Course Overview
WAM Training’s EWP (Elevating Work Platforms) Course is designed for individuals who need to operate the following EWP types:
- BL – Under 11m Self-Propelled Boom Lift
- SL – Scissor Lift
- VL – Vertical Lift
Boom-type elevating work platforms (boom lifts) with a capacity exceeding 11m require a High Risk Work Licence – Class WP. This course does not result in the issuance of a High Risk Work Licence.
Remember, even when a licence isn’t required for a given machine type, employers must provide adequate levels of information, instruction, training and supervision so as to meet their legislative obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic.). This course results in the issuance of a Yellow Card from the Elevating Work Platform Association as well as a Statement of Attainment from WAM Training.
What Unit of Competency is covered during the EWP (Elevating Working Platforms) Course?
Our EWP (Elevating Working Platforms) Course covers the following Unit of Competency:
Who can enrol into our EWP (Elevating Working Platforms) Course?
To be eligible to enrol into our EWP (Elevating Working Platforms) Course, you must:
- Be a minimum 18 years of age
- Have a valid USI (you can create one for free or look yours up at www.usi.gov.au)
- Not be fearful of heights
Experience working around mobile plant is preferred, but not essential.
It’s important that you’re able to speak English clearly and be able to understand and complete worksite documentation relevant to elevating work platform operation.
EWP (Elevating Working Platforms) Course Registration
To register for the EWP (Elevating Working Platforms) Course, simply follow these steps:
Step 1
Choose your preferred course date.
Step 2
Fill in your details and complete the payment process.
Step 3
Check your inbox for your booking confirmation email.
Course Dates
There’s plenty of flexibility when it comes to booking a course with WAM Training. Choose from one of the options below, or enquire about having a private course conducted on your site. And don’t forget – Credit Account Holders can use their promo codes to save 10% when booking online!
The EWP (Elevating Working Platforms) Courses listed below are delivered at 56 Dohertys Road, Laverton North, VIC 3026.
Upcoming Workshops
Course Dates | Time | Available Spaces | Cost | Individual Bookings | Business Bookings |
14 October 2024 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 1 | $350.00 | ||
18 October 2024 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 6 | $350.00 | ||
21 October 2024 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 6 | $350.00 | ||
23 October 2024 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 4 | $350.00 | ||
28 October 2024 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 6 | $350.00 | ||
1 November 2024 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 7 | $350.00 | ||
4 November 2024 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 8 | $350.00 | ||
6 November 2024 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 8 | $350.00 | ||
8 November 2024 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 8 | $350.00 | ||
11 November 2024 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 6 | $350.00 | ||
15 November 2024 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 8 | $350.00 | ||
18 November 2024 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 8 | $350.00 | ||
25 November 2024 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 8 | $350.00 | ||
28 November 2024 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 8 | $350.00 | ||
2 December 2024 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 6 | $350.00 | ||
4 December 2024 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 7 | $350.00 | ||
5 December 2024 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 8 | $350.00 | ||
6 December 2024 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 8 | $350.00 | ||
9 December 2024 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 6 | $350.00 | ||
13 December 2024 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 8 | $350.00 | ||
16 December 2024 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 8 | $350.00 | ||
18 December 2024 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 8 | $350.00 | ||
20 December 2024 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 8 | $350.00 | ||
6 January 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 6 | $350.00 | ||
9 January 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 8 | $350.00 | ||
10 January 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 8 | $350.00 | ||
13 January 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 6 | $350.00 | ||
15 January 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 8 | $350.00 | ||
17 January 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 8 | $350.00 | ||
20 January 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 6 | $350.00 | ||
23 January 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 8 | $350.00 | ||
24 January 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 8 | $350.00 | ||
29 January 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 8 | $350.00 | ||
31 January 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 8 | $350.00 | ||
3 February 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 6 | $350.00 | ||
6 February 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 8 | $350.00 | ||
7 February 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 8 | $350.00 | ||
10 February 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 6 | $350.00 | ||
12 February 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 8 | $350.00 | ||
14 February 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 8 | $350.00 | ||
17 February 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 6 | $350.00 | ||
20 February 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 8 | $350.00 | ||
21 February 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 8 | $350.00 | ||
24 February 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 6 | $350.00 | ||
26 February 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 8 | $350.00 | ||
28 February 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 8 | $350.00 | ||
3 March 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 6 | $350.00 | ||
6 March 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 8 | $350.00 | ||
7 March 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 8 | $350.00 | ||
12 March 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 8 | $350.00 | ||
14 March 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 8 | $350.00 | ||
17 March 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 6 | $350.00 | ||
20 March 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 8 | $350.00 | ||
21 March 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 8 | $350.00 | ||
24 March 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 6 | $350.00 | ||
26 March 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 8 | $350.00 | ||
28 March 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 8 | $350.00 | ||
31 March 2025 | 07:45 am - 04:00 pm | 6 | $350.00 |
Course Details
What subjects are covered in our EWP (Elevating Working Platforms) Course?
