Licences and their fees
Each licence has different application requirements and fees.
Asbestos removal
Class A asbestos removal licence (new or renewal)
| Fee for 2020/21 financial year | Fee for 2019/20 financial year |
|---|---|
| 68 fee units = $1007.10 | 60.3 fee units = $893.00 |
Class B asbestos removal licence (new or renewal)
| Fee for 2020/21 financial year | Fee for 2019/20 financial year |
|---|---|
| 58.5 fee units = $866.40 | 52.5 fee units = $777.50 |
Nomination of additional asbestos removal supervisor (OHS Regulations)
| Fee for 2020/21 financial year | Fee for 2019/20 financial year |
|---|---|
| Nil | Nil |
Changes to asbestos fees
Changes to the fees for an asbestos removal licences (Class A and Class B) are being phased in over a five year period. Refer to regulation 451 of the OHS Regulations 2017 for the application fees.
Construction induction (white card)
Construction induction card (OHS Regulations)
| Fee for 2020/21 financial year | Fee for 2019/20 financial year |
|---|---|
| 1.8 fee units = $26.70 | 1.8 fee units = $26.70 |
Dangerous goods
Carcinogens licence (new or renewal)
| Fee for 2020/21 financial year | Fee for 2019/20 financial year |
|---|---|
| 7.9 fee units per hour = $117.00 per hour (max 86.9 fee units = $1,287.00 over 11 hrs) |
7.9 fee units per hour = $117.00 per hour (max 86.9 fee units = $1,287.00 over 11 hrs) |
Licence to access High Consequence Dangerous Goods *#
| Fee for 2020/21 financial year | Fee for 2019/20 financial year |
|---|---|
| New or Renewal 7.6 fee units = $112.60 Amend = $28.10 Replace = $71.10 |
New or Renewal 7.6 fee units = $112.60 Amend = $28.10 Replace = $71.10 |
Permit to have unsupervised access to high consequence dangerous goods *#
| New | Renew | Amend | Replace |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0 | $0 | Nil | Nil |
Licence for a vehicle to transport dangerous goods
| Fee for 2020/21 financial year | Fee for 2019/20 financial year |
|---|---|
| New or Renewal 0.98 fee units = $14.50 Amend = Nil Replace = Nil |
New or Renewal 0.98 fee units = $14.50 Amend = Nil Replace = Nil |
Application for a Dangerous Goods Driver Licence
| Fee for 2020/21 financial year | Fee for 2019/20 financial year |
|---|---|
| New 5.77 fee units = $85.45 Renewal 5.49 fee units = $81.30 Amend 1.9 fee units = Nil Replace 4.8 fee units = Nil |
New 5.77 fee units = $85.45 Renewal 5.49 fee units = $81.30 Amend 1.9 fee units = Nil Replace 4.8 fee units = Nil |
Notification of dangerous goods storage and handling
| New | Renew | Amend | Replace |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil |
Explosives
Licence to transport explosives by road *#
| New | Renew | Amend | Replace |
|---|---|---|---|
| $62.50 per vehicle | $62.50 per vehicle | $21.88 | $50 |
Licence to transport explosives by rail *#
| New | Renew | Amend | Replace |
|---|---|---|---|
| $500 | $500 | $175 | $50 |
Licence to drive a vehicle transporting explosives *#
| New | Renew | Amend | Replace |
|---|---|---|---|
| $62.50 | $62.50 | $21.88 | $50 |
Licence to use blasting explosives *#
| New | Renew | Amend | Replace |
|---|---|---|---|
| $62.50 | $62.50 | $21.88 | $50 |
Licence to manufacture, store, sell or import explosives *#
See licence page for fee details
Licence to use fireworks as a pyrotechnician *#
| New | Renew | Amend | Replace | If an assessment of experience is conducted by WorkSafe |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $62.50 | $62.50 | $21.88 | $50 | additional $62.50 |
High risk work
High risk work licence (new or additional class application)
| Fee for 2020/21 financial year | Fee for 2019/20 financial year |
|---|---|
| 4.5 fee units = $66.60 (For each class of high risk work) | 4.5 fee units = $66.60 (For each class of high risk work) |
High risk work licence (renewal)
| Fee for 2020/21 financial year | Fee for 2019/20 financial year |
|---|---|
| 3.4 fee units = $50.35 | 3.4 fee units = $50.35 |
High risk work licence (interstate transfer application)
| Fee for 2020/21 financial year | Fee for 2019/20 financial year |
|---|---|
| 3.4 fee units = $50.35 | 3.4 fee units = $50.35 |
As of the 9th December 2019, WorkSafe are no longer issuing replacement plastic licence cards
You will need to create an online portal account with myWorkSafe.vic.gov.au, which will provide access to a digital licence. If you need help setting up your online portal account, please contact the WorkSafe advisory service.
Major hazard facilities
Major hazard facility licence (new or renewal)
| Fee for 2020/21 financial year | Fee for 2019/20 financial year |
|---|---|
| 9.3 fee units per hour = $137.70 per hour (max 6570.9 fee units = $97,315.00 over 700 hrs) |
9.3 fee units per hour = $137.70 per hour (max 6570.9 fee units = $97,315.00 over 700 hrs) |
Major hazard facility licence (transfer of licence or amendment to licence)
| Fee for 2020/21 financial year | Fee for 2019/20 financial year |
|---|---|
| 9.3 fee units per hour = $137.70 per hour (max 6570.9 fee units = $97,315.00 over 700 hrs) |
9.3 fee units per hour = $137.70 per hour (max 6570.9 fee units = $97,315.00 over 700 hrs) |
Plant design and/or alteration
Registration of plant design or notice of prescribed equipment design (OHS & EPS Regulations)
| Fee for 2020/21 financial year | Fee for 2019/20 financial year |
|---|---|
| 20 fee units = $296.20 | 20 fee units = $296.20 |
Registration of altered plant design or notice of altered prescribed equipment design (OHS & EPS Regulations)
| Fee for 2020/21 financial year | Fee for 2019/20 financial year |
|---|---|
| 20 fee units = $296.20 | 20 fee units = $296.20 |
Exemption application (OHS & EPS Regulations)
| Fee for 2020/21 financial year | Fee for 2019/20 financial year |
|---|---|
| 46.2 fee units = $667.59 | 46.2 fee units = $667.59 |
More information
To check on the progress of an application contact the Licensing Branch.
When you receive a licence you must comply with any terms and conditions imposed on it. WorkSafe may suspend or cancel a licence if the activities relating to it are not being carried out safely and competently.
Licences are required by law
Licences are issued by WorkSafe under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 and the Dangerous Goods Act 1985 and their subordinate regulations.