This specially designed 1 day training course covers three tickets in one convenient program -

• RIIWHS204E - Work safely at heights and

• RIIHAN301E - Operate elevating work platform for Scissor Lifts, Vertical Lifts, and Boom Lifts (under 11m)

• EWPA Yellow Card

​

HiReach's Nationally Recognised Training combined course covers essential WHS core competencies, and is relevant for a range of industries including construction, maintenance, mining, and heavy industry. 

​

The Work Safely at Heights component

​

This course component will equip you with the skills and practical experience to competently and safely work from heights to industry standards.
 
Having a tested, effective rescue plan for all work at heights where a fall is possible, is the law. As part of the Work Safely at Heights course, HiReach Training can assist you to develop your rescue plan.

​

Course outline:
 

• Identify work requirements – Apply compliance documentation, identify scope and any potential hazards, adhere to OHS requirements relevant to safe working at heights

• Identify work procedures and instructions for the task - Equipment selection and use, inspect/install fall protection equipment, install safety system, install appropriate signs and barricades

• Access and install equipment - Fit anchor fall systems, selecting solid and reliable anchorage

• Perform work at heights – Undertake work and manual handling of materials and equipment safely

• Clean up area – Dismantle safety system, clear work area, store tools and equipment

​

The Operate elevating work platform (and Yellow Card) component

This training component will equip you with the skills and practical experience to operate a scissor lift, vertical lift and boom lift (with boom length under 11m). For certification on larger Boom Lifts see our related course:

EWP Boom over 11m.

 
Participants may complete singular or multiple machine classes, according to the type of work they will be undertaking.

​

Machine classes:

​

• Vertical Lift (VL)

• Scissor Lift (SL)

• Under 11m Self Propelled Boom (BL)

• Trailer Mounted Boom (TL) (optional - $30 extra)

​

Course outline:
 

• Plan and prepare for work

• Conduct work on EWP

• Carry out operational maintenance

• Clean up

​

​

Am I eligible?
 

• You must be at least 18 years old

• If you are older than 14 years and 9 months you can get a restricted Yellow Card licence - please phone 1300 661 400 for more information.

• Have basic English and Maths skills (to be able to identify and interpret workplace signs and apply yourself to the course material).