
TLILIC0005 Licence to operate a boom type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more)
Course Overview
This unit specifies the outcomes required to operate a boom type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) for licensing purposes, and involves the operation of a telescoping device, hinged device or articulated device or any combination of these used to support a platform for which personnel, equipment and materials may be elevated to perform work. The 11 metre boom length shall be taken to mean the greater of the following:
a) The vertical distance form the floor of the platform to the surface supporting the elevating work platform with the platform at its maximum height; or
b) The normal reach, measured horizontally from the centre point of rotation to the outer edge of the platform in its most extended position.
On successful completion of this course you will enhance your chance of employment in warehouse , construction or the rail industry as a elevating work platform operator.
Prerequisites
- To be a minimum of 18 years of age
- To understand and speak the English language at a level that enables the safe performance of high risk work
- To obtain a Unique Student Identifier (USI). Please visit www.usi.gov.au and ensure you have at least one form of identification
- To complete an online e-learning component prior to attending your scheduled course. Details emailed on successful enrolment.
Duration
3 X 7 Hour days.
Note: If proof of recent operation of a EWP can be supplied (past EWP Licence, 3rd party reports etc) a two day course can be offered.
Note: If you are to complete the two day course, you would be required to attend the second and third days only.
Location
43 Kemblawarra Road, Warrawong NSW 2502
Price and Payment Terms
Course Cost $550.00 Warrawong
What is covered in the course?
- Workplace Health & Safety Legislation & Operating Procedures
- Hazard Identification, Assess Risks & Control Measures
- Plan Work
- Overhead Hazards
- Pre-start Operational Checks
- Damage and Defect Reporting
- Communication Methods
- Data Plate Specifications
- Operate EWP using all controls from ground level
- Operate EWP using all basket controls
- Mobile EWP using best practice
- Unplanned and or Unsafe 3 Situations
- Use of Emergency Procedures
- Use of Emergency Decent Device explained
- Post-Operational Checks
- Shutdown and Secure EWP
How do I enrol?
- Our Enrolment Form is required to be completed and sent to our office prior to receiving any course confirmation.
See Support Tab for our enrolment form. - A Language, Literacy and Numeracy skills test will be required for each student.
- You will be required to conduct mathematical calculations throughout this course
- All courses require the full amount to be paid prior to make a successful booking. Applicants will be advised of the amount at the time of the booking. Corporate clients, following a successful credit reference check, will be forwarded an authority to invoice on the term of a 14 day account. Facilities include Credit Card, EFTPOS or Cash. Please refer to our fees and refund policy under Student Support Tab.
What do I need to bring?
- You must supply 100 points of identification, including (1) form of current photo identification, proof of NSW address, Signature & Date of Birth (see Evidence of Identity requirements below)
- Wear comfortable, practical clothing and enclosed footwear (you will not be permitted in with thongs or open footwear)
- Lunch (There is a café nearby and a regular coffee van visit. Free Tea, Coffee, Water & Biscuits are provided)
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the commencement of training
Training and Assessment
Three (3) assessments will be conducted over the duration of the course – (formative assessment) Knowledge, Calculations and Practical Assessments. On the last day of the course a summative assessment will be conducted by an approved State regulatory body assessor (e.g. SafeWork NSW).Re-Assessment
Applicants deemed not yet competent will be provided the opportunity to undergo further training.Licences and Certification
This is a Nationally Recognised Training course and applicants deemed competent at the conclusion of the course will be provided with a Statement of Attainment for TLILIC0005 Licence to operate a boom type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) and the appropriate Licensing Body’s – Licence to Perform High Risk Work Application form.
This application is to be lodged at Australia Post which incurs and additional cost of $90.00 and payable to Australia Post within 60 days along with a passport photo.
If you fail to lodge your High Risk Work Application form into Australia Post within 60 days of assessment completion, there will be an extra cost of $160 to retake your SafeWork NSW summative assessment and to obtain a new High Risk Work Licence Application.

Cancellations and Withdrawals
In the event of cancellation or withdrawal:
- Students who give notice to cancel their enrolment more than 10 days prior to the commencement of a program will be entitled to a full refund of fees paid.
- Students who give notice to cancel their enrolment less than 10 days prior to the commencement of a program will be entitled to a 75% refund of fees paid. The amount retained (25%) by Achieve Training and Assessment Services is required to cover the costs of administration and resources which will have already been committed based on the students initial intention to undertake the training.
- Students who cancel their enrolment within 1 full business day prior program commencement OR after a training program has commenced will not be entitled to a refund of fees.
If Achieve Training and Assessment Services cancels the training course, and is not rescheduling then a full refund will be returned to the payer.
Smart and Skilled
If you wish to apply and are eligible for funding through the NSW Smart and Skilled program, This training is subsidised by the NSW Government.
To register your interest, email us at achievetrainingservices@gmail.com or call us on 02 4201 0418 to be sent our Enrolment Information Pack.
Available Course Dates
Name | Date | Time | Location | Availability | Cost | |
Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) | 10 - 12 June 2025 | 09:00 am - 03:30 pm | Achieve Training and Assessment Services | 8 | $550.00 | |
Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) | 22 - 24 July 2025 | 09:00 am - 03:30 pm | Achieve Training and Assessment Services | 8 | $550.00 | |
Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) | 12 - 14 August 2025 | 09:00 am - 03:30 pm | Achieve Training and Assessment Services | 8 | $550.00 | |
Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) | 16 - 18 September 2025 | 09:00 am - 03:30 pm | Achieve Training and Assessment Services | 8 | $550.00 | |
Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) | 7 - 9 October 2025 | 09:00 am - 03:30 pm | Achieve Training and Assessment Services | 8 | $550.00 | |
Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) | 18 - 20 November 2025 | 09:00 am - 03:30 pm | Achieve Training and Assessment Services | 8 | $550.00 | |
Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) | 16 - 18 December 2025 | 09:00 am - 03:30 pm | Achieve Training and Assessment Services | 8 | $550.00 |