Overview
TLILIC0005 Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) covers the skills and knowledge required to safely operate a boom-type elevating work platform (EWP) in accordance with legislative and workplace requirements.
A boom-type elevating work platform is a telescoping, hinged or articulated device used to support a platform that raises personnel, equipment and materials above ground level. These machines are widely used across construction, mining, maintenance, shutdown and infrastructure environments where work must be performed safely at height.
Forky Stick delivers TLILIC0005 Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) through blended learning. Participants complete online pre-course theory followed by face-to-face practical training and High Risk Work Licence assessment at Forky Stick’s Rockhampton facility.
On successful completion of training and assessment, participants receive a Statement of Attainment for TLILIC0005 Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) from Forky Stick Training and Safety Consultants (RTO #45802).
Participants who successfully complete the accredited High Risk Work assessment may apply for the WP High Risk Work Licence through the relevant state regulator.
Who This Course Is For
- Workers required to operate boom-type elevating work platforms with a boom length of 11 metres or more
- Personnel seeking to obtain the WP High Risk Work Licence
- Workers in construction, mining, maintenance and shutdown operations
- Operators responsible for accessing elevated work areas safely
- Individuals entering industries where EWP operation is a job requirement
What You’ll Learn
- Plan and prepare for TLILIC0005 Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more)
- Identify hazards and apply risk control measures when operating an EWP
- Conduct pre-operational checks and inspections of equipment
- Set up, position and stabilise the elevating work platform
- Operate the boom-type EWP safely to raise, manoeuvre and position the platform
- Communicate effectively with ground personnel and spotters
- Apply emergency and rescue procedures
- Shut down and secure the elevating work platform after use
Units of Competency
This course delivers 1 nationally recognised unit of competency:
- TLILIC0005 Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more)
Delivery and requirements
- Unit
- TLILIC0005 Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more)
- Class size
- Maximum of 6 students per practical class
- Delivery
- Blended: online learning with face-to-face training and assessment
- Duration
- 2 days
- Time to complete
- Up to 12 months from commencement
- Licence application
- Apply to Workplace Health and Safety Queensland for the licence within 60 days of your licensing assessment.
- Prerequisites
- There are no formal training package prerequisites for TLILIC0005 Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more). Participants must meet the age and identification requirements for High Risk Work Licence assessment.
- Assessment
- Competency is assessed through theoretical knowledge assessment and practical operation tasks aligned to TLILIC0005 Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more).
- Fee
- $800. Not included: the High Risk Work Licence application fee, which is paid to the regulator. Reassessment, extension and refund terms are set out in our Fee Administration and Refund Policy (PDF, opens in a new tab).
- Outcome
- Nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for TLILIC0005 Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more), issued by Forky Stick (RTO 45802). Successful completion of the unit does not automatically issue a WP High Risk Work Licence. Candidates assessed as competent through the required High Risk Work Licence assessment may apply to Workplace Health and Safety Queensland for the licence.
- Support and entry needs
- All learners complete a language, literacy, numeracy and digital (LLND) assessment before enrolment. If you need learning, language, literacy, digital or other support, contact us before you book on 07 4922 1060. See our Access and Equity Policy (Word document). Three forms of identification are required at enrolment. Gloves, safety glasses, hard hat and high visibility vest are provided by Forky Stick Training. Students must provide their own steel-capped safety boots.
