The TLILIC0005 – Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform is the mandatory course for operating boom lifts with a boom length of 11 metres or more. This unit leads to a WP High Risk Work Licence issued by WorkSafe WA, allowing you to legally operate large boom-type EWPs on construction, shutdown, and industrial sites.
This course is required for workers using boom lifts, trailer-mounted EWPs, truck-mounted lifts, or telescopic booms that extend past 11m. It applies across construction, maintenance, mining, utilities, and event rigging roles.
Training is delivered face-to-face at our Belmont or Naval Base facility with hands-on practical experience using compliant EWP equipment. Final assessment is conducted by a WorkSafe WA licensed assessor.
You must hold a WP High Risk Work Licence to legally operate a boom-type EWP with a boom length over 11m in Western Australia.
2 Days
In-person - On-site
Licence renewal every 5 years
TLILIC0005 Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform ( boom length 11 metres or more) - EWP licence training
Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a Statement of Attainment and a Notice of Assessment, which remains valid for 60 days. To obtain a Western Australian High Risk Work Licence, you must submit the following to WorkSafe WA:
• A copy of your Statement of Attainment
• A completed WorkSafe application
• The applicable WorkSafe fee
Please note: The course fee does not include the WorkSafe application fee of $115.
KITA offers a service to lodge your WorkSafe High Risk Work Licence application on your behalf for $115, which includes administration costs. (This fee is subject to change.)
*Eligibility rules may apply and other funding options may be available to you – depending on your industry or course.
Important Information explaining the common course funding options listed above along with additional information is available in the Linked Important Information page.
Course Requirements
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): To enter our workshop, participants are required to wear steel-capped boots, long pants and long-sleeved shirts. Hardhats can be provided if you cannot bring your own.
Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LLN) Requirements: Participants must be able to read, write and understand English. Bookings will only be confirmed once the LLN assessment has been completed.
Individuals holding a Student Visa are not eligible to enrol in or attend the course as KITA is not a registered CRICOS (Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students).
Completing the boom-type EWP course is an important step toward employment in the construction, infrastructure, shutdown, and maintenance sectors. With your WP class high risk work licence, you can work in roles such as:
A boom-type EWP licence is also commonly required for FIFO, mining, and infrastructure works, making it a valuable ticket for those seeking reliable, long-term employment in high-risk or elevated work environments.
Holding a valid WP High Risk Work Licence ensures your workers can legally and safely operate boom-type elevating work platforms over 11 metres in compliance with WorkSafe WA and national WHS regulations.
Trained operators are equipped to:
Employing licensed EWP operators reduces the risk of incidents and ensures your project meets compliance requirements—particularly on construction sites, shutdowns, and major infrastructure works where elevated access is routine.
This unit covers all aspects of operating a boom-type elevating work platform (EWP) with a boom length of 11 metres or more, and meets the requirements outlined in the National Assessment Instrument for high-risk work licencing in Western Australia. Training is delivered face-to-face by qualified trainers and includes both theoretical and practical components.
Key topics include:
Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Assessment Requirement
To ensure prospective students have the necessary LLN skills to successfully undertake their chosen training, it is a mandatory requirement to complete an LLN assessment prior to booking confirmation.
Assessments are conducted by a WorkSafe WA licensed Assessor in line with high-risk licencing requirements. Participants must successfully complete a written theory test and a practical assessment to be eligible for a WP High Risk Work Licence to operate a boom-type EWP over 11 metres.
