Elevated Work Platform Operation

Course Code
0417EWP
Course Type
Short Course
Course Location
Yallourn; Chadstone
Course Duration
Part Time: 3 days
Course Cost
Contact the campus for further information.
Study Modes
Part Time (Day); Part Time (Night)
Enquiries

Contact the Short Course Hotline to enrol or express your interest in this course.

Phone: 1300 657 261
Fax: 1300 094 661
Email:shortcourses@gippstafe.edu.au
Post: PO Box 3279, GMC 3841

Course Overview

This course will give you the Certificate of Competency required by the Victorian Workcover Authority to operate an Elevated Work Platform(EWP) higher than eleven metres.

As elevated work platform units are high cost items, operators need the knowledge and skills to correctly operate, care for and maintain the equipment. This course will teach you all you need to know about operating this equipment.

What you will learn

In this course you will learn about:

  • OH&S Act
  • Certification
  • EWP use and responsibilities
  • Electrical protection
  • Accident/incident reporting
  • EWP protection systems
  • Operator protective equipment
  • Operator daily inspection and maintenance
  • Operating boom type EWPs
  • General and emergency procedures
  • Maximise equipment life
  • Maximise equipment availability
  • Minimise repair costs.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

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Entry Requirements

To undertake this course you must:

  • Be reasonably fit
  • Have the ability to work at heights.

How To Apply

Direct to Institute