'Accredited Assessors' are trained and qualified individuals who are accredited by SafeWork SA to act on behalf of the agency. In South Australia, Accredited Assessors provide assessments for classes of high risk work.
Their role is to assess the competency of those trained in various classes of work according to certain national training instruments and provide a 'Notice of Satisfactory Assessment' (NSA) for successful assessments. As agents of SafeWork SA, they are bound by South Australian safety legislation.
To find an Accredited Assessor for a class of high risk work, see: Getting a new licence or adding a class.
Becoming an Accredited Assessor
To become an Accredited Assessor, you will be required to
- attend an information session
- provide evidence of your experience in the classes of work you wish to assess
- pass a test
- agree to abide by certain conditions set by SafeWork SA.
For further details, contact the Certification Unit.
Registered Training Organisations (RTOs)
RTOs provide training for classes of high risk work, load shifting, and a wide range of other areas.
SafeWork SA requires Accredited Assessors to be affiliated with a RTO in order to assess for classes of high risk work.
While Accredited Assessors are administered by SafeWork SA, RTOs are administered by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) in South Australia. See the ASQA website for information on maintaining your RTO registration or amending your scope of registration.
