Personnel and Materials Hoist (HP Licence)
Course Overview:
Qualification: CPCCLHS3001 – Licence to operate a personnel and materials hoist
Duration: 2 or 3 Days (Depending on delivery location)
Assessment Type: Theory and Practical
Prerequisite: N/A
Course Description:
Successfully completing this course will allow you to operate a builder’s hoist in which personnel, goods and/or materials may be hoisted, and which comprises a car, structure, machinery or other equipment associated with the hoist, and which may be a cantilever hoist, a tower hoist or a multiple winch operation.
Learning Outcome:
On completion of the course, participants will have gained the following skills and knowledge to
- Comply with WHS licensing legislation
- Effectively communicate and work safely with others in the work area
- Identify hazards associated with the operation of the hoist and put in place effective hazard controls for those hazards identified
- Determine load weights
- Effectively conduct personnel and materials hoist operations to include the tasks of raising and lowering loads with hoist; in conjunction with awareness of the limitations of the hoist according to manufacturer’s specifications
- Ensure hoist controls are attended throughout operation.
- Effectively conduct emergency lowering of the hoist according to the emergency lowering procedure
- Effectively conduct pre operational and shut down checks of the personnel and materials hoist (particular awareness of controls, alarms and lockout devices).
Outcome:
A nationally recognised Statement of Attainment and a High-Risk Work Licence (class HP) will be issued through the WHS authority in your jurisdiction. (SafeWork/WorkSafe)
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Are you interested in advancing your career in construction? Then, acquiring your personnel and materials hoist ticket (HP licence) through Safety Australia Training ensures you are certified, compliant, and raring to go for the next challenge.
What Is A Personnel And Materials Hoist Ticket (HP Licence)?
Well, a personnel and materials hoist ticket is a high-risk piece of equipment used on construction sites to move people and materials up and down vertically in a safe environment. It is usually an essential component of large construction projects where travel between floors is required.
The HP license allows for safe operation of a materials hoist that can be used to move goods, staff, or both. It involves theoretical and practical training in installation, operation, and shutdown of hoists in accordance with Australian safety standards. Training and certification are required due to the likelihood of serious accidents from misuse of hoisting apparatus. Holding an up-to-date HP license not only protects yourself and others but ensures compliance with national safety guidelines.
Why Do You Need an HP License for Building and Industrial Premises?
In Australia, you are not supposed to use a personnel and materials hoist if you do not have a proper HP licence. SafeWork regulators desire workers to have this unique ticket so that only competent individuals run hoisting works.
Aside from compliance with the law, possessing a personnel and materials hoist ticket demonstrates a concern for workplace health and safety, enhancing your job prospects. Numerous top construction companies make an HP licence a required qualification for site staff, foremen, and managers, leading to a variety of job prospects and career development.
Who Should Take the HP Licence Course?
The HP licence course is best suited for:
- Construction workers, riggers, and labourers
- Site managers and supervisors
- Apprentices employed within the construction or industrial sectors
- Any person who wants to upskill or meet safety requirements
Participators will be required to meet minimum literacy and numeracy standards and normally need to provide up-to-date photo ID. While some experience in the operation of hoists is preferred, it is not necessary.
If you’re determined to enhance your credentials and achieve full compliance on-site, doing a personnel and materials hoist ticket course is a great decision.
Benefits of Getting Your Personnel and Materials Hoist Ticket with Us
We at Safety Australia Training offer:
- Nationally Recognised Training – Our Registered Training Organisation (RTO 91323) is up to Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) standards.
- Trained Trainers – Learn from experts who have real construction and industrial experience.
- Practical Hands-on Training – We combine theory with practical testing to ensure you’re actually job-ready.
- Confidence and Competence – Gain the competency to safely operate hoists and impress employers with confidence.
How to Apply for Your Personnel and Materials Hoist Ticket (HP Licence)?
It’s easy to begin:
- Contact us via our website or call 1300 636 166.
- Enrol on a future available HP licence course date.
- Complete the training and assessment.
- Obtain your nationally recognised personnel and materials hoist ticket upon successful completion.
Take your career to a safer, more successful level with Safety Australia Training. Learn more and join us here.
A Personnel and Materials Hoist (HP) licence allows workers to operate hoists used to transport both people and materials on construction sites. It’s a required certification for safely using these hoists, ensuring the safe movement of personnel and materials at height.
The licence covers various types of hoists, including material hoists, personnel hoists, and construction hoists, ensuring safe operation for handling products and materials containing crystalline silica.
The Personnel and Materials Hoist training covers the safe operation of hoists used to lift both people and materials. It includes key topics like equipment inspection, risk management, safe lifting practices.
The Personnel and Materials Hoist training course typically takes one day to complete.
Yes, the Personnel and Materials Hoist course is available online through Safety Australia Training. You can complete the training at your own pace, with support available throughout the course.
The Personnel and Materials Hoist licence is valid for 5 years from the date of issue.
You can register for the Personnel and Materials Hoist course online through our website, just visit the course page, choose your date, and follow the booking steps. Need help? Call us!
To get an HP Licence, you must be at least 18 years old.
