This course provides participants 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 High Risk Work Licence to operate this plant.
Boom-type elevating work platform 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.

Duration: 2 days of training + 1 day of assessment (24 hours)

Student/Trainer Ratio: 8:1

Prerequisites & Entry Requirements

There are no prerequisites for this course.
Participants must reside in NSW, be 18 years or older and be able to provide 100 points of ID at the time of assessment.
Participants must be able to complete the assessment in the English language.
All students must be eligible to receive nationally recognised training within Australia and provide a valid Unique Student Identifier (USI) upon enrolment.

Who should attend?

Any person who in their workplace may be required to obtain their High-Risk Work Licence for the safe operations of a Boom type Elevated Work Platform Greater than 11M in their workplace. It is recommended that participants have year 10 level reading and writing capabilities.

Course Objectives and Content

• Planning of work
• Conducting routine checks on an EWP
• Set up of an EWP
• Operation of an EWP
• Safely shutting down and secure EWP

Qualifications for Successful Participants

Statement of Attainment in:
TLILIC0005 Licence to operate a boom type elevated work platform greater than 11m
Once the SafeWork NSW assessment has been successfully completed, you will receive a SafeWork NSW Notice of Satisfactory Assessment (NSA) which is valid for 60 days. A licence application fee is payable to Australia Post for the licence card which is issued by SafeWork NSW and is nationally recognised. The licence will need to be renewed with SafeWork NSW every five(5) years.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of prior learning and/or credit transfer is not offered for this course as it is expected that all participants will be new entrants to this course of study.

Learner Support

We may be able to provide you with learning support. If you think you may need assistance with reading and/or writing, please contact our office to discuss how we may be able to assist.

Course Fees

For more information and an obligation free quote please call our office on 1300 884 978. Group discounts may apply. Please also refer to the Payment Terms and Conditions available on our website and in the Student Handbook.

What do I bring?

All necessary equipment and learning materials will be provided. Light refreshments and lunch will also be provided for training completed at our training facilities. Please wear comfortable clothing and enclosed footwear.

Where can I train?

Training can be conducted in one of our dedicated state-of-the-art training facilities or be conducted on your site.