Australian health and safety legislation required employers to verify that their employees possess the necessary skills and qualifications for safe operation, rather than assuming competence. Pinnacle Safety and Training’s Verification of Competency (VOC) assessment is designed to confirm that an operator’s skills align with the machinery and tasks they will be performing in what workplace. This assessment is commonly utilised for pre-employment checks and to meet project-specific requirements.

Our VOC assessments are conducted in accordance with Nationally Recognised Units of Competency, relevant Codes of Practice, Standards, Original Equipment Manufacturer’s (OEM) guidelines, WHS legislation, and your company’s procedures. These evaluations ensure that operators meet both industry and site-specific standards.

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.

Approximately 1 to 2 hours

$200pp for public courses

For group bookings outside our public course schedule or at your location, please submit your group booking enquiry herefor an obligation free quote

Participants will be assessed on their ability to demonstrate competency in the following areas:

• Assessing hazards and planning the work
• Planning and setting up the EWP ready for operations
• Conducting risk assessment and implementing control measures
• Conducting routine checks of equipment
• Operating the EWP
• Shutting down and securing the EWP

Participants must:

• Hold either TLILIC0005 - Licence to Operate a Boom-Type Elevating Work Platform (Boom Length 11 Metres or More) (or equivalent) or a current WP High-Risk Work Licence (for boom-type EWPs over 11m) - this will need to be sighted by the assessor on the day of training. Please note that arriving without a licence will result in you being turned away from the course
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have at least a Year 10 level of numeracy, literacy and communication skills
• Have the ability to read, write, speak and understand English
• Arrive in suitable attire: Safety boots, long pants and high-vis shirt

This VOC assessment is intended for individuals who hold a current WP High-Risk Work Licence (for boom-type EWPs over 11m) and need to have their competency verified to meet project or employer requirements. If you’ve never held a high-risk licence or it has elapsed, you’ll need to undertake our EWP over 11m high-risk work licence course.