Apply for a high risk work licence assessment enrolment number

Introduction

High risk work (HRW) training is provided by registered training organisations (RTO).  

As part of the training you will be assessed for competency in your chosen class or classes of HRW. Assessments are provided by SafeWork NSW accredited assessors who work for the RTO.

To be eligible for assessment you need to apply for an assessment enrolment number online. Once your application is complete you'll get an email with your enrolment number and next steps.

If you are unable to apply for an assessment enrolment number online, contact us on 13 77 88.

Eligibility

You must be aged 18 or over.

What you need

• a MyServiceNSW Account
  • you can create one when you start
  • you may need details from 2 identity documents
• the names of the licence classes you want to be assessed for
  Note: You must get assessed in your chosen class or classes within 30 days of getting your assessment enrolment number.
• your current HRW licence (if you have one).

Proof of identity documents

To verify your identity during the application 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 for an assessment enrolment number

1. Select the 'Apply online' button.
2. Log in or create your MyServiceNSW Account.
3. Follow the prompts to apply for an assessment number.

What happens next

1. We'll send you a confirmation email after you apply. The email will have your assessment enrolment number in it and next steps.
2. You'll need to contact your RTO for course and assessment details.
3. For your assessment you'll need to bring:
   • your enrolment number
   • an identity document with a photo, for example driver licence, NSW photo card or your current HRW licence
   • any other items specified by your RTO or assessor, such as personal protective equipment (PPE).
4. Once your assessment has been completed, you'll get an email to tell you how to apply for your licence. 

Privacy

To apply for your high risk work licence assessment enrolment number 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

• If you’ve moved permanently to NSW from another state or territory, you’ll need to transfer your licence to NSW. You can transfer your licence to NSW if it’s current or not more than 12 months past its expiry date.
• To find your high risk work licence number and details, visit Verify NSW.
• Find help and information about MyServiceNSW Accounts.