Licence For Elevated Work Platform Operation

Objectives

• To operate an Elevated Work Platform (boom length 11 metres or more) such as scissor lifts, cherry pickers, trailer or vehicle mounted lifts, safely and effectively.

• To pass the Victorian Worksafe Authority assessment

Course Content

Theory & Practical Training within our warehouse, WorkSafe assessment on completion of course.

Theory: 

EWP (Elevated Work Platform) learner guide is provided upon booking which must be read in order to successfully complete the written theory and calculations assessments.

*Verbal test available at an extra cost

Practical: 

Pre-Operational checks of elevated work platform and working area, negotiating hazards, applying emergency procedures, pre-start checks, checking compliance plate and load chart, entering and exiting work platform correctly, documentation, shutting down procedures and complying with Commonwealth, State and/or Territory work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS)/occupational safety and health (OSH) legislation and regulations.

Resources: 

Self-propelled boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) and relevant and appropriate materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry

Note: 

Onsite training & testing of elevated work platform operation is available upon request. Minimum numbers and WorkSafe criteria apply.

Who is this course suitable for?

This course is designed for beginners wanting to work in indoor or outdoors jobs from elevated heights, such as construction and maintenance, window washing and repair, electrical line repairs, tree care work, warehouses, fruit picking, safety inspections, and more.