Under the Health and Safety at Work (General Risk and Workplace Management) Regulations 2016, there are restrictions on young people carrying out certain high-risk tasks in the workplace. These include construction activities, operating machinery, and handling hazardous substances.
As a result, VHNZ will not deliver practical training or assessment for high-risk activities to learners under the age of 15.
This includes the following courses but is not limited to:
- Working at Heights
- Low-Level Scaffolding
- Pole Top Rescue
- Stock Picker
- Quad Bike, Farm Bike, Tractor, 4WD
- Forklift (OSH), MEWP, Cranes, Telehandler
- Chainsaw, Agrichemicals
Learners under 15 can still complete theory-only unit standards, but they are not permitted to participate in any practical components or operate machinery or vehicles as part of training.
Further notes:
- All programme and apprenticeship enrolments (including STCW) have a minimum age requirement of 16 years.
- WorkSafe requires LUV (also known as Side-by-Side) operators to be at least 16 years old.
For any questions, please contact your Account Manager for further information.