This unit provides the skills and knowledge required to safely operate an elevating work platform (EWP) under 11 metres. It includes planning, conducting routine checks, safely operating the platform, and shutting down and securing the equipment.

Course Delivery

Face to Face: 480 minutes (minimum) delivery, full face to face course.
Refresher: 480 minutes (minimum) delivery, full face to face course.

This course can be delivered/assessed in the workplace or at a facility organised by the training provider.

Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.

Units Being Delivered

The following units will be included in your certificate:

• RIIHAN301E – Operate Elevating Work Platform

Entry Requirements

• Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN): Basic English, reading, writing, and numeracy skills are required.
• Unique Student Identifier (USI): You must hold a valid USI to enrol.
• Identification Requirements: Please bring three forms of identification, with at least one containing a photograph.
• Arrival Time: We recommend arriving at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled course start time.
• Enrolment Terms: For full details, please refer to our Student Handbook.

Certificate Renewal Requirements

This certificate does not require renewal, however, refresher training is recommended every 5 years, or sooner if required by workplace policies, site requirements, or changes in equipment and legislation.

Assessment Activities

Theory:
Written and/or verbal assessment covering hazard controls, operating procedures, and safety protocols

Practical (including physical requirements):
Participants will demonstrate safe operation of an elevating work platform including pre-start checks, positioning, raising/lowering, and shutdown procedures.

Note: This course requires standing, climbing, harness use, and upper body movement. Students must have access to a compliant EWP (e.g. scissor lift or boom lift under 11m) in safe working conditions for the practical component.

Further Course Information

To successfully complete the course, students are required to provide one of the following:

Letter of Support – from the student’s employer, supervisor, or site manager who has relevant experience with the machine and has observed the student operating it competently,

OR

Logbook – recording recent operating hours and tasks completed. The logbook can be completed prior to the course. If it is not completed before training, the trainer will be required to return later to finalise the assessment sign-off with the student.