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Operate Elevating Work Platform (Scissor Lift) Course

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Course overview

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Locations

North
Alanvale

South
Clarence

Attendance options

Short course

Study type

On-Site

Tuition Fees

Commercial $ 350.00

Additional fees may apply. For more information, see Fees, payments and other costs.

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Please note: The course overview is intended as a guide only. Not all courses are available at all locations or through all study types and attendance options. Please check Locations, Dates and Times below or enquire for further information.

Learn to operate a scissor lift work platform

Our nationally recognised 1 day short course is designed to provide you with the underpinning knowledge and skills you need to safely operate a scissor lift type elevated work platform. Scissor lifts are commonly used across construction, warehousing, maintenance, and facility management.

This one day, on campus course, will equip you with the following:

Introduction to the WHS Act 2012 and A/S
Risk assessment/Hierarchy of control
Detailed theory component
Scissor Lift pre-start inspection and fault identification
Plan and prepare for work
Intensive practical component
Safely navigate site hazards
Conduct various simulated Scissor Lift tasks
Scissor Lift shut down and post-operational inspection
Pack up

Students who successfully complete this unit may find employment opportunities in roles across various industries where working at heights is required.

Note: this is not a High Risk Work Licence program

This one day, on campus course, will equip you with the following:

Introduction to the WHS Act 2012 and A/S
Risk assessment/Hierarchy of control
Detailed theory component
Scissor Lift pre-start inspection and fault identification
Plan and prepare for work
Intensive practical component
Safely navigate site hazards
Conduct various simulated Scissor Lift tasks
Scissor Lift shut down and post-operational inspection
Pack up

Students who successfully complete this unit may find employment opportunities in roles across various industries where working at heights is required.

Note: this is not a High Risk Work Licence program

Locations, dates & times

Campus	Date	Attendance/Duration	Study type	Apply/Enquire
North
Alanvale	8 Sep 2026 - 8 Sep 2026	Short course 1 day, Tuesday, 8am - 4pm, I Block Alanvale Room I1.25 Before clicking Apply Now or Enquire Now, please make yourself aware of information under the below 6 drop down headings	On-Site	Enrol & pay now
South
Clarence	16 Jul 2026 - 16 Jul 2026	Short course Scissor Lift is a one day course. Thursday 16th July. Clarence Campus F-Block. Time: 8.00am-4.00pm.	On-Site	Enrol & pay now
Clarence	27 Aug 2026 - 27 Aug 2026	Short course Scissor Lift is a one day course. Thursday 27th August. Clarence Campus F-Block. Time: 8.00am-4.00pm.	On-Site	Enrol & pay now
Clarence	1 Oct 2026 - 1 Oct 2026	Short course Scissor Lift is a one day course. Thursday 1st October. Clarence Campus F-Block. Time: 8.00am-4.00pm.	On-Site	Enrol & pay now
Clarence	5 Nov 2026 - 5 Nov 2026	Short course Scissor Lift is a one day course. Thursday 5th November. Clarence Campus F-Block. Time: 8.00am-4.00pm.	On-Site	Enrol & pay now

Entry

There are no essential entry requirements for this course.

Fees, payments and other costs

Your tuition fees cover the basic materials needed for your course, but may not cover items such as text books, workbooks, uniform, online learning resources or personal protective clothing. Depending on your course, there may also be other expenses that you need to budget for.

For courses undertaken in 12 months or less, you will be invoiced the full course fee (including any other essential fees associated with your course).

*For courses studied over multiple years, your course and other fees will be split over the years of study, with the concession fee being charged on a yearly basis. At the time of enrolment you will be invoiced for the first year’s fees. An invoice will be raised in each subsequent year around the same time as your ‘enrolment anniversary’.

Further information on fees, payments and other costs.

Recognition of prior learning and skills

It makes sense that you should be recognised for the things you already know how to do.

TasTAFE can assess your skills and knowledge based on your previous education, work history or life experience – which may help you to gain your qualification a whole lot faster!

More information on the recognition process is available on our recognition of prior learning and skills page.

Assessment methods

Assessments are designed to help you demonstrate the skills and knowledge you learn in your course and are an essential part of your training. Assessments allow us to confirm that you can perform tasks to the standard required in the workplace, and that you can meet all of the requirements of your course.

While studying at TasTAFE, you may be assessed in a number of different ways. Some common assessment methods include:

completing workplace documents
observations on the job and/or in a simulated assessment environment
quizzes/multiple choice tests
research projects
tests – written or practical
verbal questioning
work samples
written assignments or short answers.

What you will need

There are different requirements depending on the course you are enrolled in.

Although not required, it is recommended that you have access to a computer with a reliable internet connection. Upon enrolment TasTAFE supply students a Microsoft Office license for the purpose of completing your study; including MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Defender (Internet Security). TasTAFE has computers available for student use during normal business hours, at all major campuses.

For classes, please be prepared with standard items such as pens, notebook or paper, USB.

You may also need to bring specific equipment, tools or personal protective equipment, your teacher will let you know.

For this course, you will need:

Steel capped boots
Hard hat
High vis workwear

Outcome and units

On successful completion of this course you will receive a Statement of Attainment for successfully completed units.

Below is a list of all core units that TasTAFE offers in this course.

Core units
RIIHAN301E	Operate elevating work platform

Career opportunities

Construction at heights
Signage
Electrotechnology
Painting
Cleaning
Maintenance and warehouse storage

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Construction at heights
Signage
Electrotechnology
Painting
Cleaning
Maintenance and warehouse storage

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