Chorus WTC 2A - Operating plant and machinery near telecommunication assets - EWP
To meet Chorus’ minimum standards for Health and Safety related competency for workers. This course will cover the safe operation of any vehicle or machinery associated with EWP. Participants will understand the relevant guidelines, regulations and codes of practice to operate an EWP.
Who Should Attend
Anyone who operates an Elevated Work Platform (EWP) as part of their job, must be trained in the machine type which is being operated.
course information
Delivery
Available nationwide upon request.
Maximum 6 attendees.
Duration and cost per course
- 1 day full course 1 machine: $4,360
- 1 day refresher 2 machines: $3,012
Pricing does not include plant hire
Call us for a price for more than 1 Machine
All costs excluding GST
What you will learn
What You Will Learn
- Safe operation of plant and equipment to industry and Worksafe standards for the plant and equipment being used.
- Understand the legislative requirements, codes of practice and guidance for using an EWP.
- Assessing the worksite, safe setup, operation and shut down of an EWP.
- Safety planning, hazard ID, safety observers, rescue planning, safe working zones, approach distances to power lines.
NZQA Unit Standards
Compulsory Unit
23966: Describe types of elevating work platforms (EWPs) and legislative requirements for their use.
Operating Equipment (select up to 1 machine from the list below)
23960: Assess the worksite, prepare, and operate a scissor lift EWP.
23961: Assess the worksite, prepare and operate a truck mounted EWP.
23962: Assess the worksite, prepare and operate a self-propelled boom lift EWP.
23963: Assess the worksite, prepare and operate a trailer mounted EWP#23964 - Assess the worksite, prepare and operate a vertical lift EWP).