EWP – Operate elevating work platform (VL – vertical personal lift) [yellow card]

Competency Standard

RIIHAN301E Operate elevating work platform or CPCCCM3001 Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres

Prerequisites

Ability to use and understand basic English. Must be able to work at heights. Learners must be at least 18 yrs of age to be issued with a full licence. Upon successful completion of the program Restricted Licences (requiring supervisionby a ticketed operator) may be issued to learners from 16 years of age. The Restricted Licence holders may operate under supervision until their 18th birthdaywhen they will be issued with a full licence from EWPA

Learning Outcomes

1 Plan and prepare for operating an elevating work platform

2 Conduct work activities from elevating work platform

3 Carry out operator maintenance

4 Clean up

Course Objectives

This unit describes a participant's skills and knowledge required to operate an elevating work platform in the Building and Construction Industry.