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Dependant on Experience

3-5 year

Dependant on Experience

Our MEWP Course’s are designed to provide learners with an understanding of safe operation and pre-operational checks of counterbalance and reach forklift trucks.

We will cover the relevant legislation and dangers associated with work involving the use of these types of trucks.

By the end of the course, learners will be able to demonstrate competence when operating MEWP’s and successfully pass both the theoretical and practical simulated testing.

Our aim is to ensure that all learners leave the course with the necessary skills and knowledge to safely operate your cherry picker or scissor lift

You will learn:

Basic construction, names of components, purpose and use of all controls and gauges
Use of handbook and other information sources including legislation and Approval Codes of Practice
Operator documentation, certificates, method statements, lift plans, duties charts etc
Pre-use, start, running checks and close down procedure, including emergency lowering procedure
Controlling the MEWP from all available operating positions including remote devices if applicable
Maneuvering the MEWP, progressing to maneuvering in confined area to include tight turns in forward and reverse and travelling in the raised position (self-propelled machines only)
How to position the MEWP up to maximum height in areas of limited access
How to position the MEWP up to the maximum reach in areas of limited access
Explain all displayed information on the machine
Carry out all pre-use and running checks
Carry out emergency lowering procedures
Operate controls from ground level, and from within the working platform
Maneuver 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 units only)
Position the platform up to maximum working height
Position the platform out to maximum reach
Keep within safe working parameters
Placing the MEWP in an out-of-service condition Explain all relevant documentation
Trained operator achievement test

This training course is accredited by the RTITB, ensuring it meets the highest industry standards.

We also offer the flexibility of in-house training to fit your specific needs. Upon successful completion of the course and receiving your certificate, you will be fully qualified to operate handling equipment in your workplace.

Optional Photo ID Cards Photo ID cards are available for purchase as a way to showcase your certification and training completion. However, it's important to remember that these cards do not function as equipment licenses.

Operatives attending this course should be physically and mentally fit to withstand the rigours of training.

The course content includes awareness of periodic examinations of equipment and pre-use inspections processes

Operatives must have their own PPE for this training including the following basic items: Safety Footwear, Hi-Visibility vest, Gloves, Hearing Protection and additional items such as waterproof pants & Hi-Vis jackets recommended in case of inclement weather

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