| Name | Date | Time | Location | Spaces | Cost | Book Myself | Company Booking |
| EWP – Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) | 19 & 20 May 2026 | 07:45 am – 03:00 pm | 70 Cleaver Terrace, Belmont, 6104 | 5 | $500.00 | ||
| EWP – Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) | 26 & 27 May 2026 | 07:45 am – 03:00 pm | 70 Cleaver Terrace, Belmont, 6104 | 1 | $500.00 | ||
| Naval Base – EWP – Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) | 28 & 29 May 2026 | 07:45 am – 04:00 pm | 51A Burlington Street, Naval Base | 7 | $500.00 | ||
| EWP – Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) | 2 & 3 June 2026 | 07:45 am – 03:00 pm | 70 Cleaver Terrace, Belmont, 6104 | 6 | $500.00 | ||
| Naval Base – EWP – Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) | 11 & 12 June 2026 | 07:45 am – 04:00 pm | 51A Burlington Street, Naval Base | 8 | $500.00 | ||
| EWP – Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) | 16 & 17 June 2026 | 07:45 am – 03:00 pm | 70 Cleaver Terrace, Belmont, 6104 | 7 | $500.00 | ||
| Naval Base – EWP – Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) | 22 & 23 June 2026 | 07:45 am – 04:00 pm | 51A Burlington Street, Naval Base | 8 | $500.00 | ||
| EWP – Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) | 23 & 24 June 2026 | 07:45 am – 03:00 pm | 70 Cleaver Terrace, Belmont, 6104 | 3 | $500.00 | ||
| Naval Base – EWP – Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) | 25 & 26 June 2026 | 07:45 am – 04:00 pm | 51A Burlington Street, Naval Base | 8 | $500.00 | ||
| EWP – Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) | 30 June – 1 July 2026 | 07:45 am – 03:00 pm | 70 Cleaver Terrace, Belmont, 6104 | 7 | $500.00 | ||
| EWP – Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) | 7 & 8 July 2026 | 07:45 am – 03:00 pm | 70 Cleaver Terrace, Belmont, 6104 | 8 | $500.00 | ||
| Naval Base – EWP – Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) | 9 & 10 July 2026 | 07:45 am – 04:00 pm | 51A Burlington Street, Naval Base | 8 | $500.00 | ||
| EWP – Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) | 14 & 15 July 2026 | 07:45 am – 03:00 pm | 70 Cleaver Terrace, Belmont, 6104 | 8 | $500.00 | ||
| Naval Base – EWP – Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) | 16 & 17 July 2026 | 07:45 am – 04:00 pm | 51A Burlington Street, Naval Base | 8 | $500.00 | ||
| EWP – Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) | 21 & 22 July 2026 | 07:45 am – 03:00 pm | 70 Cleaver Terrace, Belmont, 6104 | 8 | $500.00 | ||
| Naval Base – EWP – Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) | 23 & 24 July 2026 | 07:45 am – 04:00 pm | 51A Burlington Street, Naval Base | 8 | $500.00 | ||
| EWP – Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) | 4 & 5 August 2026 | 07:45 am – 03:00 pm | 70 Cleaver Terrace, Belmont, 6104 | 8 | $500.00 | ||
| Naval Base – EWP – Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) | 6 & 7 August 2026 | 07:45 am – 04:00 pm | 51A Burlington Street, Naval Base | 8 | $500.00 | ||
| EWP – Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) | 11 & 12 August 2026 | 07:45 am – 03:00 pm | 70 Cleaver Terrace, Belmont, 6104 | 8 | $500.00 | ||
| Naval Base – EWP – Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) | 13 & 14 August 2026 | 07:45 am – 04:00 pm | 51A Burlington Street, Naval Base | 8 | $500.00 | ||
| EWP – Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) | 18 & 19 August 2026 | 07:45 am – 03:00 pm | 70 Cleaver Terrace, Belmont, 6104 | 8 | $500.00 | ||
| Naval Base – EWP – Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) | 20 & 21 August 2026 | 07:45 am – 04:00 pm | 51A Burlington Street, Naval Base | 8 | $500.00 | ||
| EWP – Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) | 25 & 26 August 2026 | 07:45 am – 03:00 pm | 70 Cleaver Terrace, Belmont, 6104 | 8 | $500.00 | ||
| Naval Base – EWP – Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) | 24 & 25 September 2026 | 07:45 am – 04:00 pm | 51A Burlington Street, Naval Base | 8 | $500.00 | ||
| Naval Base – EWP – Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) | 1 & 2 October 2026 | 07:45 am – 04:00 pm | 51A Burlington Street, Naval Base | 8 | $500.00 | ||
| Naval Base – EWP – Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) | 8 & 9 October 2026 | 07:45 am – 04:00 pm | 51A Burlington Street, Naval Base | 8 | $500.00 | ||
| Naval Base – EWP – Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) | 29 & 30 October 2026 | 07:45 am – 04:00 pm | 51A Burlington Street, Naval Base | 8 | $500.00 | ||
| Naval Base – EWP – Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) | 12 & 13 November 2026 | 07:45 am – 04:00 pm | 51A Burlington Street, Naval Base | 8 | $500.00 | ||
| Naval Base – EWP – Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) | 26 & 27 November 2026 | 07:45 am – 04:00 pm | 51A Burlington Street, Naval Base | 8 | $500.00 |
Verification of Competency (VOC) is a method of assessment that assists employers to meet their Duty of Care obligations to ensure staff are competent to operate equipment.
