WorkSafe probes high-risk training that lacked validity in Northern Territory

NT WorkSafe has issued a caution to both businesses and employees to verify the credentials of assessors prior to making payments for high-risk work licence training.

The warning follows the discovery by the workplace safety regulator of cases in which two assessors of high-risk work licences from other states provided training without the necessary accreditation in the Northern Territory, as stipulated by Regulation 113 of the Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Regulations 2011.

NT WorkSafe’s Manager for Licensing and Advisory Services, Ms Lisa Taylor said individuals can access a list of accredited high-risk licence assessors for the Northern Territory on the NT WorkSafe website, facilitating the process of finding the appropriate assessor for their required high-risk licence.

“Northern Territory accredited assessors have access to Northern Territory Government Assessment Report Books.”

“Workers who successfully complete training will be given an Assessment Report which is valid for 60 days. This then needs to be submitted along with an application to apply for a high-risk licence,” Ms Taylor said

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