Course Info

This course covers such topics as planning the work, conducting routine checks on the EWP, setting up the elevating work platform, operating the elevating work platform, and shutting down and securing the EWP after the completion of operations.

Our course covers:

• the legal requirements of holding a High Risk Licence
• pre-start checks
• pre-operational checks
• post-operational checks
• parts of an EWP
• how to read & interpret the data plate
• explanations of EWP operating terminology
• correct operational techniques
• how to calculate the weight of a load
• hot to correctly fit & wear a safety harness
• how to identify potential hazards when operating an EWP in a workplace & the strategy to use to minimise them
• what paperwork is required to be completed before & after operating an EWP & how to correctly complete this paperwork
• how to correctly tag out a faulty EWP
• how to correctly & safely mobile (drive) an EWP
• how to correctly complete a Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS)

 At our training facility, we have two different types of EWPs to learn on, a warehouse set up to use the EWPs inside, and a large area outside to practice mobiling (driving) the EWP.

In line with the new WorkSafe Victoria Conditions of Authorisation and accompanying compliance requirements for RTO’s and individual High Risk Licence Assessors, as from 1^st July 2018, RTO’s must provide WorkSafe Victoria with a Notice of Intention to carry out High Risk Licence assessments.  This notice must include:

• the names of the participants who will be sitting their High Risk Licence assessments,
• the date & approx. time of the scheduled assessments,
• the class of High Risk Licence they will assessed for,
• the details of the equipment that will be used for the assessments, and
• the exact location of the assessments (i.e. name of business and address) that the assessment will take place.

WorkSafe may send an assessor/inspector to the workplace to make sure that all is above board & compliant.  WorkSafe will then issue us with an authorisation.  Without this authorisation, all paperwork will be null & void and WorkSafe Victoria will not issue a High Risk Licence. If an applicant withdraws from the course or does not sit the assessments as originally notified to WorkSafe, RTO’s must contact WorkSafe as soon as possible with an amendment to the Notice of Intention. Please note that once these details have been sent to Worksafe, it is not permitted to allow a substitution of a notified applicant for a new proposed applicant.

A mandated Assessment Instrument has been developed for each unit of competency. The Assessment Instruments have been endorsed by Safe Work Australia, the national body with responsibility for work health and safety matters. RTOs that have HRW licensing units of competency on their scope of registration must use the mandated Assessment Instruments.

The new Assessments Instruments have been implemented nationwide for all High Risk Work Licences with Victoria being on the 1st October 2012. One of the major changes for some of the licences is that there is now a Calculations Assessment required as well as the Written and Practical Assessments. The Forklift is one of these licences, and the time that we have to allow for all the assessments to be completed is 5 hours which has added a day onto the training course.We appreciate that some people may be really good Forklift operators which means they should have no problems with the practical, but the theory is what we are finding that people are having problems with. Because this unit of competency is nationally accredited, it involves questions about the new Work Health and Safety laws that all other states have adopted. Even though Victoria has chosen not to adopt these, the unit still requires the candidates to have knowledge of them. This is why it is so important that you must STUDY the information in the Study Guide. Just reading it once is not enough.

Since this High Risk Licence went national, we have found that there is only a 70% pass rate due to the theory component of this course. We used to offer this as a 2-day course but feedback from students who have attended this course, all said that an extra day would prepare them better for the written and calculations assessments.

As from 1st October 2012, candidates have to prove they are competent as per the unit of competency – TLILIC2005A – Licence to operate a Boom-Type Elevating Work Platform (Boom Length 11 metres or more), (which has upgraded to TLILIC2005 in 2016),whether they do this by providing documented evidence, or undergo training through a Registered Training Organisation (RTO). This means they have complied with the new National regulations for High Risk Licences and the accredited assessor can sign off on their application for a forklift licence.

Unfortunately, RTO's are no longer allowed to offer assessment only for High Risk Licences. The candidate must undergo a session of training with a WorkSafe approved Registered Training Organisation (RTO) prior to their assessments, as per the compliance requirements for High Risk Licences. Without the required documentation of this session of training, the candidate cannot apply for a High Risk Work Licence.

All participants are required to study the EWP Study Guide and complete the EWP Learner Workbook prior the course. This puts everyone attending the course on the same base level of knowledge. It is very important that you STUDY the information in the Study Guide. Just reading it once is not enough, and you need to have the book longer than a week.

There is an EWP Learner Workbook that we ask all participants to complete prior to the course. Your answers are a guide for the trainer to identify how well you understand the information in the Study Guide, and identify areas that may require more coverage during the training.

All High Risk Licence assessments are CLOSED BOOK assessments. All answers are required to be written in words and in English. They are not multiple choice. Worksafe Victoria requires all candidates to be able to read, write & understand English, if sitting for a High Risk Licence.

Candidates are required to complete a written, calculations and practical assessment for this High Risk Licence.

Please note that a High Risk Licence Class WP does NOT cover you for operating a Scissor Lift as the licence is for a boom-type elevating work platform. You will also need to undergo training to be deemed competent in the safe operation of a Scissor Lift.

Please read our Information Handbook which lists our policies & procedures, student responsibilities, and other general information (e.g. cancellations & refunds, photo ID requirements).

