WP High Risk Licence
WorkCover-accredited licence required by law for operating boom lifts with a platform height over 11 metres.
Legal requirement: Operating a boom lift with a platform height over 11m without a valid WP High Risk Work Licence is illegal in NSW and carries significant penalties.
What is the WP High Risk Licence?
The WP (Work Platform) High Risk Work Licence is a NSW SafeWork-regulated licence required for anyone operating a boom-type elevating work platform with a platform height exceeding 11 metres.
Unlike the Yellow Card, which is industry-endorsed, the WP Licence is a legal requirement under the Work Health and Safety Act and Regulations. Operators must hold a valid licence, and employers must verify it before allowing anyone to operate qualifying equipment.
Our training is delivered by accredited assessors and leads directly to licence application through SafeWork NSW.
Who Needs It
Operators of boom lifts with a platform height over 11m in NSW. Legally required, not optional.
Course Length
Typically one to two days including practical assessment. Contact us for scheduling.
Outcome
SafeWork NSW WP High Risk Work Licence. Must be renewed every 5 years.
Prerequisites
EWP Yellow Card (BL category) recommended. Age 18+ required.