High Risk Work Licence Courses

About this course

This Elevating Work Platform (EWP) training course in Mackay equips participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to safely operate a boom-type elevating work platform with a boom length of 11 metres or more within mining, construction, ports and industrial environments.

Successful completion enables eligible participants to apply for a High Risk Work Licence (WP class) through WorkSafe Queensland.

Course Topics Covered

• Plan work tasks and identify hazards
• Prepare the EWP and work area for operation
• Operate a boom-type elevating work platform safely and effectively
• Shut down, secure equipment and complete post-operational tasks

Licensing Requirement

If you are required to operate a boom-type elevating work platform with a boom length of 11 metres or more, you must hold a current High Risk Work Licence – WP.

For further information on this unit of competency, please refer to the
National Register for VET (training.gov.au).

Training requirements

Enrolment Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age at the time of assessment
• Provide 100 points of identification
  (WorkSafe QLD ID requirements)
• Hold a valid USI (Unique Student Identifier)
  (Click here to obtain a USI)
• Be able to read, write and communicate in plain English to a level sufficient to safely participate in training and assessment

Requirements on the Day of Training & Assessment

• Original 100 points of identification
  (WorkSafe QLD ID requirements)
• Steel-capped or composite safety boots
• Long-sleeved high-visibility shirt (high-visibility vests available for loan)
• Long work pants
• Hard hat (limited supply available for loan on the day)

Momentum High Risk Training provides all required training materials and stationery.

• Participants may bring their own lunch (fridges and crib rooms are available); or
• Multiple lunch options are available nearby at Mackay Harbour

Inexperienced Workers

Where a participant is considered an inexperienced worker, additional time may be required to fully develop the necessary knowledge and practical skills prior to assessment.

In these circumstances, the trainer/assessor may recommend further workplace-based training under the supervision of a competent person. Training activities must be recorded in a logbook. Once the required experience and competency have been achieved, the participant may return to Momentum High Risk Training to complete the final assessment.

Course outcomes

Certification & Licensing

Upon successful completion and being deemed competent, you will receive a
Statement of Attainment for TLILIC0005 – Licence to Operate a Boom-Type Elevating Work Platform (Boom Length 11 Metres or More)
issued by Momentum High Risk Training (RTO 46410).

A Candidate Assessment Summary (CAS) will also be issued via email. This document is required when applying for your High Risk Work Licence (HRWL).

Other Courses to Consider

• Forklift (LF) Licence
• Elevating Work Platform (WP)
• Dogging (DG) Licence
• Non-Slewing Mobile Crane (CN)
• Basic Rigging (RB) Licence

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