Course Overview
Course Dates
Course Description
This course will teach you the skills required to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (ewp) with a boom length of 11 metres or more.
You will learn how to operate, set-up, position and work safely from a boom-type elevated work platform. In this instance, a boom-type elevating work platform can refer to a hinged device, an articulated device, a telescoping device or a combination of any of these, which are then used to support a platform for elevated materials and personnel.
This course will teach you the skills to:
- Operate an elevating work platform with a platform height 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
Times
2 days per week: 8:00am - 4:00pmQualifications and Recognition
Upon completion of this course students will receive a Statement of Attainment. A licence to perform High Risk Work is issued by WorkSafe Victoria. On successful completion of this course, you can apply to WorkSafe Victoria for a license to perform high risk work. There is a fee payable to WorkSafe for a High Risk Licence. For WorkSafe fees, please visit: www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/high-risk-work-licence.Career Opportunities
On completion of this course, and making application to WorkSafe Victoria for a High Risk Work Licence in the class of Boom type elevated work platform (WP) , holders of this class of High Risk Work Licence are able to begin working on constructions sites and can operate specific types of elevated work platforms (EWPs) safely and effectively in different locations, including on uneven terrain. This includes: locating, setting up, operating and shutting down self-propelled boom lifts with a boom length over 11 metres.
Opportunities for Further Study
N/A
Further Information
Course and Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
Must be minimum 18 years of age
Applicants will be required to undertake pre-course reading and an activity book to ensure an understanding of the learning content that will be reviewed in the class contact time. These materials will be supplied to the students upon enrolment.
Students must provide valid identification documents to the WorkSafe Victoria standards, such as a current Victorian drivers licence.
Have literacy and numeracy skills at sufficient level to be able to undertake training and assessment in English.
Have literacy and numeracy skills at a sufficient level to be able to undertake training and assessment in English.
Online requirement
Fees
Course Cost
| Fees and charges | Government subsidised concession | Government subsidised | Full fee paying student |
| Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt) | $102.00 | $510.00 | $952.00 |
| Materials fee (GST incl) | $15.00 | $15.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $117.00 | $525.00 | $952.00 |
VET Student Loans
Not Applicable for this courseHelp with Fees
Specialist Course Information
Specialist Course Information
N/A
Placement
Not ApplicablePathway to Industry Licence
Not Applicable
Material and Equipment supplied by students
Not Applicable
Student Services
Support is available for students at every stage of the study journey. Please speak to any of our friendly reception or teaching staff.Recognition of Prior Learning
RPL is unavailable: Assessment must be conducted in the workplace or in a simulated workplace environment using realistic workplace conditions, materials, activities, responsibilities, procedures, safety requirements and environmental considerations. (TGA: Assessment Conditions)Course Structure
Sample course units
- TLILIC0005 Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more)
Assessment
Theory and practical assessment