A Designated Plant Inspector is a third party person that has been registered to undertake inspections of designated plant on behalf of NT WorkSafe.

The inspections are required to:

• Verify new designated plant been designed to Australian Standards.
• Ensure designated plant has been maintained to Australian Standards and manufacturers requirements.

Requirements

To qualify for registration, a person or organisation must have the following:

• Relevant experience.
• Professional Competency.
• Current professional indemnity insurance.

Application

• Procedures and the inspection checklist that will be used for each type of plant showing evidence of industry standards being used.
• Samples of inspection reports relevant to the types of plant you are applying for.
• Signed declarations from current and past employers to confirm experience.
• 2 x passport photos.
• Resume showing qualifications and experience in the designations applied for.
• Copy of Professional Competency.Proof of current professional indemnity insurance.

Note if you are an interstate applicant you are required to show a need to obtain a NT Designated Plant Inspector status.

Applications are to be sent to:

Permissioning and Advisory Services
NT WorkSafe
GPO Box 1722
Darwin NT 0801

For further information, contact 1800 019 115.

If an application satisfies the necessary competency requirements for a Designated Plant Inspector, then the applicant will receive a confirmation letter, design book, ID card and a plant package.

Renewals

Designated Plant Inspectors will be required to renew their registration every year.