Navigating the lingo in any industry can be difficult if you’re relatively new to it. In fact, it can seem like an entirely different language. If you’ve ever heard avid rock climbers talking about their sport, you’ll know what we mean. It’s seriously some kind of strange dialect, where they talk about ‘beta-ing a crag’, or ‘flashing a wall’… and no, that has nothing to do with the removal of one’s clothing.
Thankfully, the construction industry’s lingo isn’t as difficult to understand. One question that gets asked a lot is to do with the differences between construction tickets and licenses. While the short answer is ‘not a lot’, we get into more detail below.
What is a construction license?
A construction license is like any other license: it’s a card that proves you’re qualified to perform a certain task. Whether we’re talking about driving a car or operating a firearm, we need to be able to prove we’re qualified to do these things as they come with certain risks and require specific safety protocols.
A construction license proves the same. There are many different types of licenses within the construction industry which you obtain by completing the necessary training. Most of these licenses fall under the category of high-risk work licenses.
- High-Risk Work Licences
High-risk work licences allow you to perform high-risk tasks. These include crane licences, forklift licences, scaffolding licences, dogging licences and all levels of rigging. High risk work licences are nationally recognised and valid for 5 years and only requiring a licence renewal fee.
What is a construction ticket?
Construction tickets provide a similar purpose to construction licenses but are not exactly the same. While construction licenses prove that you’re qualified to perform a certain task, like dogging or rigging, tickets generally prove that you’re qualified to work in a certain environment, like working in confined spaces. Some of the examples of construction tickets include:
- Confined Space Entry Ticket
This ticket is required for those working in enclosed or partially enclosed confined spaces. It shows that you understand the associated risks, how to minimise them and the relevant legislation for this type of work. It is recommended that you refresh your training every two years. - Working At Heights Ticket
The working at heights ticket is required for anyone who works on an elevated platform, regardless of how often or rarely they do it. This ticket is nationally recognised and does not have an expiry date; however, a refresher course may be required, depending on the employer.
So, now you’re a whiz at understand the differences between tickets and licenses in the construction industry. To become a master in construction, get in touch with the team at Construction Training International. They’re Australia’s leaders in training units, offering the best facilities, most experienced staff and affordable prices to make top quality training available for everybody. Start your dream career at CTI today.
