While no licence is required for EWP operation with a boom length of under 11 metres, an operator must have received training and be competent before operating an EWP.

This course is designed to provide the theory that an operator would be required to know about operating the machine.

Operators must still complete practical training on each different type of EWP that they are required to use.

For Individuals:

• Who may be required to use an EWP with a boom length under 11 metres at workplace
• To ensure that they remain safe while on-site
• Wanting to make sure their skills and knowledge are current and up to date with the latest industry standards

• Needing to ensure staff are appropriately trained as required by SafeWork
• That want a simple and easy way to manage staff courses with a company account (simple invoicing, access to staff certificates and personalised training page)

This Elevated Work Platform Awareness course is divided into the following topics:

• Elevated Work Platform
• EWP Site Inspection and Risk Assessment
• EWP Site Hazards
• EWP Weather Conditions
• EWP Safety Devices and Alarms
• EWP Powerlines
• EWP Hazard Controls
• EWP Emergency Procedures
• EWP Pre-operational checks
• EWP Boom Lift
• EWP Wind Rating
• EWP Pre-Check Visual
• EWP Pre-Checks Function Test
• EWP Operation of an EWP
• EWP Scissor LIft

The course requires:

• Access to the internet
• A computer or mobile device
• Average level language and numeracy skills