Licence to Operate a Boom-Type EWP (11+ metres) - Logbook Course

This course teaches the skills and knowledge required to safely operate a boom-type Elevating Work Platform (EWP) where the length of the boom is 11 metres or more in accordance with all relevant legislative requirements. Competence in this unit, does not in itself result in a Risk Work Licence (HRWL) to operate this plant.

This unit (TLILIC0005 – Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform boom – length 11 metres or more) requires a person operating an EWP to:

• plan for the work/task
• prepare for the work/task
• perform work/task
• pack up.

Regulatory Information

Legislative and regulatory requirements are applicable to this unit of competency.

This unit is based on the licensing requirements of Part 4.5 of the Model Work Health and Safety (WHS) Regulations and meets Commonwealth, State and Territory HRWL requirements.

The National Assessment Instrument (NAI) is the mandated assessment for the HRWL to operate the relevant licencing class as detailed in this unit.

Course format

• Day 1: Formal training covering both theoretical and practical components, which will be integrated into the student’s training plan/logbook.
• Day 2: Completion of the Work Health and Safety (WHS) assessment after fulfilling the required logbook hours on the job. Throughout the training, we will explain the WHS requirements for logbook completion, as well as employer responsibilities. For example, students must operate forklifts under supervision at all times. All on-the-job experience should be documented in the logbook and signed off by a licensed supervisor.
• After completing the necessary 40 hours of informal experience and once your supervisor is confident in your abilities, you can contact us to schedule your final written and practical assessments.

Entry requirements

• Be able to read and write basic English (Workplace Health and Safety requirement)
• Possess basic language, literacy and numeracy skills (LLN)
• Minimum 18 years of age (Workplace Health and Safety requirement)
• Provide three forms of identification
• Wear steel-capped or safety boots on site and PPE
• It is a condition of enrolment that you supply us with a valid Unique Student Identifier (USI). If you don't already have a USI you can apply for one online at www.usi.gov.au or we can apply for one for you.

Funding Available

High Risk Work Licenses

• High-risk work licenses are valid for 5 years. Upon expiration, it is necessary to renew the license, a process that can be completed through the WHS QLD or WA websites. 

• If your high-risk work license has expired, you won't be recognised as a licensed operator until it is renewed. 
• You are granted a 12-month window to renew the license; however, if this period elapses, you'll need to undergo both the written and practical exams again. 
• It's important to note that a Verification of Competency (VOC) cannot be conducted on an expired license.
• High risk licensing fees are an additional cost of $100.

Successful completion