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FACE TO FACE DELIVERY OVERVIEW

Delivered face-to-face at our training facilities in Port Melbourne and Braeside, our nationally accredited Elevating Work Platform (EWP) over 11 metres course is facilitated by experienced trainers and combines interactive classroom learning with practical scenarios that reflect real workplace conditions.

This course equips participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to operate boom-type EWPs where the length exceeds 11 metres. Participants will also complete the national Safe Work Australia assessment, which is a mandatory step in applying for a High Risk Work licence (HRWL).

Participants will learn how to identify hazards, plan EWP operations, conduct routine inspections, and implement risk controls. Participants will gain hands-on experience in setting up and operating the platform safely, using safety devices correctly, and safely shutting down and securing the equipment. The course also covers different types of EWPs, relevant high-risk work legislation, emergency procedures, and effective communication methods.

THIS COURSE IS IDEAL FOR

  • New employees requiring an EWP licence
  • Anyone required to operate an EWP over 11m
  • Telecommunication and electrical workers
  • Construction workers and trades
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Detailed Information About this Course
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LEARNING OUTCOMES

Students who are deemed competent in the unit of competency will receive a Statement of Attainment recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework. This certification is nationally recognised. The Statement is issued by Pinnacle Safety and Training (RTO 40496).

National units of competency

  • TLILIC0005 Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more)

Students who successfully complete the Worksafe National Assessment Instrument (NAI) will be eligible to apply for a High Risk Work Licence (HRWL-WP) through Worksafe QLD.

ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

Assessment for this course includes the required assessment to attain both the national unit of competency and the mandatory assessment required to apply for HRWL-EP.

Participants must obtain the required unit of competency before undertaking the National Assessment Instrument (NAI), which eligible participants will undertake on the final day of the course.

Pre-Course Study and Assessment
Participants are required to undertake mandatory pre-course study and complete an online assessment prior to attending the face-to-face course.

National Unit of Competency Assessment
Theoretical knowledge will be assessed through a series of quizzes where participants demonstrate their understanding of relevant legislation, safety procedures, risk control measures, and operating requirements for forklifts. Participants will then undertake a practical assessment involving direct observation of their ability to safely plan, operate, and shut down the forklift in accordance with regulatory and workplace standards.

National Assessment Instrument (NAI) Assessment
The NAI is a nationally recognised assessment tool developed by Safe Work Australia. It covers both theoretical and practical components of forklift operations. This assessment must be completed in English as the mandated assessment conditions do not allow an interpreter to be used during the formal assessment.

This assessment consists of three key components: a theory assessment to evaluate knowledge of safe operating procedures and legislative requirements, a series of calculations to assess load handling and stability, and a practical observation where participants must demonstrate their ability to safely operate an EWP in accordance with workplace and regulatory standards.

Successful completion of all assessment components is required to demonstrate competency and proceed with the HRWL application process.

COURSE SELECTION

This course is suitable for both beginners and experienced personnel.

PREREQUISITES & ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Pre-Course Study and Assessment
To optimise your chance of success, each participant is required to undertake mandatory pre-course study, and complete an online assessment. The link to commence this study will be provided at time of booking.

Age requirements
Participants must be at least 18 years of age. This age requirement is set by Safe Work Australia and enforced by state and territory regulators, and cannot be bypassed, even with parental or guardian consent. Refer to our FAQ for more information.

Language, Literacy and Numeracy skills (LLN)
Participants must have at least a Year 10 level of numeracy, literacy and communication skills and be able to read and write in English. If English is your second language, you must advise us at the time of booking. Contact our Sales and Service Team on 1300 990 810 to determine your eligibility to undertake this training. We will assist you in any way we can, but due to the demands of the regulated assessment process, we cannot guarantee that every applicant will possess the level of LLN required for the assessment.

Evidence of Identification
Participants must provide photo identification. Digital driver's licences will not be accepted. Please note that arriving without this ID will result in you being turned away from the course.

RESOURCES

Pinnacle Safety and Training supplies all required learning materials and safety equipment for this course.

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL) & CREDIT TRANSFERS

Recognition of Prior Learning
Pinnacle Safety and Training does not offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for this course. Due to the duration and cost of this short course, RPL assessment would have limited value to participants.

Credit Transfer
Pinnacle Safety and Training offers Credit Transfers for this training product. A Credit Transfer is granted where the previously attained unit of competency has been achieved. After enrolment, participants are eligible to submit a Credit Transfer application.

It is important to note that while the unit/s of competency are eligible for Credit Transfer, you may be required to resit the training and assessment to meet industry or legislative requirements.

COURSE WORKLOAD

This course requires participants to complete the theoretical learning and assessment before attending the face-to-face component, which takes approximately three hours. Throughout the course, participants may also be required to undertake study tasks and assessment preparation activities to support their success in the NAI Assessment.

Participants need to ensure that they allow sufficient time in a quiet, focused study environment to engage with the content and complete all required assessment tasks.

FAQs
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Q: I live in a different State. Can I travel to Victoria to do my course?

A: Yes. You can be issued with a VIC HRW licence and reside in another state if there are reasonable grounds. If you believe this applies to you, please contact WorkSafe’s Licensing Branch on 1300 852 562 or [email protected] prior to enrolment in this course. Applications are considered on a case by case basis. Also note, when applying for your High Risk Work Licence, you will have to do so at a Victorian Post Office.

Q: What is the assessment process?

A: Our Victorian EWP course is made up of one day of training and one day of assessment. Participants will be required to successfully complete a series of WorkSafe Victoria mandated assessment items. On day two you will undergo written knowledge and calculations assessment and (if eligible) you will undergo a practical skills assessment. All assessments will be “closed book” and conducted by a WorkSafe Vic Accredited Assessor (who is independent of Pinnacle Safety and Training). This mandated assessment is required to be administered by all RTOs offering this High Risk training.

Q: I failed one or more of the assessments. What does this mean for me? Can I come back and re-sit them?

A: Not everyone passes the first go – don’t be embarrassed if this happens. Even knowledgeable people may struggle to answer the technically specific exam, as the answers need to be provided precisely in accordance with WorkSafe Victoria standards. If this occurs, you may study the material in your own time, and return within 60 days to re-sit the assessment, at a cost of $198.

Q: I attended part of the training, and I now no longer wish to proceed with any more training or assessment. Can I have a refund?

A: No. The course fee you paid relates to the formal training you have already received. If you choose not to proceed with this for any reason, no refund or partial-refund will be provided. This is in accordance with our standard Terms and Conditions you accept upon enrolment.