Mobile Elevated Work Platform

This training has been designed for people needing to develop the skills and knowledge required to operate Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs or commonly known as EWPs). The course will provide training in the safe use of various types of elevated work platforms including boom type MEWPs with boom length under 11 metres. Participants may complete singular or multiple modules, depending on the type of EWP they will be operating.

Modules include:

• Vertical Lift (VL)
• Scissor Lift (SL)
• Self Propelled Boom Lift (BL)
• Trailer Lift (TL)
• Truck Mounted Lift (TM)
•  Advanced Boom (AB)

Course Overview

TLILIC0005 – LICENCE TO OPERATE A ELEVATING WORK PLATFORM (boom length more than 11 metres)

This unit specifies the outcomes required to operate a boom type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) for licensing purposes, and involves the operation of a telescoping device, hinged device or articulated device or any combination of these used to support a platform for which personnel, equipment and materials may be elevated to perform work.

The 11 metre boom length shall be taken to mean the greater of the following:

• The vertical distance form the floor of the platform to the surface supporting the elevating work platform with the platform at its maximum height; or

• The normal reach, measured horizontally from the centre point of rotation to the outer edge of the platform in its most extended position.

Topics Covered

• Workplace Health & Safety Legislation & Operating Procedures

• Hazard Identification, Assess Risks & Control Measures

• Plan Work

• Overhead Hazards

• Pre-start Operational Checks

• Damage and Defect Reporting

• Communication Methods

• Data Plate Specifications

• Operate EWP using all controls from ground level

• Operate EWP using all basket controls

• Mobile EWP using best practice

• Unplanned and or Unsafe 3 Situations

• Use of Emergency Procedures

• Use of Emergency Decent Device explained

• Post-Operational Checks

• Shutdown and Secure EWP

What You Need To Know

Prior to enrolling in this course you will need to obtain a Unique Student Identifier (USI) please visit www.usi.gov.auand ensure you have at least one form of identification

• You Must be a minimum of 18 years of age

• You will be required to conduct mathematical calculations throughout this course

• You must understand and speak the English language at a level that enables the safe performance of high risk work

• You must supply 100 points of identification, including (1) form of current photo identification and proof of NSW address (See page 3 for further details)

• Wear comfortable and practical clothing and enclosed footwear

• Tea and Coffee and lunch is provided (if conducted at our facilities), local shops are nearby

• A passport photo is required when you lodge your HRW Licence application with Australia Post

• Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the commencement of training.