TasTAFE
1 day
Learn to safely operate scissor lift elevated work platforms in this intensive 1-day course. Designed for construction, warehousing, and maintenance professionals, you'll gain practical skills and theoretical knowledge to work at heights safely and confidently.
There are no essential entry requirements for this course. You must be at least 16 years old to enrol at TasTAFE. You will need to bring steel capped boots, a hard hat, and high visibility workwear. Although not required, it is recommended that you have access to a computer with a reliable internet connection.
The course covers introduction to the WHS Act 2012 and Australian Standards, risk assessment and hierarchy of control principles, detailed theory on scissor lift operations, pre-start inspection procedures and fault identification techniques, work planning and preparation strategies, intensive practical training including safe site hazard navigation, conducting various simulated scissor lift tasks, and proper scissor lift shutdown and post-operational inspection procedures.
TasTAFE is Tasmania's leading vocational education and training provider, offering nationally recognised qualifications. With multiple campuses across Tasmania and experienced instructors, TasTAFE delivers practical, industry-relevant training that prepares students for real workplace environments. The course combines comprehensive theoretical knowledge with intensive hands-on practical components.
Upon successful completion, you may find employment opportunities in roles across various industries where working at heights is required, including construction, warehousing, maintenance, facility management, signage installation, electrotechnology, painting, and cleaning sectors. This qualification demonstrates your competency to operate scissor lifts safely in professional environments.
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