MEWP Boom and Scissor Lift 

Ideal for anyone who uses or will be using a mobile elevated platform in the land, marine, utility & construction industry.

  This course is for those who use or will be using a mobile elevated work platform (scissor or boom – vehicle mounted or self-propelled) in the land, marine, utility & construction industry. 

 

The Course is intended for:

Managers, supervisors & operators of any vehicle elevated work platform in across land, marine, utility & construction.

Course Aims & Objectives:

To provide quality knowledge and skills to safely & competently use & operate a scissor or boom lift for either vehicle mounted or self-propelled mobile elevated platforms. All of our MEWP courses include harness, lanyard and suspension trauma training.

 

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Course Objectives & Content:

It is envisaged that by the end of this course of training the learner will be able to answer questions on and perform the following:

  • Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as a plant operator

  • Have a working knowledge of the manufacturer’s handbook for the particular machine to be used, and be familiar with other types of information sources and relevant legislation

  • Be able to locate and identify the major components of the machine and explain their functions

  • Be able to locate and identify steering, driving and braking controls and explain their functions

  • Conduct all pre-operational checks in accordance with manufacturer’s and legislative requirements

  • Check all emergency lowering functions

  • Safely mount and dismount the machine

  • Configure the machine for travel

  • Configure the machine for travel and manoeuvre it safely on level / rough ground and inclines in open and confined areas

  • Conduct all necessary safety checks at the work area, including overhead and underground hazards

  • Manoeuvre the machine to the work area and correctly configure in readiness to carry out accessing tasks

  • Carry out accessing tasks, at various points up to full operating height

  • Travel with platform raised (where applicable)

  • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of loading and unloading procedures for machine transportation

  • Carry out all end of shift and shut down procedures

Awarding Body: “NPORS” National Plant Operators Registration Scheme, Our own certification and photo ID cards
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Location: At your preferred location, anywhere in the UK.
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