Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWP)
Course Objectives
- Identify the basic construction and components, and the purpose and use of all controls and gauges
- Identify and comply with manufacturers instructions in accordance with the operator’s handbook, other information sources i.e. duties charts, and applicable legislation
- Explain all relevant documentation
- Explain all displayed information on the machine
- Carry out pre-start and running checks
- Carry out emergency lowering procedures
- Operate controls from ground level, and from within the working platform
- Manoeuvre/travel the MEWP involving tight turns and limited access, using both forward and reverse motions
- Travel the MEWP with the platform in a raised position (self-propelled only)
- Position the platform up to maximum working height
- Keep within safe working parameters
- Place the machine in an out-of-service condition
- Explain the loading and unloading procedures on and off a transporter
Who are the courses for?
Anyone who uses or will be using a mobile elevated work platform (scissor or boom – vehicle mounted or self-propelled) in the land-based industries or
construction industry.
Duration/Format
Novice operators – all types - 2 days
Experienced operators – all types – 1 day
Instructor/machine/trainee ratio
1 instructor : 2 machines : 4 trainees or
1 instructor : 1 machine : 2 trainees
Equipment for land-based course and test
- Operator instruction book for all machinery and attachments
- Overalls and wet weather clothing
- High visibility jacket
- PPE (minimum hard hat, safety harness and lanyard but may require fall arrest device with lanyard and carabiners etc)
- Notebook and pencil
Venue
- Light and heating if necessary
- Seating and tables for trainees
- Suitable area for training (see above)
Course Materials
- Skills guide
- Land-based theory test question paper
- Land-based operator assessment form
Prices
Training (1 day) - £240+VAT
Training (2 days) - £340+VAT
Prices include:
- Free off road parking
- Tea & Coffee
- Cost of certificate
We also offer discounts on multiple bookings
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Dates
For information on course dates, please ring 01305 848454 or email courses@newlandstraining.co.uk.
Places
2 places available
Cancellation Policy
The full cost of the course is to be paid before the start of the course.
If your place on the course is cancelled, the following will apply:-
- 7 days notice - full fee refunded
- 3-7 days notice - half fee refunded *
- 1-3 days notice - quarter fee refunded *
* if place can be filled then the full fee will be refunded
