High Risk Work Licence Courses

About this course

This Elevating Work Platform (EWP) training course in Mackay will equip 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, for use within the mining, construction, ports, and general construction industries.

A High Risk Work Licence for EWP (WP) is ideal for persons required to operate boom-type EWPs across a wide range of industrial environments.

The following topics are covered within this EWP licence course:

• 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

This is a BLENDED EWP course.
Participants complete Online pre-course learning + 2 days face-to-face learning, which includes training presentations, course information, videos, and a workbook that must be completed and submitted for marking and approval prior to attendance.

This is followed by 2 days of face-to-face training and assessment, focusing on practical EWP operation, hazard management, theory revision, calculations, and formal assessment.

This course is ideal for persons with experience in heavy industry, mining, ports, or construction environments, including prior exposure to EWPs or similar plant, but who do not hold the formal evidence required for RPL.

If you are required to operate a boom-type elevating work platform over 11 metres, 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

The following are required to commence enrolment in this EWP licence (WP) QLD course:

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

The following are required on the day of training and 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 will provide 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

You will receive a Statement of Attainment in TLILIC0005 – Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (EWP over 11 metres) issued by Momentum High Risk Training (RTO No: 46410).

Once you have been deemed competent, a Candidate Assessment Summary (CAS) will be emailed to you.

To apply for your High Risk Work Licence (HRWL – WP), you must lodge an application with WorkSafe QLD within 60 days of completing your assessment. Please retain your Candidate Assessment Summary (CAS) as evidence until your HRWL card is received by mail.

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