Operating mechanical saws, driving earthmoving equipment, tending kilns or boilers - jobs like these require experience, skill and care.
Because of potential dangers, or for other reasons (e.g. environmental requirements), many workers in this industry legally require a licence to do their job.
Licences are issued by regulatory authorities, such as WorkCover or forestry agencies. Employees, employers and assessors should be aware of licensing requirements affecting their workplaces.
Further information
For further information on licensing and regulation of machinery or equipment, see the WorkCover authority in your state or territory:
Licensing across the sectors Some sectors of the industry,
by the nature of their work, require certain employees to have a licence, or there may be restrictions on the tasks an employee can take on.
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OHS - Safety First Occupational health and safety (OHS) is about protecting the health and safety of people in the workplace.
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Safety during Assessment Assessors may be qualified people working for an RTO, or they may be fellow workers supervising new colleagues.
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