Worksafe Licence

Worksafe High Risk "WP" Licence

Course Code: 

This course is a nationally recognised unit of competency:

TLILIC0005 - Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) 

Duration:

2 X 8 Hour Days

PPE Requirements:

Wear closed toed shoes and appropriate work clothing, e.g. long pants.  PPE: High visibility vests. We can provide high visibility vests, hard hats and all other required PPE if required. All PPE will be provided at Go Workplace Training facilities, and provided by the worksite for on-site training (this will be discussed at time of booking).

Equipment 

When the course is conducted at a Go Workplace Training facility, all equipment is supplied.  For on-site training, the equipment that must be available for training and assessment is discussed at the time of booking.

Material Required:

Go Workplace Training provides all other material including Learner Guide, workbook, reference materials, assessment paperwork and administrative documentation.

GWPT Selection Criteria:

There are no pre-requisites or formal entry requirements noted within the training package for this unit of competency.

To enrol in this course:

• Participants must be at least 18 years old.
• Can use the English language at a level that enables the safe performance of high risk work.
• Students must also able to understand the provided texts; comprehend the training in a classroom environment and be able to respond to short answer questions in English.    A sample of the text and example of short answer questions are available on request.   We recommend that all participants complete a Learning, Literacy and Numeracy Assessment at the time of booking, and to discuss any specific learning needs at this time. If the LLN test is not returned during the period outlined in the Confirmation Email, and the participant is assessed during the course as not meeting the LLN requirements of the course, the full course fee remains payable.
• Participants are required to have general good health and fitness and any pre-existing medical conditions that will affect the training must be disclosed prior to attending.
• To obtain a Worksafe Licence, participants must reside in Victoria or, if residence is elsewhere, have reasonable grounds for applying for the licence in Victoria.  If you do not reside in Victoria, Worksafe may require you to provide them with evidence of your reason for requiring a Victorian HRW Licence.
• If you are not an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or Australian permanent resident, you must ensure that your visa permits you to study in Australia.

Course description:

This course has both theory and practical components.  Students will be provided with face-to-face theory and practical training on Day 1, with Day 2 being a revision and assessment day.

The final assessment is conducted using WorkSafe’s approved National Assessment Instrument; and a knowledge test and practical tasks (gap assessments to cover the unit requirements). The gap assessment knowledge test is an open book assessment undertaken before you complete the licence assessment. 

On successful completion of the course, the student will be able to competently Plan work and conduct routine checks, Set up and operate elevating work platform (boom length 11m or more) and Shut down and secure elevating work platform (boom length 11 m or more).

Outcome:

At the successful completion of this course, participants will receive a Statement of Attainment for the unit of competency, and an email from WorkSafe containing a link to access a Notice of Assessment (which acts as a temporary licence for 60 days from the original assessment day).  Participants are required to lodge their Notice of Assessment on the My WorkSafe Portal or at Australia Post and pay the WorkSafe Licence fee within the 60 days from the original assessment day to obtain the actual Licence from WorkSafe.