Apply for a high risk work licence

Introduction

If you have been sent your notice of satisfactory assessment (NSA), you can complete your application for a high risk work (HRW) licence or added class online.

You must apply for your licence within 60 days of the date your NSA was issued.

Eligibility

You must :

• be aged 18 or over
• have completed HRW training with a registered training organisation (RTO) in the appropriate class or classes
• have been assessed as competent in the class by a SafeWork NSW accredited assessor working for the RTO and been sent your NSA
• be able to use English at a level that enables high risk work to be carried out safely.

What you need

• a MyServiceNSW Account
  • you may need details from 2 identity documents
• your current HRW licence (if you have one)
• your fee payment.

Proof of identity documents

To verify your identity during the enrolment you will need to provide details from 2 identity documents. At least one of these must be a photo ID. The required documents are given in the following lists. You will need to provide either:

• 2 documents from list 1, or
• one document from list 1 and one document from list 2.

List 1

• Australian driver licence
• Australian passport
• Foreign passport with Australian visa
• Australian birth certificate
• Australian citizenship certificate
• Australian certificate of registration by descent
• ImmiCard
• Aviation and Maritime Security Identification card

List 2

• Medicare card
• Centrelink cards
  • Pensioner Concession Card
  • Health Care Card
  • Commonwealth Seniors Health Card
• Veteran Card

Note: if your name has changed due to marriage or divorce you may be asked to provide a document that can link your name, such as a marriage certificate.

How to apply

You must apply within 60 days from the date of issue of your NSA.

1. Select the 'Apply online' button.
2. Log in to your MyService NSW account.
3. Follow the prompts to submit your application.

What happens next

1. You'll get a confirmation email and receipt after you submit your application.
2. You may be required to visit a Service NSW Centre to have your photo taken.
3. You'll get your licence in the post. 

Privacy

To apply for a high risk work licence with SafeWork NSW, you’ll need to create or log in with a MyServiceNSW Account.

By logging in you consent to sharing the following with SafeWork NSW, a division of the Department of Customer Service:

• your name and email address in your MyServiceNSW Account
• the verified identity using your MyServiceNSW Account
• the verified identity documents you provided via your MyServiceNSW Account.

The High risk work licence – Privacy Collection Notice explains how your personal information will be handled once it is shared by Service NSW.

More information

• To find your high risk work licence number and details, visit Verify NSW.
• Find help and information about MyServiceNSW Accounts.