Operate elevating work platform (Scissor Lift) in Victoria

This course describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to operate an elevating work platform under 11 metres and commonly referred to as a scissor lift. This is a hands on course  appropriate for those working in operational roles.

Operate Elevating Work Platform under 11 metres teaches the skills and knowledge required to operate an elevating work platform in the building, construction, logistics and entertainment Industries.

Upon successful completion of the course, a Statement of Attainment will be issued along with as plastic wallet card (Yellow Card/Operator card).

Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories and Industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the unit.

RIIHAN301E Operate elevating work platform

(Scissor Lift/Yellow Card course)

• Course Code RIIHAN301E;
• Course Duration half day plus pre-learning (at home);
• Delivery Method Face-to-face (theory and practical);
• Structured Practical and Theory;
• Nationally Recognised Training;
• Course study materials will be issued at the time of booking to allow time to complete the requirements prior to the course commencement;
• Students are required to complete some pre-reading and complete a workbook before they undertake the face to face sessions at AWFTC;
• Duration: Half day
• Price: $450.00 

Topics covered in the RIIHAN301E Operate elevating work platform course (EWP under 11 metres):

• Acts and Regulations which affect how you work;
• Using different types of Elevated Work Platforms under 11 metres with a range of fuel/power sources;
• Inspecting the site and the equipment (including pre-start, planning, post-start and post-operational checks);
• Attachments and controls;
• Plan and prepare for operating an elevating work platform;
• Operate in line with established requirements to complete work activity;
• Carry out operator maintenance;
• Clean up work area and store equipment and machine;
• Safety of other personnel.

1. Must provide one primary proof of photo ID (Keypass, Passport, Australian Drivers Licence);
2. Applicants must be aged 18;
3. Basic English, literacy and numeracy skills at a level sufficient to read and interpret workplace documentation. You must complete a language, literacy and numeracy assessment as part of the enrolment process;
4. Must have the physical capacity to undertake the practical training and assessment components.

If you are on a visa, you must be legally allowed to train with AWFTC without breaching your visa conditions. Any course undertaken by a student visa holder, whether it is a primary course or additional study, must be registered on CRICOS (except for the LF unit – TLILIC0003 Licence to operate a forklift truck).  AWFTC is not a CRICOS provider.

Qualification pathways: This unit of competency can contribute to Certificate qualifications from the RII Training Package or other plant related units such as TLILIC0005 – Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more).

Vocational pathways: Obtaining this unit of competency will allow individuals to enter the warehousing and logistics industries and commercial sites where elevated platforms (scissor lifts) are used.

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