Contractor registration & authorisation
We're responsible for ensuring that contractors and their staff are safe when working at Horizon Power's sites in respect to matters over which we have control. The Contractor Work Health and Safety management lifecycle has four phases, with contractor registration and authorisation being a component of phase 2 – Onboarding.
1. Prequalification
2. Onboarding
3. Monitoring
4. Performance review
You must receive approval to work not only on Horizon Power non-electrical infrastructure but also to work on or near our generation and network assets. The purpose of onboarding contractors is to ensure that Horizon Power informs contractors of risks arising from its undertaking and ensuring we do not expose contractors to those risks. Onboarding is not intended to instruct contractors in how to undertake their work or manage risks arising from their undertaking or to prescribe methods of risk control in respect of risks under the control of contractors.
This page provides contractors with information to navigate both the registration process and/or the authorisation process to ensure all workers have the appropriate authority prior to the commencement of the work. In addition to the registration and/or authorisation of individuals prior to the commencement of work, contractors may be required to work with Horizon Power to:
- Conduct risk workshops or assessments to inform the approach to the work.
- Establish WHS management plans for the work.
- Determine the approach to emergency management for work where there are shared resources or accountabilities.
- Determine delineation between contractor and Horizon Power controlled areas (particularly where the contractor is engaged as a Principal Contractor).
Getting started...
There are two ways you will obtain approval to work on our infrastructure:
Self-managed (Standard) registration
For contractors undertaking lower risk works on Horizon Power support assets that are: not on or near the Network or Generation electrical production. Primarily, the works are deemed non-prescribed and non-specified activities. For example, cleaning, gardening, an electrician doing work at our depot, etc. You can complete the registration (Standard) form online or browse the supporting materials below for more information.
Authorisation
For contractors undertaking high risk activities on or near generation and network assets in relation to the production and transport of electricity. For example, linework, generator maintenance, cable jointing, etc. You can complete the authorisation form online or browse the supporting material below for more information.
Unsure which process is right for you?
Answer a few questions about the work you're doing and we'll let you know which forms you need to complete.
What happens next...
You'll receive formal approval, along with more information about our safety inductions, permits and compliance audits.
Registration / authorisation card
Once a worker is approved to work at one of our properties or site locations, your Horizon Power representative will issue a registration card or authorisation card. This card may be requested by Horizon Power personnel and must always be present on site and upon request.
Induction
All contractors must complete the Horizon Power Contractor Induction prior to commencing work. Your Horizon Power representative will organise access to our Learning Management System so you can access the 30 minute online induction.
Permits
Horizon Power uses Permit-To-Work systems when accessing certain parts of generation and network assets. The purpose of the work permit is to define the work that is allowed under the conditions of that access. These permits may need to be considered when you are undertaking your activity.
Compliance
Approvals will expire after three years. It is the responsibility of the worker to maintain currency and re-registration/re-authorisation via their accredited employer. Horizon Power will undertake regular compliance audits to ensure contractors employees’ have the correct authority for the work they are undertaking.
Useful resources
The process and support documents are ‘How-to' guides that cover both the registration and authorisation processes, including:
- when registration or authorisation is required,
- the Self-managed registration process,
- the Authorisation process *(coming soon), and
- both compliance verification and non-conformance processes.
*Please note: The authorisation application process is currently under review and the new process is not yet outlined in these supporting documents. More information about any upcoming changes will be provided on our website soon. In the meantime, for contractor authorisation applications please refer to the existing process here.
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Support and reference document for Contractor self-managed registration and authorisation [1.75 MB] |
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This process caters for those contractors undertaking non-prescribed/non-specified works on Horizon Power support assets or working on a deemed ‘Complex project’ for Horizon Power. For example, cleaning, gardening, an electrician doing electrical work at our depot.
A full list of non-prescribed/specified activities can be found here.
To complete your application, you will need:
- Your Horizon Power representative's email address
- Your Horizon Power accredited supplier number
- The work classification you are undertaking - refer to the registration matrix below for more information
- Formal identification (upload a copy of your driver's licence or passport)
- Photograph (passport style)
A registration card will be issued to a worker that has applied and been registered to preform work meeting the requirement of the Self-managed registration process. The registration card will expire three years after initially being approved. It is the responsibility of the worker to maintain currency, that is, the re-registration/re-authorisation via their accredited employer at the end of the expiring date.
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Contractor self-managed registration online form | |
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Contractor self-managed registration PDF form [0.99 MB] |
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Contractor self-managed registration matrix (non-prescribed/non-specified) [0.04 MB] |
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The contractor authorisation process caters for those contractors undertaking prescribed and specified works on or near the generation and network assets with regards to the production and transport of electricity.
This is any activity carried out in the course of the construction, commissioning, operation, maintenance or decommissioning of Horizon Power’s in-service network assets (referred to as a prescribed activity) or in-service generation assets (referred to as a specified activity). For example, linework, generator maintenance, cable jointing etc.
To complete your application, you will need:
- Scope of Work
- Reviewed Field Instructions 1.2 Contractor Authorisation Process and 1.3 Construction Site Access - minimum requirements
- Reviewed the Technical Training Skills Matrix to determine required training and qualifications
- Provide supporting information in alignment with the requirements above, including clear, readable copies of qualifications, licences, authorities and training certificates as supporting evidence
- Photograph (passport style)
- If previously authorised, a copy of the authorisation card (front and back)
Authorised contractor employees' are issued with a Contractor Authorisation (CA) that contains a photo and unique number. This will be used for proof of CA and of the work the contractor is authorised to undertake.
The contractor is responsible to ensure all sub-contractors have the appropriate Horizon Power authorisation prior to the commencement of the work. Horizon Power will undertake regular compliance audits to ensure contractors employees' have the correct authorisation for the work they are undertaking.
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Contractor Authorisation Application Form [0.66 MB] |
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Horizon Power Technical Training Skills Matrix [0.37 MB] |
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Please note: The existing authorisation application process is currently under review. More information about any upcoming changes will be provided on our website soon.
We're here to help
If you need help with the registration and authorisation process or have a question that isn't answered on this page, please contact us.
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