EWP Scissor Lift

This course is designed to give participants the knowledge and skills to operate elevating work platforms which are not classified as requiring a high risk work licence (HRWL). 

Participants may complete singular or multiple machine classes, according to the type of work they will be undertaking. 

Machine classes are: Vertical Lift (VL), Scissor Lift (SL), Boom Lift under 11 metres (BL), Trailer Mounted Boom (TL), and Truck Mounted Boom (TM). Please check with DATS to see if your required machine class is available. 

Note: If you require the use of a boom-type elevated work platform with a height or reach of 11 metres or more, you must hold a valid National Licence to Perform High Risk Work class WP. Please see our three-day EWP over 11m course.  

Course Delivery 

On acceptance of enrolment, a learner guide and review questions will be provided to the student. To fulfil the training requirements for this course, the student must read through this, attempt and/or complete the review questions and bring both with them on the day.

This course is delivered face-to-face including classroom theory and practical training. 

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process which recognises a person’s knowledge and skills built from previous experience and courses. As this a one-day short course, and incorporates this assessment process, RPL is not available.

Course Content 

Participants will gain theoretical knowledge and practical skills in: 

• Hazard identification, risk assessment and controls 

• Fall arrest harness inspection, fitting and use Identifying safe operating parameters using data plate and manual 

• Conducting pre-operational and post operational checks 

• Operation of EWP 

• Emergency procedures   

Mandatory Requirements 

• Unique Student Identifier (USI) 

• Photo ID

• Good English language and literacy skills 

• Appropriate clothing, including a hi-visibility shirt/vest and enclosed shoes or boots 

• Adequate health and fitness to carry out tasks safely 

Pre-enrolment Process:

The student must understand the course requirements and may submit an Application for Enrolment Form which includes an assessment of their language, literacy, numeracy and digital capabilities for suitability and support requirements to be successful.

DATS staff will review the application and will advise the student if their application is accepted.

Course Fees 

All enrolments are considered tentative until payment has been received. 

Course Outcome 

Upon successful completion participants will receive a Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment in RIIHAN301E – Operate elevating work platform