Elevating Work Platform Use
Course details
About the course
This course provides people in the Building and Construction industries with the ability to assess and select suitable EWP and an understanding of legislative requirements.
You will develop the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and competently use scissor lift and boom lift or truck mounted or trailer mounted or vertical lift elevating work platforms. You will also gain the skills and knowledge to work safely and competently in setting up, daily maintenance and operation of various types of elevating work platforms on a construction or industrial site.
**Meets Worksafe NZ (formerly DoL) Best Practice Guidelines for Working at Heights.**
Core Elements
- Types of EWPs and legislative requirements for their use
- Assessing a site for and using both a scissor lift and a self-propelled boom lift EWP
- Carrying out operations with both a scissor lift & self-propelled boom lift EWP
Unit Standards
- US 23960 Assess the worksite, prepare and operate a scissor lift EWP
- US 23962 Assess the worksite, prepare and operate a self propelled boom lift EWP
- US 23966 Describe types of elevating work platforms (EWPs), and legislative requirements for their use
Ask us about the following units that can be substituted for 23960 or 23962 as required:
- 23961 – assess the worksite, prepare and operate a truck-mounted EWP
- 23963 – assess the worksite, prepare and operate a trailer-mounted EWP
- 23964 – assess the worksite, prepare and operate a vertical lift EWP
Meets Worksafe NZ (formerly DoL) Best Practice Guidance Notes for Working at Heights.
Entry Criteria
- Be 16 years of age or over.
- Applicants for whom English is a second language must meet IELTS (or equivalent) Level 5.5.
- Relevant work experience is required in scaffolding, rigging, industrial rope access or other height work including EWP use.
- Must be physically fit and capable of working at height.
This is a Safety Sensitive Programme
Safety Sensitive Programme
As a tertiary institution training students who will be working in safety conscious industries, Tai Poutini Polytechnic has the obligation to ensure it meets the same safety standards as those expected within industry and New Zealand workplaces.
This programme is considered safety sensitive in that it involves the use of heavy machinery and equipment or circumstances which require focus and concentration which will be compromised by the use of drug and/or alcohol consumption. In order to ensure the safety of other students, staff and the public, Tai Poutini Polytechnic has adopted a policy of drug and alcohol testing for students in safety sensitive programmes. For more information, click here. You may also contact our Student Support Services team on 0800 877 787 if you have questions or need further assistance.
About the provider
Tai Poutini Polytechnic (TPP), based on New Zealand’s spectacular West Coast and with campuses in Wanaka, Christchurch and Auckland, offers students exciting opportunities to get a head start in their career or take the next step on their learning journey.
TPP offers popular study options that meet local employment needs and are tailored to help people get into real jobs in the community or get ahead in their chosen career. With two West Coast campuses, in addition to other New Zealand locations, TPP makes the most of the opportunities on its doorstep.
The institute’s popular Outdoor Education programmes teach technical, leadership and teamwork skills on West Coast rivers and mountains along with a Ski Patrol programme based in Wanaka that makes the most of the South Island’s world-famous ski fields. A base on the West Coast also allows Jade and Hard Stone Carving students to get right to the cultural and historic source of their material. Likewise, Civil Plant students prepare for jobs in the roading, forestry and mining industries on purpose-built work sites in Greymouth and Auckland, while agriculture students have the use of the TPP Reefton farm.
These are just some of TPP’s many popular full-time, part-time or short programmes, which include business, trainee chef, tourism and hospitality, carpentry, automotive and engineering. All programmes are focused on industry expectations and tutors enjoy strong relationships with local businesses so learning is relevant and useful to the market. The institute’s aim is to get students into real jobs in the community and help create better futures for everyone.
West Coast students also have the option of living in TPP’s own student accommodation facilities. A home away from home while you’re studying. Tai Poutini Village offers 58 individual rooms and shared facilities for students. Village staff provide you with a living environment which encourages and supports the educational mission of the Polytechnic, supporting students in their chosen programme of study, and helping them to develop personally, socially and culturally.
Our reputation for the quality of graduates is outstanding.