Course Overview
The Yellow Card Training Program has been designed for people needing to develop the skills and knowledge required to operate Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs or commonly known as EWPs). The course will provide training in the safe use of various types of elevated work platforms including boom type MEWPs with boom length under 11 metres.
Participants may complete singular or multiple modules, depending on the type of EWP they will be operating.
Modules include:
- Vertical Lift (VL)
- Scissor Lift (SL)
- Self Propelled Boom Lift (BL)
- Trailer Lift (TL)
- Truck Mounted Lift (TM)
While these are all classed as MEWPs, each one is different in its use and safe operation and therefore require separate training modules to be completed. After successfully completing the EWPA Yellow Card, the operator is issued a photo ID licence and their licence details are added to the EWPA’s online database (approximately 350,000 operators nation-wide) which sites can use to independently verify the validity of the operator’s licence.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate an elevating work platform. This unit applies to those working in operational roles. For more information check EWPA web
https://ewpa.com.au/resources/information-sheets/
Where does the High Risk Work License (WP Class) fit in with the Yellow Card?
The High Risk Work (HRW) License is regulated by each State and Territory WHS/OHS/OSH Regulatory Authority (SafeWork/WorkSafe etc). If you are operating an MEWP with a boom length OVER 11 meters (self-propelled, truck mounted or trailer lift) then you must comply with your state or territory regulations and hold a HRW Licence (WP Class). Operators of any MEWP that does not fall into the High Risk Work Category – this would include scissor lifts or vertical lifts of any platform height, or boom lifts under 11m – should receive adequate information, training and instruction on the use of that type of MEWP. This can be by completing the relevant Yellow Card Module. In some instances, you may need BOTH a High Risk Work License and Yellow Card. E.g. If you are required to operate a scissor lift of any platform height as well as a boom lift over 11m.
