Elevated Work Platform Training

Aims and Outcomes 

This course aims to give candidates the necessary skills and knowledge to plan, prepare and complete Elevating Work Platform operations safely and efficiently in accordance with the National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work.

On completion of this course candidates will be able to conduct routine checks; plan work; check controls, operate and shut down elevated work platform. 

Pre-Requisite 

Licence applicants must be a least 18 years of age and be physically capable of working at height and performing EWP activities. A basic level of English and a basic understanding of mathematics will also be required. 

Course Content 

The Elevated Work Platform course is mapped to the nationally recognised unit of competency: ?

TLILIC0005 Licence to operate a boom type elevating work platform (Boom length 11m or more) Plus EWPA Yellow Card Combined Course.

• Legislation, Australian Standards, National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work, codes of practice and company EWP procedures.

• Company risk management procedures and EWP risk control

• Elevating Work Platform types, working envelope, specifications, job requirements, priorities, identifying hazards and hazard control measures relevant to EWP operation, communication, and emergency procedures.

• PPE requirements

• Pre-start/Pre-operation checks, set-up, outriggers/stabilizers, ground conditions, mobiling, working around structures and other aspects of operation.

• Shut down, stowage, post operational checks. As per manufacturers specifications and site rules.