EWP & Scissor/Vertical Lift

TLILIC0005 – Licence to Operate a Boom Type Elevating Work Platform WP (Boom Length 11m or more) 

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 in accordance with all relevant legislative requirements. Competence in this unit, does not in itself result in a Risk Work Licence (HRWL) to operate this plant. 

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. 

A person performing this work is required to hold a boom-type elevating work platform HRWL. 

This unit requires a person operating an EWP to: 

• plan for the work/task 

• prepare for the work/task 

• perform work/task 

• pack up. 

RIIHAN301E – Operate elevating work platform 

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate an elevating work platform at any height. 

This unit applies to those working in operational roles. 

The work required in this unit relates to the National Standard for High Risk Work but this unit does not provide the licence. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements that may apply to this unit can vary between states, territories and industry sectors, and must be sourced prior to applying this unit. 

This unit alone does not provide sufficient skill to independently load and unload equipment. To perform this activity safely, personnel must either complete or be assisted by someone who has completed RIIHAN308F Load and Unload Plant or equivalent.