One of the questions we’re asked as tower hire and safety specialists in our industry is whether or not you need a licence to operate a cherry picker. Here, we’ll tell you all we know.
No matter their industry, one of the questions we’re most frequently asked is if you need a licence to operate a cherry picker. In this article, we’ll discuss all your licensing requirements, restrictions and where to go when you need cherry picker hire services you can rely on.
Do You Need a Licence to Operate a Cherry Picker in Queensland?
You do require some form of licensing to operate a cherry picker in Queensland. If the cherry picker you are working with will be at a height of 11m or below, you only need a valid EWP yellow card to operate the machinery.
If you’re working at heights above 11m, you will need an additional licence indicating you’ve completed your high risk training.
Are There Age Restrictions on Obtaining Your Yellow Card?
Under 18 years of age and want to operate a cherry picker? Yellow card training and competencies can be issued to those aged 16 or 17 years old, but there are certain restrictions placed on your qualifications.
Once you turn 18, the restrictions are removed and you’re able to operate unsupervised.
When to Contact Performance Tower Hire
If you require a cherry picker hire service complete with a qualified operator, you should get in touch with our team at Performance Tower Hire today, or secure your online booking today.
Not only do we work with the best equipment in the industry so you can get your work done quickly and efficiently, we also only have highly qualified team members on staff so you can be certain your job will be completed to the highest standard, as safely as can be.
Do You Need a Licence to Operate Equipment Hired from Performance Tower Hire?
No, because all our equipment comes with a skilled, licensed operator so you don’t have to worry about a thing.
Talk to our cherry picker hire experts today about booking our equipment.
