Licence To Operate A Boom-type Elevating Work Platform

Our Elevated Work Platform (EWP) course is for those who require a High Risk Work Licence to operate an elevated work platform (WP class) issued from WorkSafe WA.

The course does not require you to complete any study before attending, however we do provide optional study that will help you to successfully complete the course.

During the course you will complete theory training before you complete a written and calculations assessment; and participate in practical training before completing the practical assessment.

Our Booking Confirmation provides a link to the optional study component which includes the learner guide. You will receive a learner guide when you attend.

If you would like a paper copy of the study and learner guide before you attend, you are welcome to collect a copy from our office.

If you have language or learning difficulties please note that there is a level of reading, writing and numeracy required to complete this course with us, please see the LLN information below for what this means.

Course Information:

• Course hours are 7.30am – 3.30pm, registration is at 7.15am on the first day.

• Method – Face-to-face training and assessment.

• Assessment – You will complete a written theory and calculations assessment, followed by a practical assessment.

• Note: the theory and calculations assessments are closed book; that is, you cannot look at any reference material during the assessment.

• This unit of competency is nationally recognised, those who complete this course successfully will be issued with a Statement of Attainment for TLILIC0005 – Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more).

• Successful completion will allow you to apply for an EWP (WP class) High Risk Work Licence with WorkSafe WA – we provide you with everything you need to post your licence application, including a stamped and addressed envelope. Alternatively, for a fee we can lodge the application for you. Please see pricing information above for further details.

What The Course Covers:

• How to plan EWP work and identify and manage hazards

• How to conduct routine checks

• How to set up and operate an EWP

• How to shut down, conduct post-operations checks and secure an EWP

Entry Requirements:

There is no formal pre-requisite unit of competency required, however candidates MUST;

• Be able to understand, read and write English, have an understanding of numerical values and be able to do basic calculations (for further information on the level of ability required, see ‘LLN’ below)

• Be 18 years of age or over

• Bring either one form of primary ID OR three forms of secondary ID. One form of ID MUST show your name and date of birth.

• Primary ID includes;

• Australian passport – Current or expired within the last two years, but not cancelled
• A current drivers licence or learners permit
• A current high risk licence
• A current international passport
• A current Western Australian Photo Card (formerly Proof of Age card)

• If you hold a valid high risk licence issued in a state other than WA you must bring it with you on the day of the course

• If you do not hold a current high risk work licence, or your high risk licence was not issued in Western Australia, you will be required to bring one passport photo. Regular photos or a photocopy of a passport will not be accepted by WorkSafe. If you already hold a current Western Australian issued high risk licence you do not need to bring a new photo for your licence application.

• Wear safety boots

LLN – Language, Literacy And Numeracy Requirements:

To satisfactorily complete this training with us, learners need to be able to understand, read and write basic English and be able to complete basic maths. Calculators are supplied and used during training and assessment.