TasTAFE
2 days
Gain your National High Risk Work Licence for boom-type elevating work platforms through this intensive two-day course. Designed for workers aged 18+, you'll master pre-operation checks, setup, operation, and shutdown procedures for elevated work platforms 11 metres or more in length.
Participants must be at least 18 years of age and comply with the requirements outlined in the application for high-risk work (GF083) published by Workplace Standards Tasmania. You must have a satisfactory level of literacy and numeracy. Protective work wear including safety boots and hi-vis clothing must be supplied by the student for practical assessment.
The course covers practical and theoretical knowledge required to safely operate boom-type elevating work platforms. Key modules include pre-operation checks and inspections to ensure equipment safety, setup procedures for various work environments, operational techniques and controls, safe shutdown protocols, and site job planning to identify hazards and plan work safely. Participants learn workplace documentation requirements and compliance with work health and safety legislation.
TasTAFE is Tasmania's leading vocational education and training provider, offering nationally recognised qualifications delivered by experienced instructors. This course is specifically designed to meet WorkSafe Tasmania requirements for high-risk work licensing, ensuring participants receive training that meets industry standards and regulatory compliance.
Upon successful completion, you'll be eligible to apply for the National High Risk Work Licence for boom-type elevated work platforms, valid for five years. This qualification opens career opportunities in construction, maintenance, warehousing, and other industries requiring elevated work platform operation. The licence is essential for workers performing high-risk work with elevated platforms.
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