Boom-type EWP (11m or more) Licence Course (2 days) – Dandenong South

2-day course (includes pre-study and homework followed by 2-days face to face sessions with us).

Doesn’t suit you?

We also have a 3-day course option available (face-to-face).

Talk to us. We may be able to customise the course duration or discuss weekend course options.

To enrol, you must:

• Be 18 years or older
• Able use English and maths for safety, training, and assessment – reading, writing, communicating. Complete a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and digital (LLND) skills assessment (or discuss your LLND capability with us so we can review it to ensure you are enrolling in a suitable course)
• Be in good health and fitness, including being comfortable working at heights.
• Reside in Victoria, or have valid reasons for applying for a licence there
• Hold a valid visa to study with us (if not an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident)

Course topics include:

• Planning and preparing for EWP operations
• Checking the work area and ground conditions
• Choosing the correct EWP and safety equipment
• Identifying hazards and applying risk controls
• Conducting pre-start and operational checks
• Using safety harnesses and fall protection systems
• Setting up and stabilising the EWP
• Safely operating the EWP through all functions
• Positioning and moving the EWP safely
• Lifting and handling materials using the EWP
• Following traffic management and site rules
• Using communication methods such as hand signals and radios
• Parking, shutting down and securing the EWP
• Responding to problems or unsafe situations.

Try these sample course document pages and attempt completing our LLND assessment:

• LLND assessment
• Learner guide – read pages that explain boom-type EWP (boom length 11 metres or more) safety procedures.
• Activity book – try completing the sample activity book pages.

Yeah, I can do it OK. But I have some other concerns I want to discuss.

All good – please reach out to us and talk about any specific learning needs, limitations, support requirements, wellness concerns or disabilities. We may be able to assist you or guide you in the right direction.

Course fees are listed on the current fee schedule.
(WorkSafe licence fee is paid separately via My WorkSafe portal or Australia Post.)

• Current photo ID
• Completed activity book
• Wear: appropriate work attire (work pants and work shirts) and steel cap safety shoes
• PPE provided: high-vis clothing and hard hat (or bring your own if preferred) and fall protection equipment – harness, lanyard, etc.)

What is a boom-type elevated work platform (EWP)?

A boom-type EWP is a powered machine that can lift people, tools and materials to work at heights. It has a boom structure that can extend, raise, lower and rotate to position the platform. Examples include truck-mounted EWPs, trailer-mounted EWPs, self-propelled boom lifts and cherry pickers. Boom-type elevating work platform means a powered telescoping device (including vertical and inclined), hinged device or articulated device or any combination of those devices used to support a platform on which persons, equipment and materials may be elevated to perform work, but does not include an industrial lift truck.

What does this licence cover?

The scope of work for this licence covers the operation of boom-type elevating work platforms that have a boom length of 11 metres or more.

Do I need this licence for smaller EWPs?

No. You only need the WP licence for boom-type EWPs with a boom length of 11 metres or more. To operate scissor lifts or smaller boom lifts under 11 metres, a WP licence is not required, but you must still receive training and instruction to operate them safely.

The EWPA Yellow Card Training Program is for people who need the skills and knowledge to safely operate Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs or EWPs). This course covers the safe use of different types of EWPs, including boom lifts under 11 metres. Participants can complete one or more modules, depending on the machines they will use:

• Vertical Lift (VL)
• Scissor Lift (SL)
• Self-Propelled Boom Lift (BL)
• Trailer Lift (TL)
• Truck Mounted Lift (TM)
• Advanced Boom (AB)

We offer the Yellow Card course. Contact us for more details.

Can I do this course without prior EWP experience?

Yes. The course is suitable for both beginners and those with some experience. However, you will need to meet the course selection criteria, including language, literacy, numeracy, and digital skills.

Do I get my licence immediately after the course?

Not immediately. After you successfully complete both the unit of competency and the WorkSafe licence assessment, you will receive a Notice of Assessment (NOA) by email. You must then lodge your NOA through the MyWorkSafe portal or at Australia Post within 60 days and pay the required licence fee. WorkSafe will issue the physical licence card after that process.

Can I do the course on weekends or part-time?

We may offer weekend or customised delivery options depending on availability and demand. If the standard 2-day or 3-day options do not suit you, talk to us — we’re happy to explore alternatives with you.

You can find detailed information about the course, unit requirements, and outcomes through the following

1. TLILIC0005 Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more)
   This outlines the unit requirements we train and assess you on before you can proceed with the licence assessment.
2. Course information
   This document includes an overview of the course structure, delivery, and assessment.
3. Resources tab
   Don’t forget to read the documents under the resources tab. They contain important details about fees and refunds, complaints procedures, the support services we offer, your rights, re-assessment opportunities, and what you need to know before you enrol.
4. You can also contact us directly if you have questions.