Elevated Work Platform (OVER 11 metres)

COURSE OVERVIEW

This unit provides participants with the skills and knowledge required to safely operate a boom-type elevating work platform (EWP) with a boom height of 11 metres and above.

TOPICS COVERED

• Operate an elevating work platform with a platform height of 11 metres or more
• Position, stabilise and set up elevating work platforms
• Understand elevating work platform characteristics and capabilities
• Estimation of loads
• Effective communication skills
• Identify hazards and assess risks associated with operation
• Conduct pre-operational checks and identify faults
• Check and assess condition of safety harness and lanyard

PRE-REQUISITES

• Participants must be a minimum of 18 years of age.

• Ability to comprehend the English language

• A USI Number (Unique Student Identifier) Visit: www.usi.gov.au

• You must supply 100 points of identification, including (1) form of current photo identification

• Wear comfortable and practical clothing and enclosed safety footwear.

DURATION

2-3 Days - dependant on class size.

ASSESSMENTS

Three (3) assessments will be conducted over the duration of the course – Knowledge, Calculations and Practical Assessments. All critical components must be demonstrated and answered correctly.

LICENCES & CERTIFICATION

This course is a Victorian Worksafe accredited High Risk course and applicants deemed competent at the conclusion of the course will be provided with a Statement of Attainment and the Worksafe - Licence to Perform High Risk Work Application form.
This application is to be lodged at Australia Post (within 60 days of the date of assessment) which incurs an additional cost and payable to Australia Post.

OR,

You can now apply, renew or amend a high risk work licence online at: https://www.myworksafe.vic.gov.au

You will receive an email from myWorkSafe that contains your Training ID. The email will contain a link that allows you to upload the Notice of Assessment (NOA) to enable you to lodge your licence application. All licence applications incur a fee payable to WorkSafe Victoria. Further details can be found at: worksafe.vic.gov.au/high-risk-work-licence or by calling WorkSafe on 1300 852 562.