Information about these changes, and a summary of the feedback received is detailed below.
Further information
If you require additional information in relation to the information on this page, please contact Licensing Services:
Phone: 1300 424 091
Email: WorkSafeRegistration@demirs.wa.gov.au
Feedback received
Feedback from stakeholders about changes to the administration of assessor accreditations, and the response to the feedback, is summarised here: Summary of feedback and responses
Effect on high risk work licences
Show moreThere is no effect on high risk work licences. The changes only affect high risk work assessor accreditations.
Removal of encompassing (hierarchical) classes for accredited assessors
Show moreA review of the legislation, and practices in all other Australian jurisdictions, has identified that high risk work assessors should only be able to conduct assessments for the classes of accreditation shown on their accreditation document.
Previously assessors have been able to conduct assessments for the classes shown on their accreditation and any ‘encompassed (hierarchical) classes. The following table shows the previously encompassed classes:
| Class of accreditation held | Encompassed (hierarchical) classes that were previously able to be assessed |
|---|---|
| SI | SI and SB |
| SA | SI, SB and SA |
| RB | DG and RB |
| RI | DG, RB and RI |
| RA | DG, RB, RI and RA |
| C2 | CV, CN and C2 |
| C6 | CV, CN, C2 and C6 |
| C1 | CV, CN, C2, C6 and C1 |
| CO | CV, CN, C2, C6, C1 and CO |
| HP | HM and HP |
| BA | BS and BA |
Effect on existing assessors
All existing assessors will have their accreditations updated to show that they hold the previously encompassed (hierarchical) classes. This will mean that they can continue to undertake assessments for these classes.
For example, an assessor who held only class SA will have their accreditation updated to show they hold classes SB, SI and SA.
Replacement accreditation documents, and assessor ID cards, will be issued (free of charge) to reflect the classes that are being added. Cards will be issued gradually over 2-3 months from December 2024.
Effect on new applicants
HRWL holders applying to become an assessor, or to add a class to an existing accreditation, are required to apply for each class individually. For example, a person who would like to assess SB, SI and SA will need to apply for all three classes.
Training and assessment qualification requirements
Show moreThe training and assessment qualification requirements for becoming an accredited assessor have been updated. HRWL holders applying to become an assessor is now required to provide evidence of completing either:
- TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or its successor, or
- TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, or
- A diploma or higher level in adult education
Evidence is to be in the form of a copy of a statement of attainment issued by a Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
This change does not affect existing accredited assessors.
Changes to work experience requirements
Show moreHRWL holders applying for accreditation are required to provide evidence of suitable experience working in the class of high risk work they are applying for accreditation in.
The previous experience requirements for accreditation were ‘a minimum of three (3) years of verifiable, regular, recent and varied industry operational work experience’.
The new experience requirements are shown below.
| Requirement | Description |
|---|---|
| Volume of experience | Applicants are asked to provide evidence of:
Please refer to the Application guide - Application to assess high risk work for further information about the experience volume requirements for classes SA, RA, and ES. |
| Types of experience | Conducting; supervising; training; consulting; advising or similar responsibilities, can all be used to fulfill the experience volume requirements. At least 50% of the experience must be in real world industry situations. |
| Non-conforming applications | Applicants who are unable to provide evidence of the required volume and type of experience can make a submission with their application addressing why their lack of experience will not result in lower standards of health and safety. |
Limit to the number of classes per application
Show moreA maximum of three classes can be applied for at any one time. This limit has been introduced to ensure that all applications can be processed as quickly as possible.
The limit applies to applications for a new accreditation and applications to add classes to an existing accreditation. It does not apply to applications to renew an accreditation.
Requirement to maintain competency to renew
Show moreExisting accredited assessors are required to maintain their competency in each class of high risk work they are accredited for. Assessors must complete the declaration on the application form that details maintenance of competency activities they have completed, in each class of accreditation held.
New standard conditions of accreditation
Show moreThe WorkSafe Commissioner has amended the standard conditions which apply to all high risk work assessor accreditations. The new standard conditions are published here:
- WorkSafe accredited assessor conditions for high-risk work licence classes
- Accredited assessors conditions fact sheet
If you require more information or support regarding the conditions, email worksafe.assessors@demirs.wa.gov.au or call the WorkSafe Contact Centre on 1300 307 877 (during office hours).
Notifying WorkSafe of an assessment
Show moreThe conditions include a requirement to notify WorkSafe before any assessment is conducted. Notifications are required to be made using an online form found here: Online forms.
The requirement to notify WorkSafe of an assessment has no effect on the processing of a high risk work licence application or accepting the associated NOA.
Further information about this requirement can be found here:
