The VTHC OHS Unit often gets enquiries from workers and members of the public regarding what are the particular requirements when it comes to operating certain pieces of equipment.
High risk work (e.g. scaffolding and rigging, operating cranes and forklifts, and using boilers and other pressure equipment). See the OHS Regulations (2017) Part 3.6 - High Risk Work and Part 6.1 Licences for more information.
This is a quick and easy way of finding what you need to know about licences, registrations, and notifications required in Victoria for people designing, operating or using certain types of high-risk plant. WorkSafe documents, including guidance material application forms, can also be accessed on that page.
The licence is valid in every Australian state and territory, enabling holders of such licences to operate high risk equipment under consistent standards everywhere in Australia.
From 1 July 2012 all Certificates of Competency issued by WorkSafe Victoria expired and employers must not allow people to perform high risk work without a valid licence to perform high risk work. These new licences must have a photo. Visit the WorkSafe website to read more and see how to transfer a Certificate of Competency to a licence. Read more.