Our EWP (Elevating Working Platforms) Course covers essential topics such as:
- Types and suitability of EWPs
- Safety paperwork and logbooks
- Hazards and controls
- Safety checks
- Elevating work platform operating techniques
- Planning for emergencies
Keep reading to find out more!
EWP (Elevating Working Platforms) Course structure
In this one day course, our expert trainers will guide you through a series of theoretical and practical training activities so that you have the confidence and competence to operate boom lifts (under 11m), scissor lifts and vertical lifts in the workplace.
Language, literacy and numeracy requirements
Trainees need to be able to speak English clearly, understand and complete worksite documentation, and explain and describe issues relating to the operation of boom lifts, scissor lifts and vertical lifts.
Our expert Trainers will guide and support you through the learning process, but it’s important to understand that the formal assessments are closed-book.
If you’re not sure if our EWP (Elevating Working Platforms) Course is suitable for you, please contact us here or by calling 1800 143 343.
Is additional support available?
WAM Training has the following support services available:
- A team of Training Support Officers to help you navigate your enrolment application and educational journey
- Direct access to our Training Manager, who can work with you to schedule further training
- Additional classroom-based training sessions at no additional cost
- Capacity to provide one-on-one training (additional fees may apply)
- Disabled toilet and parking on site
In the event that you need additional language, literacy and numeracy support, we can provide referrals to both informal and formal courses to help you to get to a level suitable for enrolment into our EWP (Elevating Working Platforms) Course.
If you feel as though you may need additional support, please contact us here or call 1800 143 343.
How many other Trainees might be at my EWP (Elevating Working Platforms) Course?
WAM Training’s EWP (Elevating Working Platforms) Course has a maximum group size of 8. We are passionate about keeping our class sizes small so that you and your team receive the dedicated attention required for a successful outcome.
EWP (Elevating Working Platforms) Course locations
We run our EWP (Elevating Working Platforms) Course regularly at our Laverton North Training Facility (56 Dohertys Road, Laverton North). Additionally, we can deliver this course for your team privately at your site (Just head on over and complete our Onsite Course Enquiry Form).
If we are running our EWP (Elevating Working Platforms) Course on your site, your staff will only be endorsed to operate the EWP categories that you make available to them during their course.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Whilst we will train you on how to select and inspect a harness prior to operating boom-type elevating work platforms, this course is not a dedicated height safety course. To be compliant with Australian Standard AS1891.4 Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices – Selection, use and maintenance, each person performing harness-based work should also complete WAM Training’s Working at Heights Course.
Our EWP (Elevating Working Platforms) Course fee is $350 (GST Exempt) per person.
Upon successful completion of our EWP (Elevating Working Platforms) Course, Trainees will be issued with a Statement of Attainment from WAM Training, and a Yellow Card from the Elevating Work Platform Association which lists the EWP types they’ve been trained in.
WAM Training’s EWP (Elevating Working Platforms) Course takes one day, from 7:45am to 4:00pm. As soon as you make your booking, you’ll receive our EWP (Elevating Working Platforms) Course Handbook which we recommend you study before attending.
More often than not, when someone fails WAM Training’s EWP (Elevating Working Platforms) Course, it’s due to not paying attention. Our highly experienced Trainers have worked with hundreds of Trainees to help them become competent EWP operators. But at the end of the day, it’s up to you to pay attention and participate during your EWP (Elevating Working Platforms) Course.
The Elevating Work Platform Association Yellow Card is valid for 5 years. Prior to the expiry, the EWPA will contact you to provide information about their online refresher options.