EWP Course (Elevating Work Platform - BL, SL & VL)
Overview
This Elevating Work Platform Course (Boomlift, Scissor Lift & Vertical Lift) is suitable for employees who are required to operate, transport or supervise the use of self-propelled boomlifts with under 11m capacity (BL) or any size scissor lift (SL) or vertical lift (VL).
Why complete this Elevating Work Platform Course?
Section 21 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic.) requires that employers provide an adequate level of information, instruction, training and supervision to employees to enable them to work safely.
The Elevating Work Platform Association of Australia states, “The EWPA Duty of care ‘Yellow Card’ is a nationally recognised industry training program developed by the EWPA in consultation with members and industry. The intention of this program is to assist operators, employers, equipment owners and manufactures in complying with the OH&S regulation. The Yellow Card provides the holder with evidence of training in a particular type of EWP where no licence exists. The Yellow Card provides evidence that the operators of specific types of EWPs have been trained in the safe use of the work platform. The supplier, employer and user all have documentary evidence that the required ‘duty of care’ has been met or exceeded.”
Note that WorkSafe Victoria requires that operators of boom-type EWP’s over 11m capacity hold a valid Licence to Perform High Risk Work (WP Class). This course does not satisfy this requirement.
- Hazards and control measures
- Safety checks
- Operation of boom lifts (under 11m capacity), scissor lifts and vertical lifts
- Minimum 18 years of age
- Experience working around plant/machinery is preferred
Available Dates
Upcoming Workshops
| Course Dates | Time | Available Spaces | Cost | Individual Bookings | Business Bookings |
| 14 December 2023 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 8 | $350.00 | ||
| 15 December 2023 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 6 | $350.00 | ||
| 20 December 2023 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 7 | $350.00 | ||
| 22 December 2023 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 7 | $350.00 | ||
| 5 January 2024 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 8 | $350.00 | ||
| 8 January 2024 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 6 | $350.00 | ||
| 11 January 2024 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 6 | $350.00 | ||
| 12 January 2024 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 8 | $350.00 | ||
| 15 January 2024 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 6 | $350.00 | ||
| 19 January 2024 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 7 | $350.00 | ||
| 23 January 2024 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 8 | $350.00 | ||
| 25 January 2024 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 8 | $350.00 | ||
| 29 January 2024 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 6 | $350.00 | ||
| 2 February 2024 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 8 | $350.00 | ||
| 5 February 2024 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 6 | $350.00 | ||
| 8 February 2024 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 8 | $350.00 | ||
| 9 February 2024 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 8 | $350.00 | ||
| 12 February 2024 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 6 | $350.00 | ||
| 16 February 2024 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 8 | $350.00 | ||
| 19 February 2024 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 6 | $350.00 | ||
| 22 February 2024 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 8 | $350.00 | ||
| 23 February 2024 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 8 | $350.00 | ||
| 26 February 2024 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 6 | $350.00 | ||
| 1 March 2024 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 8 | $350.00 | ||
| 5 March 2024 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 6 | $350.00 | ||
| 7 March 2024 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 8 | $350.00 | ||
| 8 March 2024 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 8 | $350.00 | ||
| 12 March 2024 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 6 | $350.00 | ||
| 15 March 2024 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 8 | $350.00 | ||
| 18 March 2024 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 6 | $350.00 | ||
| 21 March 2024 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 7 | $350.00 | ||
| 22 March 2024 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 8 | $350.00 | ||
| 25 March 2024 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 6 | $350.00 | ||
| 26 March 2024 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 8 | $350.00 | ||
| 2 April 2024 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 6 | $350.00 | ||
| 4 April 2024 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 8 | $350.00 | ||
| 5 April 2024 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 8 | $350.00 | ||
| 8 April 2024 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 6 | $350.00 | ||
| 12 April 2024 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 8 | $350.00 | ||
| 15 April 2024 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 6 | $350.00 | ||
| 18 April 2024 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 7 | $350.00 | ||
| 19 April 2024 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 8 | $350.00 | ||
| 22 April 2024 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 6 | $350.00 | ||
| 26 April 2024 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 8 | $350.00 | ||
| 29 April 2024 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 6 | $350.00 |
Course Details
Language, Literacy and Numeracy Requirements
For the Elevating Work Platform Course, trainees must have adequate English language skills to safely complete tasks relating to EWP use, such as being able to:
- Read and understand elevating work platform specifications
- Complete paperwork such as Safe Work Method Statements and logbook entries
- Ensure safe working loads are not exceeded
- Speak English clearly in order to explain, describe and verify sometimes complex needs and issues
If a trainee is concerned that they may not have the capabilities described above, please contact WAM Training on 1800 143 343 for advice.
What is the Elevating Work Platform Course outcome?
Once competence is achieved, trainees will receive a Statement of Attainment (from WAM Training) and a Yellow Card (from the Elevating Work Platform Association).
Additional Elevating Work Platform Course Information
- A maximum of 8 trainees can attend this course
- Trainees should wear safety shoes (and hi-vis clothing if they can)
- For identification, trainees should bring a driver’s licence or passport
- This course is delivered over 1 day face-to-face with a blend of classroom-based and practical activities
- Trainees are expected to have read the Course Handbook prior to attendance which will be provided upon making a booking
What does the Elevating Work Platform Course assessment involve?
