Scissor Lift and Boom Lift Course (SL)(BL)
RIIHAN301E Operate Elevating Work Platform
One day (8 Hours) Training and Assessment Course
Scissor lifts are a hydraulic platform that are raised and lowered directly above the base. They are heavily utilised in a range of industries as the plant of choice due to their broad capacity for vertical and horizontal workplace applications. Boom lifts consist of a platform attached to a hydraulic arm and a grounded, movable base. Lift operators can use boom lifts to extend their vertical reach, horizontal reach or to work at angles in difficult workspaces. This courses offers training and assessment for both Scissor lifts and Boom lifts (under 11 metres) and will equip participants with knowledge, skills and confidence for operations in the workplace!
Completing training& assessment, a refresher or Verification of Competency with this course isan excellent means of gaining employment or strengthening your existing skills and knowledge.
At Forklift Quality Training we regularly deliver such services at our 1/15 Dunstan Road 5013, Adelaide, South Australia facility.
We can also come to you with our on site service in interstate metropolitan or regional areas.
Get in touch to find out more.
Course Code & Title: RIIHAN301E Operate elevating work platform.
Course Pre-Requisites, Participants must:
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be 16 years or older. If you are 16 or 17 you will attain a “Yellow Card – Restricted Operation” & will require supervision by a RIIHAN301E qualified adult when completing work,
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be 18 years or older to attain a standard, unrestricted qualification to operate a lift completely independently,
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be able to provide photo identification,
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have minimum year 10 Language, Literacy & Numeracy (reading, writing, numeracy & comprehension skills),
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be experienced in operating motor vehicles in Australia (more than 20 hours),
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wear enclosed shoes (safety boots are preferred) & wear high visibility clothing,
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supply their USI (Unique Student Identifier Number). If you do not have one we can assist in the process.
Investment:
$620.00 – Total Weekday Course Cost
$400.00 – with CITB Subsidy – Total Course Cost (refer to eligibility criteria)
Price upon enquiry – Onsite courses
Thinking of enrolling? Before completing your enrollment form you need to read and understand the information found in our Student Handbook (click here to access) as well as our Terms & Conditions (click here to view).
Course overview:
- Training delivery and assessment completed to RIIHAN301E Operate elevating work platform with Scissor and Boom (under 11 metres) plant to the skills and knowledge required to operate an Elevated Work Platform (EWP) safely in accordance with the unit of competency and all relevant legislative requirements.
- Gain the skills and knowledge for issuance of a Competency Card (Yellow) by Forklift Quality Training.
Suitability:
This course is suitable for people with little to no current knowledge of Scissor lift and Boom Lift (under 11 metres) plant EWP operations but are wishing to apply for their operator’s ticket and gain employment
Locations:
- Regular course delivery at our training centre located at Unit 1/15 Dunstan Road Wingfield 5013 South Australia.
- Course delivery options are also available for onsite locations in metropolitan Adelaide at your workplace.
- We also specialise in servicing regional locations Australia Wide.
- Extra charges may apply for the onsite course delivery options and minimum student numbers are required.
Course Duration:
- This course is delivered over one day.
- The start time is 8AM and this start times is strictly enforced.
- The finish time is approximately 4PM.
Course Elements:
- Plan work/task.
- Prepare for work/task conducting routine checks.
- Perform operation of Scissor lift and Boom lift (under 11 metres) in directional travel as well as vertical movement.
- Complete works and shut down plant appropriately.
Assessment:
This course has two assessments components:
- Written Assessment
- Practical Assessment
Course Outcome:
- Students who successfully complete this course will be issued with a Statement of Attainment for RIIHAN301E Operate elevating work platform.
- Issuance of a Competency Card (Yellow) by Forklift Quality Training.
Forklift Quality Training (FQT) are an approved Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) training provider and are able to provide training subsidies to eligible individuals actively working in the construction industry under their Short Course Training programs. The objective of CITB’s Short Course Training program is to raise the level of skill in the construction industry workforce by engaging Eligible Persons in training and skill development activities.
Each financial year, Eligible Persons with an approved CITB number can obtain up to $3,000 of training subsidies off any CITB endorsed short course, with a CITB endorsed training provider.
To obtain the short course subsidises, an approved CITB number must be provided to the training provider upon enrolment. Click here for more information about the CITB subsidy.