Elevating Work Platform

Workplace Training in Victoria

Information for Employers - This training can be successfully delivered in a Workplace, provided the employer is fully aware of their roles and responsibilities, and can provide suitable facilities and equipment. 

The employer must also facilitate the removal of the student from normal work duties for the training and assessment.  Seaton Training will communicate with the employer prior to booking to ensure that these requirements can be met.

Course Objective:

This training is delivered within the workplace via a 2 day face to face training course OR over a longer period of time with a combination of face to face, self paced learning and on the job operation of the boom-type elevating work platform depending on the workplace requirements. 

These delivery options provide students with the knowledge and experience to be assessed for a High Risk Work Licence (WP).  On successful completion of this course students will be issued with;

• A statement of attainment for the unit TLILIC0005 Licence to operate a  boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more)

• WorkSafe Notice of Assessment

Course Prerequisites:

• Must be 18 years of age or over

• Must reside in Victoria

• Must provide Drivers Licence or other photo Identification which contains Photo, Date of Birth and Signature. (see ID list below)

• Basic English, literacy and numeracy skills at a level sufficient to read and interpret workplace documentation and carry out basic mathematical calculations

• Must not currently hold an equivalent High Risk Work Licence (WP) from any jurisdiction in Australia

 Course Content:

• Planning Work including hazard identification and controls

• EWP components and dynamics

• Pre-Operational and Post Start Checks

• EWP Positioning

• Operate EWP

• Emergency Procedures

• Shut down and secure EWP

Standard Workplace E.W.P. Course Structure

Based on our many years experience in the industry, the standard course structure described below is our recommended workplace course.

Duration (up to maximum of 3 months)

2 Visits with self paced study to be completed prior to first visit

Day 1 - Revision and further explanation of the knowledge content studied prior to the course and practical driving training.

Day 2 - Brief revision of Knowledge and Practical followed by Assessment.

Note: The two days can be done as consecutive days or split to suit your business needs.

Assessment:

Assessment of this unit is done using a mandated assessment tool that consists of

• Written Assessment

• Calculation Assessment

• Practical Driving Assessment

The assessment must be conducted in English without the use of an interpreter.  The outcome of the assessment will be Competent or Not Yet Competent. If you are not yet competent your trainer will develop a revised training plan with you, and you will have an opportunity to re-sit the assessment.  Please refer to the fee section for information of re-assessment fees.