Operate Elevating Work Platform Training (under 11m)

• Plan and prepare for EWP operations
• Identify hazards and carry out risk assessment
• Carry out prestart checks
• Operate controls
• Select, remove and fit attachments
• Perform manual descent and emergency procedures
• Shut down and return worksite to normal operations
• Return EWP to operationally ready status

On successful completion of this program, students will be awarded the following Nationally Recognised Units of Competency:

• RIIHAN301E Operate elevating work platform
• TLID3035 Operate a boom type elevating work platform (optional, where boom type EWP Equipment is available)

Pre-Requisites:

NA

FSA Entry Requirements:

• USI
• Sufficient language, literacy and numeracy skills to complete the course along with fitness to participate declaration. Entry requirements also include the need to adhere to weight restrictions of machinery being operated.
• Students must be 18 years or over
• Students are required to wear safety footwear, long sleeve shirts and long pants or overalls (site appropriate clothing, steel-cap boots and PPE). Students may be refused entry where they attend without safety footwear.
• Entry requirements also include the need to adhere to weight restrictions of machinery being operated.

Physical Requirements:

This course requires a basic to moderate level of mobility, stamina, and grip strength, with the ability to work safely at height and operate EWPs under supervision.

To successfully complete this course, you will need to be physically able to:

• Walk and bend to complete site inspections and EWP pre-start checks.
• Wear PPE, and a harness if using a boom-type EWP.
• Climb safely into and out of the EWP basket.
• Stand and operate EWP controls (raise, lower, slew, telescope).
• Use ground and emergency descent controls if required.
• Handle light manual tasks such as barricades, signage, and tools.
• Complete logbooks and defect reports after use.

Key overall physical demands:

• Mobility and stamina – walking, standing, bending, stooping during checks, setup, and operation
• Manual handling – barricades, signage, harnesses, outriggers, light tools
• Upper body strength and grip – steering and operating EWP controls, handling harness gear
• Dexterity – PPE fitting, control levers, logbooks, and emergency systems
• Tolerance – standing for extended periods, PPE, outdoor environments, working at height
• Awareness – maintaining safe distances, visibility, and team communication

Important information about the Operate EWP training:

Manufacturer's specifications for the EWP being utilised MUST be abided by, in particular the maximum person weight, eg. if the maximum person weight is 136kg, anyone above this weight CANNOT be permitted into the EWP Personnel bucket or platform.