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This program specifies 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.
Boom-type elevating work platform means a telescoping device, hinged device, or articulated device, or any combination of these, used to support a platform on which personnel, equipment and materials may be elevated.
A person performing this work is required to hold a boom-type elevating work platform HRWL.
This unit requires a person operating an EWP to:
Licensing/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.
To gain entry into VTP249 Licence to Operate a Boom-Type Elevating Work Platform (Boom Length 11 Metres or More) candidates require:
Students will need to wear work clothing suited to workplace requirements and may be asked to provide photo ID to complete licensing paperwork.
To ensure you have the right skills and support to succeed in your course, a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LL&N) evaluation helps identify any areas where you may need additional support to help you achieve your goals.
To be eligible to apply for a Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) the following unit of competency must be completed.
Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
Skills recognition is not applicable to this course. CDU's short courses are highly targeted courses designed to help you improve a specific skill. They will help you improve your career prospects, maintain currency in your field, or allow you to try out something completely new.