Elevated Work Platforms (EWP)
During this course, you will learn about the different types and uses of Elevated Work Platforms (EWP), safety features, and industry requirements in relation to best practice guides and legislation.
This is a 1-day course running from approximately 8am-3pm.
Course Details
Course content and Unit Standards covered are
23966 – Describe types of elevating work platforms and legal requirements.
23960 – Access worksite and prepare and use a scissor lift.
23961 - Access worksite and prepare and use a truck-mounted boom lift.
23962 – Access worksite and prepare and use a self-propelled boom lift.
23963 - Access worksite and prepare and use a trailer-mounted boom lift.
23964 - Access worksite and prepare and use a vertical lift.
A practical assessment is also completed on the day. These covers being accessed on the operating of two of the above machines. Most commonly Scissor Lift and Cherry Picker. Practical assessments can be completed on other machines on request. This is subject to machine availability and additional cost.
Price
| Course Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Elevated Work Platforms - New | $475+gst |
| Elevated Work Platforms - Refresher/Reassessment | $400+gst |
| Additional Practical Assessments | $150+gst |
| Hire of Equipment | $60+gst |
Prices are per person and additional travel and disbursements may apply.
What you need to know
Need to know:
This course can be held at our yard or at your site Nationwide.
It is ideal that you come to the course with some familiarisation with EWP machinery and have had some supervised experience.
We will not sign you off if the accessor does not deem you competent or think you have understood the course content correctly.
The accessor may provide a 6-week window to complete a Logbook of evidence to gain your certificate. We can provide a Logbook to you.
If not deemed competent, you will have to re-sit the course.
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Points to note
If we come to your site, all equipment needs to be in good working condition and have current certification. This includes any EWP machines, Lanyards, and harnesses.
Relevant facts
This course can also be done as a refresher.
The student will receive a certificate to acknowledge their completion of the Unit Standard and credits will be registered and logged on their Record of Achievement.
Students must bring a form of Identification.
Students need to bring their PPE equipment, this includes harnesses and hard hats.