 

What to bring

Candidates will be required to bring on the day:

• Photo ID (e.g. Australian Driver's Licence, current passport, Proof of Age Card, KeyPass). If you do not have a Victorian Driver's Licence, then you will need to bring your photo ID and also an official document stating your current Victorian residential address e.g. bank account statement (with sensitive information blanked out, rent receipt, utility bill, Centrelink Card, etc). If you are unsure, please contact our office before the course date.
• Any other High Risk Licences they may have
• Their Construction Induction OHS (White) Card, if they have one
• 2 x Passport photos (these need to have been taken within the last 6 months)
• Their EWP Study Guide & completed Learner Workbook

Reviews

 

"Excellent communication. Very thorough training. (The trainer) explained things really well."

S. Irving, (City of Ballarat), 2019

"I feel it was a tough but fair course, due to the high level of risk involced, the information needs to be known."

A, Beggs, (City of Ballarat), 2019

"This is my second course at All Skills, and I think it is the best place to get licensing as (the Admin Manager) is so polite and helps you with anything, and (the trainer) just really knows how to get information to stick in your mind and really does want you to pass and get the best out of you."

W. Cain, (Ian Cain Electrical), 2018

"Fantastic company. I will recommend. Came out with great learning skills and positive safe learning attitude. Thank you."

D. Arnold, (Sonac Australia), 2018 

"One of the best RTO's in Victoria.  The training facilities are awesome and the real life based training is great.  You get to properly use the EWPs by yourself.  Probably one of the best ways to learn and feel confident is to have a go by yourself, because you won't feel confident if you haven't tried by yourself."

D. Martelli, 2016

"Great course. (The trainer) was well prepared and knowledgeable."

K. Heathcock, (V/Line Pty Ltd), 2016

"Good."

B. Ure, (V/Line Pty Ltd), 2016

"The course was very educational.  I learnt a lot about the correct, and safe procedure involved in operating an EWP."

D. Roche, (Silo Sealing & Waterproofing), 2016

"All the training was done really well."

C. Cole, (Silo Sealing & Waterproofing), 2016

"The training course that I completed with (the trainer) from All Skills Services was very informative and thorough. I learnt a lot of additional things about elevated work platforms and their safe operation. Many thanks to all of the staff at All Skills Services. Highly recommended."

C. Horner, (Troy Walker Electrical), 2015

"I found I learnt a lot by doing this course and (the trainer) was thorough with his teaching and answered any question I had."

G. Le Blanc, (Troy Walker Electrical), 2015

"I found everything to be very professional and relevant to my course. The training was very thorough and there was adequate discussion time factored into the training guides."

S. Long, (Troy Walker Electrical), 2015

"The course conducted by 'All Skills Services' was excellent overall. Very thorough and professional with their knowledge and support.  Would not hesitate to do other courses with them at all."

Kurt Watts, (Troy Walker Electrical), 2015

"(The trainer of the EWP course) has great understanding of OHS of Australia and wants to have his students as much skills in OHS as he does. He is very passionate and deserves to have a very high quality skill level from his students."

T. Foote, (Visionstream), 2014

"(The trainer) was very enthusiastic with the (EWP) course. Great knowledge of the subject."

J. Fairburn, (Visionstream), 2014

"An eye opener to the skill sets required to use and manage an EWP."

M. Brick, (Visionstream), 2014

"I feel the diagrams and pictures were good but I feel the writing of the questions (EWP - High Risk Licence) could be in layman terms. More easier to understand."

R. Kelly, 2014

"The information books (EWP - High Risk Licence) were very simple i.e. school kids."

B. Freedman, (Accolade Wines), 2014

"Very passionate instructor/owner. Very experienced in different trade and engineering field. Genuinely knows and ensures trainee has achieved the level of skill (EWP)."

I. Panniker, (Select Solutions), 2014

"I feel the course teaching was good but the assessment with oral gives the trainer idea of the candidate's capability rather than with respect to the written oral test, however the trainer was good and delivered in right way at the end of the day (EWP)."

S. Manne, 2014

"Trainer spoke both with knowledge & experience, kept it (EWP) both enjoyable & interesting. A+
experience."

J. Grimes, (Select Solutions), 2014

"I would like to express my gratitiude and sincere thanks to All Skills Services for their assistance in the completion of my certificates in Scissor Lift, High Risk Elevating Platform and my White Card in the Construction Industry.

They were most diligent, professional and knowledgeable in their training and I thoroughly enjoyed it, leaving confident in my ability to operate all machinery trained on.

I cannot speak highly enough of All Skills and would not hesitate to recommend them to any individual or company."

W.P. Furlong, 2013

"The content, background knowledge and understanding shown in this (Scissor Lift & High Risk EWP) course was far greater than I expected. Passionate, enthusiastic & experienced teacher made for a beneficial & enjoyable learning experience."

C. Wright, 2013

"Training for EWP (High Risk) was beyond what I was expecting and have excellent understanding to work safe. I would not hesitate to recommend anybody to undertake this course at All Skills Services.
Professionalism at it's best!

Well done!"

G. Kousoulinis, 2013

"Great (EWP) training provided. Great company to get your training done. (The trainer) is a passionate and dedicated RTO and it shows in his work and attention to detail. If I need another qualification, I will come back to All Skills Services."

N. O'Leary, 2013

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