An elevating work platform (EWP) is either a telescoping device, hinged device, articulated device, or a combination of these used to support a platform from which personnel, equipment or materials can be elevated to perform work. Pinnacle Safety and Training's EWP course covers the functions required to operate boom-type elevating work platforms with a boom length of 11 metres or more. Upon successfully completing this course, participants will have the required formal logbook training and assessment results to be eligible to apply for a High Risk Work (HRW) Licence.

Course Outline

• Assessing hazards and planning the work
• Conducting routine checks of equipment
• Setting up the elevating work platform
• Operating the elevating work platform
• Shutting down and securing the elevating work platform

The Assessment Process

Our NSW EWP course is made up of two days training and one day of assessment. Participants will be required to successfully complete a series of WorkCover NSW mandated assessment items. On day three you will undergo written knowledge and calculations assessment and (if eligible) you will undergo practical skills assessments. All assessments will be “closed book” and conducted by a WorkCover NSW Accredited Assessor (who is independent of Pinnacle Safety and Training). This mandated assessment is required to be administered by all RTOs offering this High Risk training.

Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN)

• If English is your second language, you must advise us at time of booking.  Contact our Sales and Service Team on 1300 990 810 to determine your eligibility to undertake this training.  We will assist you in any way we can.
• The Regulator does not allow an interpreter to be used during the mandated assessment.
• You will require at least a Year 10 level of numeracy, literacy and communication skills. If you have any doubts, please let us know so we can assist you.

Mandatory Requirements

To successfully complete this certification, participants must:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have at least a Year 10 level of numeracy, literacy and communication skills
• Have the ability to read, write, speak and understand English
• Provide 100 points of identification on day one of your training (see this link and read the Evidence of Identity section below for details). Please note that arriving without this ID will result in you being turned away from the course
• Arrive in suitable attire: Safety boots, long pants and high-vis shirt
• Be ready and willing to study, memorise and complete review questions at night in order to have the best chance of successfully completing the written assessment.

Evidence of Identity

You are required to present 100 points of identification to your Pinnacle Safety Training Trainer on day one of your course. If you do not provide the identification requirements you can not participate in the formal assessment.

If you cannot supply 100 points of identification, contact SafeWork NSW for assistance on 13 10 50.

SafeWork NSW require you to declare that:

1. You must not have had a WHS authorisation suspended or cancelled (expired authorisations are excluded) by any Australian certifying authority within the last five years. TRUE/FALSE
2. You must not have previously been convicted or entered into an enforceable undertaking under the WHS Act or WHS Regulation in NSW or a WHS law in another Australian jurisdiction. TRUE/FALSE 
3. You must have a residential address within NSW. TRUE/FALSE
4. You are not hearing impaired and require an Auslan interpreter for a HRWL Assessment. TRUE/FALSE
5. You are not an accredited HRWL Assessor. TRUE/FALSE

You must be able to answer TRUE to the five statements above. If any of the above are FALSE, please contact Pinnacle Safety and Training on 1300 990 810. We are required to seek an exemption approval from the Regulator to allow your enrolment to proceed.

Questions?

If you have further questions - please be sure to read all the FAQ's on our website or give us a call on 1300 990 810.