Elevating Work Platforms provide a fast and relatively safe means of accessing equipment at heights, but they are not without their risks. HPOTS Training provides Comprehensive training for EWP operators at all levels.

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ELEVATED WORK PLATFORM TRAINING
Elevating Work Platforms provide
a fast and relatively safe means
of accessing equipment at
heights, but they are not without
their risks. HPOTS Training
provides Comprehensive training
for EWP operators
at all levels.
Do You Need Elevated Work Platform Training?
Why do you need Elevated work platform training ? Well, as well as it being a
legal requirement to be certified in this for a number of jobs, there are the
obvious benefits that you will be less likely to have a dangerous accident.
Elevated work platform training is required by law in Australia for workers who
carry out their work on these, in order for employers be certified by OH&S
(Occupational Health and Safety)
There are different courses available and to find out which one is relevant to
your job, you would need to check with a training company that runs these
types of courses. There are a number of various jobs where you need to be
certified, and it’s also a legal requirement for both employee and the employer
to participate in updates to the training.
Finding accredited instructors to train you in the safe use of elevated work
platforms, and assessors for the subsequent test isn’t too hard in Australia.
And a lot of companies in Australia also offer an on-site version of the training
as well, so you don’t need to worry about traveling. With on-site training you
should check if there are additional fees for the assessment and any re-
assessment though. Generally employers look for complete intensive training
package for their employees, with everything covered in the one agreement.
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You’ll find some employers and job agencies offering this training free as well,
in some cases where you’re looking for permanent or seasonal work.
What do you need?
You do need be over 18 to participate in the training.
A basic level of reading and writing skills to be able to read the material in
English.
You also need a photo ID and a secondary ID document.
Scissor lift, Knuckle Boom and Boom Lift operators are only required by the
OH&S acts to obtain a Yellow card, which is valid for work taking place below
11 meters. This training include covers the operation of lifts, risk assessment,
health, and safety. But if they work on elevated platforms, they will need the
additional elevated work platform training.
What do you learn?
Elevated work platform training is based on Australian Qualification
Framework guidelines, offering training on legislation, OHS acts, planning and
carrying out the work, health and safety awareness. Courses also cover the
use of slings, harnesses and the correct use of protective equipment, EWP
orientation and operation.
With this type of training it’s important that the course also go over the
requirements of employees to be “fit to work” when taking the practical test and
carrying out the job. This way employers’ interest is protected.
Usually elevated work platform training course take two days to complete, and
people should be away that in some cases, course trainers might refuse to train
people who are under the influence of medication or drugs ( as well as alcohol ).
Attendees who prove competent are be issued a statement of achievement, and
are then legally allowed to carry out work on elevated platforms.
There are many accredited institution that offer
elevated work platform training to people who
would like to Work in this field. The advantage
of a HPOTS training program lies in
our instructor's Ability to provide industry
know how and our Small class size.
And, our 3-day course Structure
means you gain your accreditation sooner.
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