In Queensland, a HRW licence is valid for five years, and the authorities send a notification to each licenced forklift operator at least 4-6 weeks before the licence expiry date.People who changed their contact details and address may not get the notification. Also, some HRW licence holders may get details with incorrect information.
By visiting High Risk Work Licence Services, you can update the details and apply for the forklift licence renewal in Brisbane. If you have questions, you can contact WHSQ on 1300 362 128 for assistance.Note that you can make the renewal application from three months before to 12 months after the expiry date of your existing HRW licence.
Before proceeding to the renewal application process at HRW Licence Online Services, you should have the following items with you:
You should also keep your debit or credit card ready for making the payment for forklift licence renewal in Brisbane.
People without a CRN can also submit the application. However, WHSQ will inform you how to get your CRN.
TMR needs your digital photograph and signature to print the HRW licence. For this, you may need to visit a TMR counter to create an account or upload the photograph and signature.
You also need to furnish a competency declaration while applying for the renewal of HRW.
The HRW renewal application fee is $102.60, https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/ and you can pay by using your payment cards through BPAY after completing the application. Note that you should make the payment within seven days of submitting the application, or the application will be deemed as withdrawn. In such situations, you have to make a fresh application for renewing the HRW licence.
People who apply for the renewal of their licence before the expiry date can use their existing licence as long as they keep their renewal confirmation and receipt with them.
People who make their application after the expiry date do not get this privilege and should wait until the renewal application approval to see their licence status current. Therefore, they cannot work until their application is approved.
Interstate residents with a Queensland HRW licence can renew the licence in Queensland or their new state. People who want to renew their licence in Queensland should follow the normal renewal process.
People with licences issued by other states should follow a new procedure to renew their HRW licence in Queensland. You can access the application procedure here.
Do you have questions on the renewal of HRW application or need guidance? Call us on (07) 5573 0216 to get the assistance. You can also write to us online and get guidance.