Operate Elevating Work Platform

Unit Number: RIIHAN301E

CODE: EWP

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Operate elevating work platform:

Operate elevating work platform (EWP), RIIHAN301D is appropriate for all elevated work platforms including Scissor, Trailer, Truck-mounted and Vertical lifts and Boom lifts under 11 metres in length.

(If you are using a boom type elevated work platform with a reach of 11+ metres then you must have the appropriate HRWL – WP.)

Course Description: This course is designed to prepare a person to safely and effectively operate an elevating work platform, including

Plan & prepare for work,
Conduct elevated work activities,
Perform operator maintenance, and
Shut down & clean up.

Training: (Will be conducted at your premises on your machine/s)

Training: 1-3 days (depends on existing skill levels)

Typically:

1 day in class including a machine induction

Nominal 20 hours of supervised EWP operation in the work environment - recorded in the logbook provided by Logisafe

1 day revision prior to assessment.

TRAINING CONSISTS OF:

Formal training (including practical training) which covers:

The planning and preparation to safely and effectively operate an EWP

The identification and control, of work health and safety issues related to EWP operation

Understanding relevant legislative obligations and duty of care responsibilities belonging to operators of an EWP

The inspection of the EWP prior to performing work

The performance of EWP tasks in accordance with relevant standards, legislative requirements and industry codes of practice

Informal training (supervised practical training at your workplace):

Prior to completing their performance test, students are required to perform a nominal 20 hours of supervised EWP activities in their work environment. This is recorded in the logbook provided by Logisafe or documented by the employer as existing skills.

Assessment - 1 day:

Theory examination consisting of 26 questions

Performance test consisting of 9 practical exercises

Licence to operate a boom type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more)

Unit Number: TLILIC0005

CODE: WP

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Successful completion of this training and assessment will provide you with the necessary qualification to apply for a High Risk Work Licence,
which is a legal requirement for a person performing this work activity.

Licences must be applied for online within 60 days of assessment.

Licences are issued by the State Regulator (WorkSafe Qld or SafeWork NSW) and are valid for five years.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course is designed to prepare a person to safely and effectively operate a boom-type elevating work platform.

It may be conducted at your premises or a Logisafe venue

DURATION:

Usually 3 days class time + nominal 60 logbook hours.

The usual procedure is:

• 2 days in class including a machine induction
• Nominal 60 hours of supervised EWP operations in the work environment - recorded in the logbook provided by Logisafe
• 1 day revision and assessment

Classroom time can be reduced with the students completing the workbooks in their own time using comprehensive, easy to follow training notes

COURSE CONSISTS OF:

FORMAL TRAINING (including practical training) which covers:

• Understanding relevant legislative obligations and duty of care responsibilities
• Plan and prepare to perform EWP operations
• The identification and control, of work health and safety issues related to EWP operations
• Select and inspect the correct equipment for EWP operations
• The performance of EWP operations in accordance with legislative and industry standards and codes
• Checking all equipment after use

INFORMAL TRAINING (supervised practical training at your workplace):

• Prior to completing their performance test, students are required to perform a nominal 60 hours of supervised EWP operations in their work environment.
  This is recorded in the logbook provided by Logisafe.

 ASSESSMENT:

• Theory examination consisting of 68 questions
• Written assignment consisting of 2 tasks
• Performance test consisting of 5 practical exercises