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At Total Access, we offer training options that meet the requirements of the Best Practice Guidelines for MEWP within New Zealand. Available in Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Wellington and Christchurch.

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EWP COURSE DETAILS:

All EWP Training courses are held at our branches in Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Wellington and Christchurch.

Duration/Timing:
1 Day Course: 7:45am – 4:00pm

Machines Covered:
Scissor Lifts + Boom Lifts (Standard Course)
Trailer Mounted + Vertical Lifts (Optional Course + Additional Cost)

Our courses are NZQA accredited!

*Discounted rates on group bookings available!

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EWP TRAINING AVAILABLE

All training programmes and procedures are approved by:

EWPA (Elevated Work Platform Association)
The Department of Labour and NZOSH (New Zealand Occupational Health & Safety)
HIANZ/Silvercard and PCANZ
Trailer Mounted + Vertical Lifts + Truck Mounted (Optional Course + Additional Cost)

An EWP license is not mandatory in New Zealand but elevated work platforms operators must be competent in the safe operation of machines.

EWP training is about teaching the regulations, guidelines as well as code of practice for accessing and operating elevated working platforms safely. The training also covers practical exercises that apply and test a trainee’s knowledge of the risks and operational skills required when operating elevated working platforms.

Ensures employee safety when working at height, increase confidence, improve hazard management (identification, assessment and controlling common hazards), increase emergency response and knowledge of different types of elevated working platforms and their applications through Total Access EWP Operator Training.

Why Train With Us?

Approved and professional trainers. Total Access is an Approved Training Centre, providing EWP Operating to both small and large groups. New Zealand’s Best Practice Guidelines require training to be repeated every 3 years.

Get trained by highly-qualified trainers. The courses are given by our skilled trainers, all of whom are employees at Total Access and have been working in the EWP industry for many years. During the training, they pass on the skills and experience they have gained, increasing your skills and boosting your confidence in handling EWP machines.

Train close to where you are. Total Access offers training at any of our branches in Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, Tauranga and Christchurch.

Be trained in a day. Our EWP training is designed to optimise your learning within a day.

Getting EWP training in New Zealand with Total Access is easy. Simply fill our online form indicating your name, number of trainees, location and other information you may have. Total Access offers immediate proof via email confirming EWP training attendance. Results are sent to the New Zealand Qualification Authority (NZQA) for a relevant NZQA Unit Standard to be awarded. This acts as proof that we offer the highest training standards and employers get the relevant skills for their employees.

EWP Training FAQs

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Do I need an NZQA number before registering for the training?

No. Total Access will handle that for you as part of the training.

Do I need to be licensed to operate a vertical or scissor lift?

The 2015 HSWA (Health Safety at Work Act) requires employees to undergo vigorous training on how to use equipment safely at work. While EWP licensing isn’t mandatory, machine operators are legally required to receive the training.

How do I get an EWP license?

EWP licenses are now available online. However, if you’d prefer to receive a physical license, please let our team know.

When does the EWP license expire?

As per Work Safe NZ guidelines on working at elevated mobile platforms, operators need a refresher training every 3 years.

How long will it take to get the EWP license?

EWP training takes a day and trainees receive their access to the online portal within two working days. If they have opted to receive a physical license, please allows between 7-10 working days.

What happens if I fail?

It is very rare but a participant will fail if it is deemed they don’t have the competence to safely operate EWP’s. If this is the case we will we assist such trainees to acquire more experience and then re-assess them when they are ready. The cost to re-sit will be based on the additional training required to safely pass.

Is EWP similar to working at height training?

No. EWP covers the knowledge and safe usage of high/elevated platforms such as scissor lifts, boom lifts, etc. On the other hand, height training encompasses using safety harnesses to prevent falls, installing fall arrest systems and related training required when working at height.