Elevating Work Platform – Yellow Card

Trained Operator Licence (EWPA)

Course Overview
This course covers all the requirements for obtaining an EWPA Trained Operator Photo Licence.
Participants may complete singular or multiple EWP classes as required.
EWP modules include: Vertical Lift (VL)
Scissor Lift (SL)
Self-propelled Boom Lift under 11metres (BL)
Trailer Mounted Boom lift under 11metres (TL)
Truck Mounted Boom Lift under 11metres (TM)

Successfully completing any of the selected classes of this course will allow you to operate any type of EWP in that
class EWPs within Australia. This course does not cover the requirements for operating a boom-type elevated work
platform with a height or reach of 11 metres or more. A High Risk Work licence class WP will be required to operate
this type of EWP.

Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.

Elevating Work Platform Association conditions for assessment:

 Applicants to be at least 14 years and 9 months
 Speak and understand English at a level to be able to participate in the training and assessment.
Note: Oral assessments can be arranged for applicants with writing and reading difficulties.
 Able to produce sufficient identification with name and photo (ie drivers licence, passport etc).

Learning outcome
On completion of the course, participants will have gained the following skills and knowledge to:
 Plan Operations: Hazard management and consultation
 Pre-operational Inspections: on each type of EWP class being conducted
 Operate: Lifting to varying heights and travelling through obstacles
 Conclude Operations: Parking, securing the equipment and following site specific procedures

Duration
Total duration is 1 day. Training and assessment is conducted on the same day by an EWPA Accredited Trainer.

Course Outline
 Presentation, discussion and EWP operational activities
 Practical training on each class of EWP
 Knowledge and Practical Assessment
Outcome
Upon successful completion of the course, a Yellow Card Trained Operator Licence with your photo will be issued by
the EWPA with each class of EWP successfully completed.

If required, a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment can be issued (RIIHAN301D - Operate

Elevating Work Platform).

Location
Training will be conducted at Workplace Training Centre’s facilities located in Arndell Park NSW or if required, can also
be conducted on your site providing the following requirements are met:
 Training room with tables, chairs and screen (or blank wall for a projector)
 Suitable clear operating area
 Each type of EWP required (in serviceable condition with no faults and operator manual present)
 Fall Arrest harness with current inspection (for BL, TL or TM training)

Course Sizes
 Maximum 8 participants when doing classes BL, SL and VL together
 Maximum 10 participants when doing SL and VL together, or any individual class

Fees and Charges

The course fee is $385.00 per person (GST exempt). This fee includes all course materials, EWPA Application fee and
issue of the wallet sized Yellow Card Trained Operator Licence.
Travel and parking costs may apply to onsite training.

Please contact us for group training rates.

Cancellations
Where AMCA NSW or Workplace Training Centre receives sufficient notice of cancellation (at least 48 hours), a refund
of fees may be available. Cancellations within 48 hours may incur a 20% cancellation fee.
No refund is given for non-attendance or cancellation on day of training.

A re-issue of Statement of Attainment certificates will incur a fee of $33.

Replacement Yellow Card Licences are completed directly through EWPA.

To enrol or for more information please contact the AMCA Office:

Terri Cusack
Phone: 02 8458 3330
Email: tcusack@amca.com.au