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Boom-type EWP Licence (WP) practice test

High risk work licence, boom 11 m or more

AUSHigh Risk Work (Class WP)
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Written practice questions for the knowledge behind the Class WP licence (boom-type elevating work platform, boom length 11 metres or more, TLILIC0005). The real assessment is a knowledge and practical assessment by an accredited assessor, and the licence is issued by your state or territory regulator. Covers harness use, ground and stability checks, powerline No Go Zones, inspections and emergency procedures.

5 Most Common Boom-type EWP Licence (WP) Sample Questions & Answers

Preview 5 practice questions with answers and explanations that name their source.

Sample Question 1 of 5Licence Classification

Which High Risk Work Licence class is required to operate a boom-type elevating work platform with a boom length of 11 metres or more?

AClass PB (concrete-placing boom operation)
BClass HP (personnel and materials hoist)
CClass WP (boom-type elevating work platform)
Answer & Source:

Class WP is the licence for a boom-type elevating work platform where the boom length is 11 metres or more. Class PB covers concrete-placing booms and Class HP covers personnel and materials hoists.

Sample Question 2 of 5Boom Length Measurement

How is the 11 metre boom length that decides whether a WP licence is needed worked out?

AThe greater of the platform's maximum height above its supporting surface or its maximum horizontal reach from the boom's centre of rotation
BThe length of the main boom section alone, measured from the pivot pin with the boom fully retracted and in its travelling position
CThe overall height of the machine in its travelling position, measured from the ground to the top of the boom, including the platform
Answer & Source:

The boom length is the greater of two measurements: the vertical distance from the supporting surface to the platform floor at maximum height, or the horizontal distance from the centre of the boom's rotation to the outer edge of the platform at maximum extension. A boom under 11 metres by this measure does not need a WP licence.

Sample Question 3 of 5Scissor Lifts vs Boom Lifts

Does operating a scissor lift or other vertically moving platform require a Class WP High Risk Work Licence?

ANo. Scissor lifts are outside the WP class, but operators still need suitable training
BYes, if the scissor lift's platform can rise 11 metres or more, as with a boom-type EWP
CYes, if a scissor lift is used on a construction site, because of the fall risk
Answer & Source:

The WP class covers boom-type elevating work platforms only. The regulation excludes scissor lifts and vertically moving platforms from the licence scope. Operators of scissor-type EWPs still need structured, nationally recognised training, for example an EWPA Yellow Card or RTO certification, which is not a licence.

Sample Question 4 of 5Relevant Australian Standards

Which Australian Standard does the WorkSafe Victoria industry standard name for the safe use of mobile elevating work platforms?

AAS 2550.10 (Cranes, hoists and winches – Safe use – Mobile elevating work platforms)
BAS 1657 (Fixed platforms, walkways, stairways and ladders – Design and installation)
CAS/NZS 3012 (Electrical installations – Construction and demolition sites)
Answer & Source:

AS 2550.10 is the Australian Standard for the safe use of mobile elevating work platforms, including pre-operational inspections. AS 1657 covers fixed platforms and ladders, and AS/NZS 3012 covers electrical installations on construction sites.

Sample Question 5 of 5Trainee Operating Rules

When may a person without a WP licence operate a boom-type EWP with a boom length of 11 metres or more?

AOnly while training towards the licence, under the supervision of a WP licence holder
BIf they hold a high risk work licence for another class, such as a forklift or crane licence
CIf they hold an EWPA Yellow Card for scissor lifts and have years of experience on EWPs
Answer & Source:

High risk work can be done without a licence only when it is carried out in the course of training towards certification and under the supervision of a licensed person. The supervision must be direct, and the business must see written evidence that the worker is in training.

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