Elevating Work Platform – EWP Training

Assessment Course

• 1 Machine
• Boom (under 11m), Scissor, Trailer or Vertical Lift 

• Lots of practical experience

• Small group training classes

we have these machines on our site but we are able to offer Trailer Lift and Truck Mounted Lift for companies with access to the machines.

What is involved

This course offers the information and skills you need to become an Elevating Work Platform (EWP) Operator and obtain a EWPA Yellow Card. It provides basic training in the safe operation of EWPs. It covers the following skills and knowledge:

• Record and maintain information

• Assess ground conditions

• Complete the positioning, stabilising, set up of EWPs

• Operate and control an EWP

• Apply risk assessment and hazard control

• Use and interpret manufacturer’s specifications and data

• Identify problems and equipment faults

• Commonwealth, state or territory WHS legislation, standards and codes of practice

• Ability to read and comprehend manufacturer’s instructions, procedures and safety signs

• Understanding of EWP operations and operating techniques

• Emergency procedures and safety equipment

• Understanding of the hierarchy of hazard identification and control

• Procedures for the recording, reporting and maintenance of workplace records and information

• Typical routine problems encountered in the process and with equipment and adjustments required for correction

What you get at the end

On successful completion you will be issued with:

• Statement of Attainment 

• ‘Yellow Card’ issued the Elevating Work Platform Association of Australia Incorporated.

What you need to bring

• Photo ID

• Steel capped boots

What the course will cover

• Appropriate National Legislative requirements

• Site and equipment safety requirements

• Equipment characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

• Elevating work platform operational procedures

• Risk Management related to elevating work platforms

• Requirements and constraints related to elevating work platforms

What is involved

Assessment methods are:

• written theory

• practical observation

If you have any literacy problems please advise ACMT Operator Training Staff at the point of Application.

Note: To operate a Boom Lift over 11 metres, you will need to obtain a High Risk Work Licence.