RIIHAN301A – Operate elevating work platform

RIIHAN301A – Operate elevating work platform

Koolat Safety is committed to providing quality training to industry and as such only delivers Units of Competency from National Training Packages. This competency surpasses the requirements of the old Yellow Card. The yellow card issued by the EWPAA is not a Unit of Competency from a National Training Package. 

This one-day ewp training program focuses primarily on the construction, mining, manufacturing and related industries, where staff need to have the correct training to operate Elevating Work Platforms.

Recommended For:
This unit of competency covers the functions required to operate boom type elevating work platforms (boom length 11 metres or more) to meet minimum training and assessment standards for the purposes of certification.

Types of EWP:   

EWPs include scissor lifts, boom and knuckle boom lifts with a boom length under 11 metres are classified as:

  • Trailer Mounted Boomlift (TL)
  • Self Propelled Boomlift (BL)
  • Vertical Lift (VL)
  • Scissor Lift (SL)

Units of competency:

  • RIIHAN301A Operate elevating work platform

What does this unit involve?

  • Assessing and securing equipment and work area

  • Securing and transferring load of boom type elevating work platforms

To obtain your qualification you are required to undertake:

  • Initial training by Koolat Safety (1 day)

  • Supervised hours (under a licensed operator) operating the machine. These hours must be logged into an official Log Book

  • Final assessment

On successful completion of the RIIHAN301A qualification, a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for this machine is issued.

Course Pre-requisites:

  • Participants are advised to hold intermediate numeracy, literacy and communication skills to read and comprehend written instructions and be at least 18 years of age

  • The participant needs to be able to work at height and perform physical tasks

  • Drivers Licence or Passport (required for course registration)

Dress Requirements / Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

  • Hard hat

  • Long Sleeve Shirt and Hi-Visibility Vest

  • Long Pants

  • Steel Cap Safety Boots

  • Safety Glasses

Note: No entry is allowed to the Koolat Safety Industry Skills Centres training areas unless mandatory PPE is worn by the student.

Important Information:

  • Students should have basic reading and writing skills (to be able to identify and interpret workplace signs)
  • Payment is required prior to the course commencing please Contact us for details. EFTPOS facilities are available at our office
  • Advise us of any LLN difficulties prior to commencing your training program

 How to Enrol

Enrol onto this course now by clicking on to the BOOK NOW button located below. For additional enquires about available course dates, bookings, course costs or anything else please contact our head office on  1300 186 308, Monday to Friday between the hours of 8.00am and 4.30pm or use our  Contact Us  page to email us.

This unit does not cover powered telescoping devices, hinged devices, or any combination of these used to support a platform of 11 metres or more. 

A Certificate of Competency is required to operate boom type EWPs over 11 metres.Learn more about Hoists, EWP’s under and over 11 metres licences

For more information about elevating work platform training : Contact Us

  • 1300 186 308

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