EWP, Working at Heights, LVCPR: Which Tickets Do Commercial Electricians Actually Need?
Most commercial electrical roles require at least a White Card, but which additional tickets you need depends entirely on the site and the type of work. EWP, Working at Heights, and LVCPR each cover a different risk, and holding the right combination is often what determines whether you're mobilised same-day or ruled out of a role entirely.
What does an EWP ticket cover, and when do I need one?
An Elevated Work Platform (EWP) ticket is required any time you’re operating a boom lift, scissor lift, or similar equipment to reach height on site. It’s one of the most commonly requested tickets on commercial and industrial projects, since so much first-fix and service work happens above ground level. If you’re regularly working on multi-storey commercial builds, this is usually the first ticket worth having beyond your base licence.
Do I need a separate Working at Heights ticket if I already have EWP?
Yes — they cover different things. Working at Heights training covers safe practices for any work performed above a set height threshold, including harness use and fall protection, regardless of whether you’re using a platform. EWP is specific to operating the machinery itself. Many sites require both, since holding an EWP ticket doesn’t automatically certify you in general height safety.
What is LVCPR, and is it required everywhere?
Low Voltage CPR (LVCPR) is a safety certification specific to electrical work, covering emergency response in the event of electric shock. It’s not universally mandatory, but it’s increasingly requested on commercial and infrastructure sites as standard practice, and some head contractors won’t allow electrical work to proceed without it on site.
Which ticket should I get first?
If you’re only adding one ticket beyond your base licence, EWP tends to open up the widest range of commercial roles. From there, Working at Heights and LVCPR are the next most commonly requested, particularly for larger Tier 1 and Tier 2 sites.
Key takeaways
- EWP — required to operate elevated platforms; opens up the most commercial roles
- Working at Heights — covers general height safety; often required alongside EWP, not instead of it
- LVCPR — electrical-specific emergency response; increasingly requested, not yet universal
- Forge tracks your ticket currency and will flag renewals before they lapse — see our [Compliance, done properly] section for more.
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