Nationally Recognised Training
Heights +
EWP Operation
2 Days
2 Days
No Prerequisites
Construction & Industrial
2
2 Days
2 yrs
RII
ABOUT THIS COURSE
This combined pathway delivers Work Safely at Heights (RIIWHS204E) alongside Operate Elevating Work Platform (RIIHAN301E) — covering the heights skills required across all work-at-height tasks and the operation of EWPs under 11 metres.
This course is the right pathway for workers who use scissor lifts, vertical mast lifts and smaller boom lifts (under 11 metres) as part of their role. Above 11 metres a High Risk Work Licence is required — see Work Safely at Heights + Boom EWP Licence for that pathway.
It combines the standard heights training (harness, anchors, fall arrest, SWMS, suspension trauma) with EWP-specific content covering pre-operational inspection, ground assessment, controls, safe operation and emergency procedures.
Units of Competency
What’s Included
Your Statement of Attainment will cover the following nationally recognised unit:
What You Will Learn
Course Content
- All Work Safely at Heights content — legislation, fall protection, harness, anchors, SWMS
- EWP components, controls and safety systems
- Logbook requirements, service intervals and defect reporting
- Setting up exclusion zones around EWP operations
- Safe driving and positioning of an EWP
- Wind speed limitations and weather conditions for EWP operation
- Emergency procedures — entrapment, emergency lowering and rescue
- EWP types — scissor, vertical mast and boom lifts under 11 metres
- Pre-operational inspection of an EWP — systematic checks before use
- Site assessment — ground bearing, slopes and overhead hazards
- Platform and ground controls — when and how to use each
- Load calculations — platform capacity and reach limitations
- Working near powerlines — safe approach distances
- Harness use and connection within an EWP basket
Assessment
How You’ll Be Assessed
Practical Performance Tasks
Written Assessment
Who Should Attend
Is This Course Right for You?
- Construction, civil and infrastructure workers using EWPs
- Maintenance technicians, painters and signage installers
- Warehouse and logistics workers using vertical lifts and scissor lifts
- Trades requiring access at height — electrical, mechanical, HVAC
- Supervisors who direct EWP operations on site
- Workers requiring both heights and EWP qualifications for site access
Course Details
Entry Requirements
- No formal prerequisites — open to all
- Minimum 16 years of age recommended
- Physical capacity to fit and work in a full body harness at height
- Appropriate footwear and clothing — closed-in shoes, long pants
- Valid Unique Student Identifier (USI) required for certification
USI Required
Ready to Book?
Group bookings available — we come to you, or you come to us.
How We Deliver
Flexible Training Options
We come to you, or you come to us.
Face-to-Face
Full day — minimum contact time as per unit
All theory, practical training and assessment completed in a single session with your trainer.
Blended Learning
Reduced face-to-face — theory completed online
Complete theory at your own pace online, then attend a practical skills and assessment session.
Workplace / Onsite
We come to you – any format
We deliver at your workplace. Ideal for groups – custom scheduling including outside business hours.