Australia’s Elevating Work Platform Association (EWPA) has introduced the new Digital EWPA Operator Licence – Yellow Card, a secure card that can be conveniently stored in a digital wallet. Since 1987, the EWPA has been offering aerial work platform training through its Yellow Card training program, successfully training over 500,000 operators.

Replacement cards and licence verification will remain accessible on the EWPA website. Additionally, the EWPA offers a digital version of its TSHA Gold Card for telehandlers, providing a convenient and secure option for operators to store their credentials digitally. This initiative ensures that both the Yellow Card and Gold Card can be easily managed and verified online, enhancing the overall efficiency and accessibility for operators.

The association’s chief executive, James Oxenham, stated:

“Secure digital credentials are becoming more common. We have seen driving licences move to this format, as well as the high-risk work platform licence in NSW. We know that operators lose cards and wallets, and replacing physical cards is a time-consuming process to print and post replacements.”

“Over the years, we have continuously improved, incorporating feedback from industry, operators, auditors, and our Accredited Trainers into updated versions of the Yellow Card programme.”

“To provide clarity for operators and site supervisors, the EWPA has registered a trademark for ‘Yellow Card’. This legal protection will resolve any misunderstandings about who delivered the training and ensure that operators and sites can easily verify that the Yellow Card Operator Licence has been issued by the EWPA.”