- Trainees will be assessed using a short-answer test and a practical assessment involving the operation of elevating work platforms
- Verbal assessments may be conducted for the short-answer test, however Trainees will still need to demonstrate basic reading and writing skills such as reading EWP compliance plates and recording information in an EWP logbook (please refer to the Language, Literacy and Numeracy requirements outlined above)
- Verbal assessments must be conducted one-on-one, therefore may need to be postponed to a mutually agreeable date and time
If you have any questions about our Elevating Work Platform Course, please contact WAM Training on 1800 143 343.
Are there any additional fees?
Only if you lose your Yellow Card, in which case the EWPA charge $30 for a replacement
What type of machines does this apply to?
Boom-type elevating work platforms with a boom length of less than 11m (BL), scissor lifts of any height (SL) and vertical lifts of any height (VL). If completing the course on your site, only the classes of EWP that are provided will be covered.
Can I operate a scissor lift on a WP Licence?
No, the WP licence class covers boom-type elevating work platforms only. This may include:
- Self-propelled boomlifts (where the operator can move the base of the machine from the basket)
- Trailer-mounted boomlifts
- Truck-mounted boomlifts
What courses should I complete to be able to operate all EWP’s
To operate all EWP’s, you should have a WP Licence as well as an EWPA Yellow Card for Scissor Lift (SL) and Vertical Lift (VL) classes.
Here’s a link to our Boomlift Licence Course for further information.
Do I need to complete Working Safely at Heights training?
Australian Standard 1891.4 Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices requires that anyone performing harness-based work undergoes Nationally Accredited height safety training. It’s not a course pre-requisite, but we strongly recommend you complete this course as well to be completely compliant.
Here’s a link to our Working Safely at Heights Course for further information.
Paul –
Lindsay was a great trainer. Clear instructions throughout and very approachable.
Would recommend.
Praise –
The course is excellent.
The trainer is so engaging and facilitated the training well.
With zero prior experience, it was made easy.
Walter –
This is a great course. The instructor Lindsay has excellent knowledge on the subject and made it an easy process to be able to understand the objective and complete successfully.
Highly recommend it.
Teressa –
Lindsay was a wealth of knowledge. As someone who has never used this kind of machinery, I felt well informed and safe under Lindsay’s guidance
Richard –
Extremely happy! Dave was very easy to understand, and to learn from. Very clean and welcoming training facility.
Brinie –
Being a first time operator of this machinery I was extremely nervous but Danny was and is a fantastic teacher and made me feel confident in using the EWP.
Christopher –
Lindsay was very good and explained everything very well,(Especially to me who has just moved here and had no previous experience) great trainer!
Daniel –
A great training session in a relaxed environment conducted by Danny with extensive knowledge and experience.
Patrick –
Danny was a great help and a great bloke, would highly recommend WAM training to others. Very professional and helpful.
Simon –
Danny did a great job, down to earth and clearly communicates all the info in a easy way to understand.
Bradley O –
I was thankful that Danny showed confidence in me to complete the boom lift task when I expressed to him my fear of heights.
Renzo P –
Perfect course for any level of education. Danny made it easy to understand and follow despite English not being my first language.
Marie –
Paul was great with the course. Well explained and great learning environment. Will strongly tell people to come here for training.
Toni –
Loved it. Gave me better understanding of equipment and knowledge.
Trainer was great and funny, Top bloke. would recommend it.
Cameron –
Danny was good at teaching course, friendly and made the course enjoyable.
Kyle –
Danny was very knowledgeable and had a great attitude.
David Pipczak –
Instructor was great – knowledgeable and thorough.
Renee –
Paul explained everything really well and had so much information. He was a great teacher.
Kes –
Paul had a good knowledge of the material and delivered it in a manner that was easy to take in.
Sarah –
Paul has excellent knowledge & really helped with my confidence on the usage of the machine. Thank you!
Anthony –
I would like to say that this course was great it got me out of my comfort zone by operating ewps at highest. I’m can comfortably say that I am now comfortable to operate ewps. Also the lunch order was great didn’t have to leave Wam training to get lunch and food was great
Paddy –
Done my EWP course with Danny today, who was very thorough and made sure everything, especially safety related was drilled home. Good course
Nick –
I have just completed the EWP training with WAM. Dave the trainer was excellent, the facilities were excellent,the speed and content of the course was excellent. This was carried out in Covid times and all the rules were upheld. I would certainly recommend WAM Training
Daniel –
Complete EWPA course with instructor David would recommend WAM training to anyone intending to do any courses they provide.
Thomas –
Excellent ewp training course and good facility. Trainer Lindsay was very professional and knowledgeable.
Paolo –
The trainers were very professional, down to earth and went out of there way to ensure people of all levels of experience left the courses with a greater understanding and knowledge of how to safety operate the EWP’s. Second course i have done through WAM training and would highly recommend them to anyone seeking to better themselves.