensland by a Queensland based RTO and assessor.

Step 5

Retain your Candidate Assessment Summary form and proof of payment as evidence that you can lawfully perform work in the relevant class of high risk, for up to 60 days from the date the Candidate Assessment Summary was issued, or until a decision is made on your application, provided you lodge your high risk work licence application within 60 days of the issue date.

To apply, you will require the following information*:

1. Candidate Assessment Summary form/s issued by a Queensland Accredited Assessor
2. details of your Queensland Digital Identification (QDI)
3. a valid email address
4. customer reference number (CRN) from one of the following Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) issued licence cards:
   • Queensland issued driver's licence
   • proof of age card
   • marine licence indicator card, or
   • industry authority card.
5. details of any photographic HRW licences you hold that were issued by another state, territory or the Commonwealth
6. one of the following credit cards to pay the application fee:
   • Visa
   • Mastercard.

Please note that we do not accept American Express or Diners Club cards.

Fees

You will need to pay the application fee once the HRW application is submitted. Payment is to be made via BPOINT using a credit card. If WHSQ does not receive your full payment within fourteen days of lodgement, your application will be withdrawn and you will have to submit a new application.

Goods and Services Tax (GST) does not apply to this fee.