Operate elevating work platform (Scissor lift and Vertical lift)

Overview

There is no requirement for a person to have a licence to operate a scissor lift; however it is a requirement under the Occupational Health & Safety Act 2004 that an employer must provide information, instruction, training or supervision to employees to enable them to perform their work safely.

The course will cover all aspects of operations from routine daily checks to safety tips and safe operation through to shutting down the scissor lift.

Prerequisites

Participant must be at least 16 years old.

Course structure
This unit requires the operator to be able to plan the work, conduct routine checks on the scissor lift, operate in a safe manner and shut down and secure the equipment after the completion of operations.

This unit in its current form meets employer requirements.
Course duration

4 hours (half day).

Course outcomes

• Accurately interpret information relating to conducting scissor lift operation (e.g. procedures)
• Safely conduct scissor lift operations including all functions to the maximum height and load capacity
• Identify hazards associated with the operation of the scissor lift, assess risks and put into place effective hazard prevention/control measures for those hazards identified
• Use communication skills at a level sufficient to communicate with other site personnel (e.g. receive and interpret work instructions, safety information, emergency procedures)
• Verify problems and equipment faults and demonstrate appropriate response procedures

Course recognition

Issued with an Elevated Work Platform Ticket.

Delivery arrangements

Participants to bring their own safety footwear, safety vest and hard hat.
Assessment arrangements

• Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance together with application of underpinning knowledge
• Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is not only able to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances
• Complete a theory assessment to demonstrate learning outcomes.

Category A: $0*
Training participant is a fully financial PPTEU member. May be registered in training course by self or employer.
Category B: $247
Training participant is a Master Plumbers, AMCA or NFIA Association member.
Category C: $330
Training participant is not a member of PPTEU, Master Plumbers, AMCA or NFIA.