Learn to operate an elevating work platform at any height. The work required in this unit relates to the National Standard for High Risk Work but this unit does not provide the licence. Licencing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements that may apply to this unit can vary between states, territories and industry sectors, and must be sourced prior to applying this unit. This unit alone does not provide sufficient skill to independently load and unload equipment. To perform this activity safely, personnel must either complete or be assisted by someone who has completed RIIHAN308F Load and Unload Plant or equivalent

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Course Outcomes:

• Locates and applies relevant documentation, policies and procedures
• Implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of operating elevating work platforms including:
• Selecting and using the required plant, tools and equipment
• Planning and preparing for operating elevating work platforms
• Identifying, addressing and/or reporting, verbally or in writing monitoring systems and alarms
• Identifying and following procedures in emergency or hazardous situations
• Applying hand-eye coordination
• Works effectively with others to undertake and complete the operation of elevating work platforms that meet all of the required outcomes including:
• Using a range of communication techniques and equipment to coordinate activities with others
• Maintaining written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures
• Demonstrates completion of operating elevating work platforms that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:
• Stabilising elevating work platform
• Selecting safety devices and correctly ensuring safety of personnel and surrounding site
• Completing work platform inspections and fault finding
• Completing operational servicing, lubrication and housekeeping tasks
• Disposing of environmentally sensitive oils, fluids and materials