Code: RIIHAN301E, CPCCCM3001, RIIWHS204E

Orange Card Combo (Scissor, Boom, WSAH)

Equip-Safe Orange Card - Nationally recognised alternative to Yellow Card & Work safely at heights

This Orange Card course contains Operate elevating work platform, Operate elevating work platforms up to 11 metres, and Work safely at heights units of competencies.

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Fees

Course Fee: $650

CTF Subsidised Fee: $262.50*

Relevant Membership Discount Fee: $617.50**

Training and assessment course fees do not incur GST.
* CTF eligibility criteria must be met
** Relevant membership discount will be applied to the full fee. Equip-Safe will verify membership eligibility

Course code

RIIHAN301E, CPCCCM3001, RIIWHS204E

Duration

1.5 days

Course content

SCISSOR LIFT TRAINING COURSE CONTENT

Operate scissor lift
- Operate in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions
- Manoeuvre in tight areas in forwards and reverse
- Operate scissor lift slowly and accurately
- Conduct tasks at height
- Use the push-out deck
Complete scissor lift operations
- Park safely
- Conduct post-operation inspection
- Complete fault recording in logbook

BOOM LIFT (UNDER 11 METRES) COURSE CONTENT

Operate self-drive boom lift under 11 metres
- Operate in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions
- Understand the Load Chart and how to get the maximum height and / or reach from the EWP
- Manoeuvre in tight areas in forwards and reverse
- Operate self-drive boom lift slowly and accurately
- Conduct tasks at height, including driving at height
- Use all functions on the self-drive boom lift under 11 metres
Complete self-drive boom lift under 11 metres operations
- Park safely
- Pack up
- Conduct post-operation inspection
- Complete fault recording in logbook

WORK SAFELY AT HEIGHTS COURSE CONTENT

Off the job (theory)
- Legal Requirement and Guidance Material
- Definition of Working at Heights
- Fall Restraint v Fall Arrest
- Pendulum effect
- Hazards associated with Fall Arrest Harnesses
  - Suspension Trauma
  - Positional Asphyxia
  - Injuries from incorrectly fitted harness
- Emergency Plan / Rescue Plan
On the job (practical)
- Conduct risk assessment/ SWMS (Safe Work Method Statement)
- Inspect FIPS (Fall Injury Prevention Systems) and Fall Arrest Harnesses
- Safe use of Fall Arrest Harnesses (use two different harnesses)
- Conduct self rescue
- Use Fall Injury Prevention Systems including: fall arrest harness, ladder, ladder bracket, adjustable lanyard, static line, static line shuttle, industrial inertia reel, adjustable rope lifeline with energy absorber and brake device, anchor points, carabiners, descender suspension trauma straps

Course requirements

Prior to course commencement the learner is required to review the ETI Learner Handbook, all terms and conditions, and policies that apply to this course, found at found at Terms & Conditions/Policies page
For all training conducted on Equip-Safe premises, learners must wear suitable work clothing and fully enclosed shoes (Safety boots/shoes are preferable). All other protective gear, i.e. hard hats will be supplied.

Course breakdown

We offer three different levels of Orange Card training - Scissor lift only, Scissor lift and Boom lift, and Scissor lift, Boom, and Working Safely at Heights.

Core Units of Competency

Code	Description
RIIHAN301E	Operate elevating work platform
CPCCCM3001	Operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres
RIIWHS204E	Work safely at heights

Certification & assessment

A statement of attainment will be issued detailing the unit/s of competency completed. The Equip-Safe Orange Card will also be issued detailing the unit/s of competency achieved and the class of training (SL, BL, WSAH) as applicable.

Skills recognition

The Electrotechnology Training Institute Limited (ETI), trading as Equip-Safe, Skills Recognition Policy applies to those individuals seeking formal recognition of their competency(s) through the granting of, or credit towards, an Australian Qualifications Framework Training Package qualification, unit of competency or Vocational Education and Training (VET) accredited course. For more information, please see our Skills Recognition Policy.