Elevating Work Platform – EWP Training
RIIHAN301E – Operate elevating work platform
Course Options
1 day Training and Assessment Course
1 Machine
Boom (under 11m), Scissor, Trailer or Vertical Lift
- Lots of practical experience
- Small group training classes
*we have these machines on our site but we are able to offer Trailer Lift and Truck Mounted Lift for companies with access to the machines.
Cost
Cost with CITB Funding : $80.00
Use voucher code CITBEWP1 when enrolling to get discounted rate.
Cost (No CITB Funding): $315.00
Use voucher code EWP1 for one machine.
1 Day Training and Assessment Course
2 Machines (choose any 2 types)
Boom (under 11m), Scissor, Trailer or Vertical Lift
- Lots of practical experience
- Small group training classes
Cost
Cost with CITB Funding: $145.00
Use voucher code CITBEWP2 when enrolling to get discounted rate.
Cost (No CITB Funding): $495.00
No code needed.
1 Day Training and Assessment Course
3 Machines (choose any 3 types)
Boom (under 11m), Scissor, Trailer or Vertical Lift
- Lots of practical experience
- Small group training classes
Cost
Cost with CITB Funding: $170.00
Use voucher code CITBEWP3 when enrolling to get discounted rate.
Cost (No CITB Funding): $635.00
Use code EWP3 for all three machines.
1 Day Training and Assessment Course
4 Machines
Boom (under 11m), Scissor, Trailer and Vertical Lift
- Lots of practical experience
- Small group training classes
Cost
Cost with CITB Funding: $190.00
Use voucher code CITBEWP4 when enrolling to get discounted rate.
Cost (No CITB Funding): $750.00
Use code EWP4 for all three machines.
VOC – Verification of Competency Assessment
- Flexible dates
- Onsite assessments
- Can be done in conjunction with a ticket/qualification, or
- Participants must hold a ticket/qualification
- More information
What is involved
This course offers the information and skills you need to become an Elevating Work Platform (EWP) Operator and obtain a EWPA Yellow Card. It provides basic training in the safe operation of EWPs. It covers the following skills and knowledge:
- Record and maintain information
- Assess ground conditions
- Complete the positioning, stabilising, set up of EWPs
- Operate and control an EWP
- Apply risk assessment and hazard control
- Use and interpret manufacturer’s specifications and data
- Identify problems and equipment faults
- Commonwealth, state or territory WHS legislation, standards and codes of practice
- Ability to read and comprehend manufacturer’s instructions, procedures and safety signs
- Understanding of EWP operations and operating techniques
- Emergency procedures and safety equipment
- Understanding of the hierarchy of hazard identification and control
- Procedures for the recording, reporting and maintenance of workplace records and information
- Typical routine problems encountered in the process and with equipment and adjustments required for correction
What you get at the end
On successful completion you will be issued with:
- Statement of Attainment
- ‘Yellow Card’ issued the Elevating Work Platform Association of Australia Incorporated.
What you need to bring
- Photo ID
- Steel capped boots
What the course will cover
- Appropriate National Legislative requirements
- Site and equipment safety requirements
- Equipment characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations
- Elevating work platform operational procedures
- Risk Management related to elevating work platforms
- Requirements and constraints related to elevating work platforms
What is involved
Assessment methods are:
- written theory
- practical observation
If you have any literacy problems please advise ACMT Operator Training Staff at the point of Application.
Note: To operate a Boom Lift over 11 metres, you will need to obtain a High Risk Work Licence.

Bookings Essential
Contact us or fill out an enquiry form
Opening Hours
8am - 5pm Monday-Friday
enquiries@acmt.net.au
Phone
08 8240 5523
Training Sites
27 Veitch Road OSBORNE SA 5017
17 Nixon Road WINGFIELD SA 5013