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Boom Verification of Competency

Non-accredited training

This Verification Of Competency (VOC) tests the skills and knowledge required to operate a Boom Lift operations  (Western Australia Only)

The VOC applies to those working in a site based roles.

The VOC is essential if you are conducting the operation of a Boom Lift.  The VOC covers the operational procedures of the equipment, is not a Licence to operate and not required for equipment under 11m in WA.

The course covers:

Basic principles of health and safety in the construction industries in WA.

Preventing workplace injuries and illnesses

Identifying workplace hazards

Hazard control measures

Choosing the right machine

Pre and post operational checks

Setting up the machine

Operating the machine

Shut down and secure procedures

Relevant WHS Requirements and Duty of Care


It encompasses responsibilities for, health, safety and risk management processes at all operative levels and adherence to safety practices as part of the normal way of doing work.


Completing the verification of competency will confirm an individual's skills and knowledge to carry out and complete the use of an Boom Lift <11m and ensure procedures and to perform safe work practices. It consists of real-life practical skills and knowledge to allow the participant to be assessed as competent in demonstrating the ability to operate equipment and/or undertake Boom Lift <11m operator role.

Units Delivered

The following units will be included in your certificate:

P00115 - Boom Verification of Competency

Course Delivery

This course can be delivered/assessed in the workplace or at facility organised by the training provider.

Course Durations

Course durations can vary for multiple reasons, so the durations below are the minimum possible amount.

Face-to-Face Face to Face contact time of at least 4 Hours

Physical capability to be able to meet the demands of the practical demonstration skills including prestart check of equipment and setup of barriers (Important note: To issue a verification of competency certificate all theory and practical must be completed).

Physical fitness – Participants must have the physical capacity to complete a practical demonstration of a simulated dig at a construction site location.

Theory: Students must be able to respond verbally to questioned asked by the assessor / subject matter expert to complete the pre-course theory questions. Students must also be able to show a log book with a minimum of 50 hours practical training within there employment.

This certificate has an industry recommended renewal period of 24 months

  • Planning and Set-up
  • Pre-Start Checks
  • Operate Boom Lift <11m
  • Lift, Carry and Place Materials
  • Select, Remove and Fit Attachments
  • Shut Down
This course does not lead to a nationally recognised certificate