EWP training is required by WorkSafe for all operators and when external training is done, it should be refreshed every three years. The modules include identifying and managing various hazards found on worksites, the regulations around documentation, permits and maintenance, how to choose the right EWP for the job, how to transport the EWP, and best-practice operation for all types of EWPs.

Produced by experienced trainers, this EWP course has the benefit of decades of EWP experience behind it.

This course has been designed for:

• EWP operators in any industry.

• Supervisors and managers who need to understand best practice operation.

• Tradies and contractors who rent EWPs for specific jobs.

• EWP technicians and mechanics.

Practical Assessment:

It is recommended you conduct a practical assessment at the end of this course. This is done at your workplace by your supervisor using your own equpiment. We provide you with a detailed checklist and it meets the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 and WorkSafe. We do not offer practical assessments using our trainers.

FAQ:

What other words describe EWP training?

Scissor lift training, boom lift training, EWP ticket, scissor lift certification, cherrypicker training, scissor lift license and boom lift license.

I send my EWP operators for training at an external company. Isn't this the law?

No, the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 and WorkSafe's Mobile Elevating Work Platforms Best Practice Guidelines are very clear: You can conduct training however you want, as long as it covers the items under section 6.1 General Training in the Best Practice Guidelines, and section 6.2 Getting to know your MEWP. It recommends working at heights training, too (section 6.4), and explains this must be repeated every three years (section 6.3). Training can be delivered by any means (in person, video, written materials, etc), as long as the material is delivered by a competent person and meets the standard.

The HSWA2015 says that you must follow these guidelines or do it a better way. 

What standards must the EWP training meet?

AS2550.10: Cranes, Hoists and Winches – Safe Use – Mobile Elevating Work Platforms. 

Are EWP unit standards compulsory?

No. the Best Practice Guidelines say they are one way of demonstrating competency, but are optional.

Do I need an NZQA number for this course?

No, it's not a unit standard course. Unit standards are optional, but if you have them already, you don't need to do them again.

I have a new operator who has never used an EWP before. Can they do this course to become qualified?

They can use this course to learn the theory, but they must have supervised practice with someone who is competent. We have included a practical assessment checklist that should be completed to ensure competence. Once this is successfully completed, it can be submitted to generate the operator's certificate.

What machinery does this course cover?

Self-propelled scissor lifts and boom lifts, vertical mast lifts, trailer-mounted cherry pickers, truck-mounted aerial work platforms. We show a range of machines, primarily from Genie, JLG and Snorkel. The general safety rules around EWPs are mostly the same regardless of the make and model. We highlight the differences where relevant.

How long is the EWP certificate valid for?

Three years, as per WorkSafe's requirements.

What happens if you fail the course the first time?

The course can be repeated as many times as is necessary within the 6-month access window.

Can I use this course as a working at heights course?

EWP training is just one part of a working at heights course; this course doesn't cover everything you need from a working at heights course.

What documents and templates are included in the course?

A practical assessment checklist which includes a pre-start check and job safety analysis sheet, a separate alternative job safety analysis sheet, 2 examples of specification sheets to use with the course, EWP study guide, MEWP Best Practice Guidelines (WorkSafe), Hazard Assessment Checklist (WorkSafe), sample pre-start inspection (WorkSafe), sample rescue plan.

The course covers scissor lift training, boom lift training and cherrypicker training.