
Your EWP ticket Brisbane for boom-type elevated work platforms over 11 metres is a legal requirement before you operate any telescopic or knuckle boom lift on a Queensland worksite. Principal contractors across Brisbane enforce it - no ticket, no access to the machine.
Shamrock Training runs EWP ticket Brisbane courses every week from our Northgate training centre. Our trainers have worked at height on real sites - so the practical side reflects what the job actually looks like. Same day statement of attainment, every time.
DURATION
3 days (Mon to Wed)
2 days (Weekend)
PREREQUISITE
N/A
OUTCOME
WP licence
PRICE
$695
Construction workers operating telescopic or knuckle boom lifts on building sites
Maintenance workers using boom EWPs on facility or infrastructure jobs
Utilities and telecommunications workers operating at height
Civil construction workers using boom-type access equipment over 11 metres
Any Queensland worksite worker operating a boom EWP over 11 metres
If you're on a boom lift and it goes above 11 metres - this is the ticket you need. If you're on a scissor lift or a platform under 11 metres, you need the Yellow Card instead. Not sure which applies? Call us before you book.
Theory:
Boom EWP types and configurations — telescopic and knuckle boom
Pre-operational inspection and daily safety checks
Platform load capacity limits and stability on slopes
Queensland WHS regulations for EWP operation over 11 metres
Hazard identification and risk control at height
Emergency procedures and rescue communication
Practical:
Machine controls and platform setup procedures
Extending and positioning the boom safely at height
Operating in different site conditions and environments
Emergency lowering and non-entry rescue from height
Inspection reporting and operator defect documentation
Shamrock Training is based in Northgate, right near Brisbane Airport. Easy to get to from Nundah, Banyo, Geebung, Eagle Farm, Virginia, Boondall, Hamilton, Hendra, and all across North Brisbane.
Workers also travel to us from the Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast, Ipswich, and Logan when they need their EWP ticket Brisbane fast with no waiting lists.
COURSE DETAILS
What are the risks of operating a scissor lift?
Key risks include tip-overs on uneven or sloped ground, falls from height, collision with overhead structures, and entrapment between the platform and fixed objects. These hazards are covered in detail in the EWPA Yellow Card course (RIIHAN301E) delivered by Shamrock Training in Northgate, Brisbane.
What certification do you need to operate a boom lift?
Boom-type EWPs over 11 metres require a WP High Risk Work Licence (TLILIC0005) issued by Workplace Health and Safety Queensland. Shamrock Training in Northgate, Brisbane delivers this licence with weekly course intakes.
What is the difference between boom type and scissor type?
Boom-type EWPs extend outward and upward on an articulating or telescopic arm, allowing reach over obstacles, while scissor lifts move straight up and down with a larger platform but no horizontal reach. Shamrock Training in Northgate, Brisbane trains operators on both, covering the WP licence for booms over 11 metres and the Yellow Card for scissor lifts under 11 metres.
What certification is required to use a scissor lift?
You need the EWPA Yellow Card (RIIHAN301E), the industry-standard competency certification for scissor lifts and EWPs under 11 metres. Shamrock Training in Northgate, Brisbane delivers this course in a single day with same-day certification.
Is a scissor lift considered a boom lift
No, a scissor lift and a boom lift are different EWP types, with scissor lifts moving vertically only and boom lifts offering horizontal reach via an articulating or telescopic arm. Shamrock Training in Northgate, Brisbane trains operators on both equipment types under separate certifications.
Is a scissor lift considered an EWP?
Yes, a scissor lift is classified as an Elevated Work Platform (EWP), specifically in the under-11 metre category. Shamrock Training in Northgate, Brisbane delivers the Yellow Card (RIIHAN301E) required to operate scissor lifts on Queensland worksites.
Book Your Training in Brisbane
We run courses weekly from our Northgate training centre, with flexible weekday and weekend availability. Demand is high, especially before major project starts across key industrial areas. Have a question about which ticket suits your role? Check our FAQs → or get in touch directly.
Need on-site training? Our trainers can travel anywhere in Queensland.