This course trains you to understand the relevant guidelines, regulations and Codes of Practice to safely assess and operate a Mobile Elevated Working Platform. It also includes a series of practical exercises where you will apply and test your knowledge of hazards, risk management and operational skills.
Below is the theory unit as well as the practical units:
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EWP Theory - 23966
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Scissor Lift - 23960
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Boom Lift Unit - 23962
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Truck-mounted - 23961
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Trailer-mounted Lift- 23963
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Vertical Lift - 32964
EWP Training purposes:
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Demonstrate knowledge of legislative requirements in relation to Codes of practice and the use of EWP’s
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Hazard management-identifying assessing and controlling hazards
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Demonstrate knowledge of types of EWP’s, and their suitability for purpose
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Safety features of EWP including pre start checks, use of safety harness, reporting problems and incidents
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Emergency rescue plans and retrieval systems.
EWP Theory - Unit Standard 23966
Describe types of elevating work platforms (EWPs), and legislative requirements for their use.
Key learning outcomes
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Demonstrate knowledge of types of EWPs, their suitability for purpose, and safety features (range: scissor lift, truck mounted, self-propelled boom lift, trailer mounted, vertical lift)
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Demonstrate knowledge of legislative requirements in relation to Code of Practice and the use of EWPs.
Scissor Lift - Unit Standard 23960
Assess the worksite, prepare and operate a scissor lift elevating work platform (EWP).
Key learning outcomes
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Assess the worksite, and prepare to use a scissor lift EWP
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Carry out operations in a workplace environment
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Report faults and damage; and
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Shut down the scissor lift EWP.
Self-propelled boom lift - Unit Standard 23962 (Required for all other lifts)
Assess the worksite, prepare and operate a self-propelled boom lift elevating work platform (EWP).
Key learning outcomes
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Assess the worksite, and prepare to use a self-propelled boom lift EWP
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Carry out operations in a workplace environment, report faults, and shut down the selfpropelled boom lift EWP.
Truck-mounted - Unit Standard 23961
Assess the worksite, prepare and operate a truck-mounted elevating work platform (EWP).
Key learning outcomes
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Assess the worksite, and prepare to use a truck-mounted mounted EWP
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Carry out operations in a workplace environment, report faults, and shut down the truck-mounted mounted EWP.
Trailer-mounted Lift - Unit Standard 23963
Assess the worksite, prepare and operate a trailer-mounted elevating work platform.
Key learning outcomes
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Assess the worksite, and prepare to use a trailer-mounted EWP
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Carry out operations in a workplace environment, report faults, and shut down the trailer mounted EWP.
Vertical Lift - Unit Standard 23964
Assess the worksite, prepare and operate a vertical lift elevating work platform.
Key learning outcomes
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Assess the worksite, prepare and operate a vertical lift elevating work platform
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Carry out operations in a workplace environment, report faults, and shut down the vertical lift EWP.
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