The EWP Rescue and Escape course offers a comprehensive understanding of operating Elevated Work Platforms (EWPs) safely, emphasising the importance of emergency preparedness and response. Participants will gain essential knowledge on various types of EWPs, including scissor lifts, boom lifts, and aerial work platforms, and the common hazards associated with working at heights. The course covers risk assessment and hazard identification, crucial for implementing risk control measures and adhering to safety regulations. It also delves into the significance of personal protective equipment (PPE), such as safety harnesses, hard hats, and high-visibility clothing, to maintain safety standards and protect against potential injuries.

Furthermore, the course provides in-depth training on emergency procedures, focusing on effective communication protocols and emergency equipment usage, including attaching emergency descent equipment for self-rescue and controlled descent escape procedures. It equips participants with the skills to perform EWP rescue operations, employing rescue equipment and techniques for both self-rescue and assisting trapped or injured workers. Practical training aspects include cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid, essential for providing immediate medical assistance. Successful completion of the course leads to a nationally recognised statement of attainment, reflecting a competency standard unit covers in EWP rescue and escape, readying individuals for operative levels within workplace subject areas, including electrical work and rail work functions.