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High Risk Work Licences

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High Risk Work Licence (HRWL)

To apply for a High Risk Work Licence, you must:
  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Have completed training in the relevant class/ classes with a registered training organisation (RTO).
  • Have been assessed as competent in the relevant class by a SafeWork NSW Accredited Assessor.
  • Be able to speak English well enough to carry out HRW safely with other people.
To be able to sit your assessment, you will need to obtain your High Risk Work Licence Assessment Enrolment Number (AEN) by completing details below:
  • Have A Service NSW Account
    • It is a requirement of SafeWork NSW that all students have a Service NSW account to undertake an assessment and therefore apply for your High Risk Work Licence (HRWL). You need to either create or have a Service NSW Account.
    • YOUR SERVICE NSW ACCOUNT CAN ONLY BE LINKED TO YOU.
  • Assessment Enrolment Number
    • You must now apply for an AEN online in the HRWL class that you have been trained in.
  • Proof Of Identity(POI)
Apply for a new HRW licence or adding a new class

You must apply within 60 days from the date of issue of your Notice of Satisfactory Assessment (NSA).

  1. Once you have successfully completed your assessment, you will get an email containing your NSA and a link to apply online.
  2. Click on the link in the email to open the application form.
  3. You will be prompted to log into your MyServiceNSW account.
  4. Complete the online form.
  5. Make your payment when prompted (this fee is payable to SafeWorkNSW).
  6. Review your details and submit the application.

What Happens Next

SafeWork NSW will:

  • Review your application and contact you by email if we need more information to process your application
  • Request for you to have your photo taken (new applications only) by attending a Service NSW Centre
    • If this is a new application, you will receive an email advising you to visit a Service NSW Centre to have your photo taken.
    • Make sure to bring the attached letter (from your email) and one form of photo ID.
  • Add your details to the Verify NSW public register
  • Post your photo licence to you.

For Assistance

Please contact SafeWork NSW on 13 10 50 or via their website

HST cannot provide you with a SafeWork NSW Licence, we only assist you with your training and assessment.

There are laws you must follow to ensure your safety, the safety of the community and to meet the requirements of your licence. High risk workers and their employers in NSW must follow the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2025

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