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This course will provide you with 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 in accordance with all relevant legislative requirements.
Boom-type elevating work platform means a telescoping device, hinged device, or articulated device, or any combination of these, used to support a platform on which personnel, equipment and materials may be elevated.
This unit requires a person operating an EWP to plan for the work/task, prepare for the work/task, perform work/task, pack up.
Licensing Information:
Competence in this unit does not in itself result in a licence. A licence is obtained after competence is assessed under applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory Work Health and Safety (WHS) regulations.
The National Assessment Instrument (NAI) is the mandated assessment for the relevant licence as detailed in this unit.
Successful participants are required to lodge an application for a High Risk Work Licence with the regulatory body in the State/Territory they complete training in within 60 days from the issue date of the Statement of Attainment.
Regulatory Information
All workers on a construction site require a General Construction Induction Card (White Card).
Construction workers are required to complete the general construction induction training program, specified in the Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: Construction Work prior to starting work.
Qualification: |
Statement of Attainment - Operating a Boom Type Elevated Platform for a Licence |
Course start date: | Multiple start dates throughout the year |
Course No: |
SA-TS13 |
Campus: |
CIT Bruce |
Duration: |
24 hours (6 x 4-hour evening sessions OR 3 full days) |
Cost Info: |
Further information about fees is available at Course fees and assistance |
Indicative Cost: |
Elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more): $890 TFA fees may apply dependant on eligibility, please check with the High Risk Department for more information. |
Likely Job Outcome: |
You become eligible to apply for a High-Risk Work Licence to operate a boom‑type elevating work platform with a boom length of 11 metres or more, once you have passed the mandated National Assessment Instrument (NAI) and lodged your licence application within 60 days with Access Canberra. |
Application Type: |
High Risk - Full Fee |
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Additional Information
You are required to use the CIT Training Logbook to record all practical training and tasks completed either at CIT’s simulated workplace facility, and/or your workplace (where an appropriate EWP over 11 metres is available). The logbook is provided as a learning and evidence gathering tool. It is a mandatory component of assessment and must be submitted for the Statement of Attainment to be issued.
Under the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 (ACT), section 317, a White Card (General Construction Induction Card) is mandatory for anyone performing construction work on a construction site. The White Card is not a prerequisite for enrolment in TLILIC0005 or EWP under 11m training, unless training and assessment is delivered on a construction site.
CIT will inform you of this requirement but is not legally obligated to check White Card status unless training occurs on a construction site under the RTO’s control.
During training and assessment, you must wear suitable PPE for working on a construction site, including at a minimum:
- high visibility clothing,
- safety boots,
- Device to log on to eLearn
Entry Requirements
- Learners are typically aged 18 years or over; however, students aged 17 may enroll.
- To apply for and obtain a High Risk Work Licence (HRWL), the learner must turn 18 within 60 days of the Statement of Attainment issue date.
- Learners must be physically fit and able to work at heights.
- Learners must possess sufficient English language skills to:
- communicate effectively with others in the work area
- read and understand manufacturer instructions, workplace procedures, and safety signage
- Learners must have basic mathematical skills to estimate and measure loads. These skills are checked prior to enrolment.
- Learners must provide any required evidence of entry requirements, where applicable.
Skills Recognition
To study any course at CIT (excluding non-accredited training) you must have a Unique Student Identifier (USI).
Literacy Skills Information
We suggest that you will need Australian Core Skills Framework literacy levels of at least 3 across reading, writing, learning, oral communication and, depending on your course of study, numeracy skills to successfully complete this course. If you do not have this level, you can still enrol and seek support to improve your skills or you may prefer to begin with the lower level course. Please visit Foundation Skills.
Transition Information
Qualifications at CIT are regularly updated or replaced to meet current industry needs and maximise your employment opportunities. If this occurs while you are part way through a qualification, you may need to vary your learning to meet the new national requirements. CIT will aim to make this as smooth as possible for you.
Subject Cancellations/Changes
To ensure positive outcomes for all students, CIT may need to cancel or change classes at short notice. CIT will make every effort to inform students as soon as changes are made and will also make every effort to offer alternative arrangements for students to meet the requirements of the subject and complete their qualification. In an unfortunate instance when this cannot be met, you will receive a full refund. Please ensure you maintain current contact details via CIT Self Service or by contacting CIT Student Services at infoline@cit.edu.au.
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For more information about this course please contact CIT Student Services on (02) 6207 3188 or email infoline@cit.edu.au