Course Description

This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to safely operate a boom-type Elevating Work Platform (EWP) where the length of the boom is 11 metres or more in accordance with all relevant legislative requirements. Competence in this unit, does not in itself result in a HRWL licence to operate this plant.

Boom-type elevating work platform (EWP) means a telescoping device, hinged device, or articulated device, or any combination of these, used to support a platform on which personnel, equipment and materials may be elevated.

A person performing elevating platform work is required to hold a boom-type elevating work platform High Risk Work Licence (HRWL).

This unit requires a person operating an EWP to:

• plan for the work/task
• prepare for the work/task
• perform work/task
• pack up

Licensing/Regulatory Information 

Legislative and regulatory requirements are applicable to this unit of competency.

This unit is based on the licensing requirements of Part 4.5 of the Model Work Health and Safety (WHS) Regulations and meets Commonwealth, State and Territory HRWL requirements.

The National Assessment Instrument (NAI) is the mandated assessment for the HRWL to operate the relevant licencing class as detailed in this unit.

Selection Criteria

• Reading and writing – a learner will be able to read, comprehend and write a range of texts within a variety of contexts. 
• Oral communication – a learner will be able to use and respond to spoken language including some unfamiliar material within a variety of contexts. 
• Numeracy and mathematics – a learner will be able to recognise and use a variety of conventions and symbolism of formal mathematics. 

Duration

3 days (8am – 4pm)

Location

• 64 Barber St, Gunnedah, NSW, 2380. 
• 15 Depot Rd, Dubbo NSW, 2830. 
• 1 Leewood Drive, Orange NSW, 2800. 

Safety Requirement