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WHSQ changes its mind on paper tickets, for now.

With approximately 5000 paper ticket holders for prescribed occupations still outstanding WHSQ has decided to extend the window for recognition of these older style licences. We have been advised as follows

WOULD ALL RTOs PLEASE ENSURE THAT THEIR ASSESSORS ARE AWARE OF THE FOLLOWING:

WHSQ seeks to notify that despite the extensive communication campaign and the two year lead in period, it has now become apparent in Queensland and in a number of other jurisdictions that some paper certificate holders are still operating on expired paper certificates.

Paper certificate holders were able to convert their tickets to present day authorities between 1 July 2007 and 30 June 2008. A safety net period was also built into the legislation between 1 July 2008 and 30 June 2009 to allow revival of the expired paper tickets without penalty.

A decision has been made that the Department will allow old paper certificate holders to make a fresh application for a new licence using their old paper certificate/s as evidence of competence until 30 April 2010. Under this approach an applicant will not have to hold an assessment summary and statement of attainment issued by a RTO.

This means that certificate holders will need to present their old certificate, along with a declaration and/or letter from the applicant's employer that the applicant has worked in the occupation/s in the previous five years and pay the appropriate fee to receive their new licence.

It would be greatly appreciated if paper certificate holders who contact your organisation could be advised to visit the department's website or contact the Workplace Health and Safety Infoline (Licensing enquiries) on 1300 655 986 for further information on how to undertake this process.

If you haven't changed over your paper tickets this is your last chance to do so without having to complete a full course.