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

This unit requires a person operating an EWP to:

1. plan for the work/task
2. prepare for the work/task
3. perform work/task
4. pack up.

• Training sessions will be carried out onsite in a safe designated area for practical and in a classroom environment for theory.

Performance elements:

• Plan work/task
• Prepare work/task
• Perform work/task
• Pack up

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• 100 points proof of ID 
• Good verbal and written comprehension of the English language
• Have USI or create one from https://www.usi.gov.au/your-usi/create-us
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Allowances can be made for participants with language, literacy & numeracy issues. You will complete a short literacy and numeracy assessment on enrolment and if we identify any learning difficulties the Trainer/Assessor will be notified prior to your attendance for the course. Depending on your learning difficulty, the Trainer can spend extra time assisting you and/or do a verbal assessment with you. 

• Classroom based (Face to face)
• Workplace training available on request

2 Days of training each day consist of
Day 1 – Presentation, discussion, and operational activities
Day 2 – Theory review, unit of competence assessment (formative assessment) and Practical Demonstration
The 3rd day* is for – Assessment conducted by a Safe Work NSW accredited assessor

*This timeframe is a guide only it may vary depending on your knowledge level.

• All participants are required to go through an assessment to be issued with a statement of attainment. This unit of competency is nationally recognized.
• Once the SafeWork assessment has been successfully completed, you will receive a SafeWork Notice of Satisfactory Assessment (NSA) which is valid for 60 days. A fee is then payable to Australia Post for the license card which is nationally recognised.