MEWP (MOBILE ELEVATED WORK PLATFORMS) TRAINING
MEWP Training Duration:
1 Day = Novice
1 Day = Experienced
0.5 - 1 Day = Refresher
Accredited courses run for more days than in-house certification.
Ideal Delegate Numbers:
1-3 delegates
This allows the instructor to focus equally on all delegates.
MEWPs (mobile elevating work platforms also known as cherry pickers or scissor lifts), are a type of aerial work platform that involves a bucket or surface at the end of a hydraulic lifting system. The bucket of the cherry picker lift is attached to a telescopic arm, which can be raised and positioned.
The Accrediting Bodies Association (ABA) categorises MEWP’S into four main groups;
- 1A (Trailer Mounted Aerial Lifts)
- 1B (Vehicle Mounted Aerial Lifts)
- 3A (Scissor Lifts)
- 3B (Mobile Boom)
These groups classify the different capabilities of the machines which can differ significantly in weight, height, dimensions and capacity and the operating environment can also vary significantly.
For both safety and compliance employers must ensure the operators undergo suitable and sufficient training for the machine type they are required to operate so Direct lifting solutions has put together a course which covers all relevant points required for safe and competent operation of these machines.
The Accrediting Bodies Association (ABA) categorises MEWP’S into four main groups;
- 1A (Trailer Mounted Aerial Lifts)
- 1B (Vehicle Mounted Aerial Lifts)
- 3A (Scissor Lifts)
- 3B (Mobile Boom)
These groups classify the different capabilities of the machines which can differ significantly in weight, height, dimensions and capacity and the operating environment can also vary significantly.
For both safety and compliance employers must ensure the operators undergo suitable and sufficient training for the machine type they are required to operate so Direct lifting solutions has put together a course which covers all relevant points required for safe and competent operation of these machines.
MEWP TRAINING COURSE
Course Duration = 0.5 - 1 day (depending on experience levels)
Course Outline - At Direct Lifting Solutions we understand the importance of safety and efficiency in the workplace. Our operator training will ensure your personnel are fully qualified to safely operate MEWP’s our scissor lift and cherry picker courses meet all industry best practise guidelines and include:
Theory presentation:
- MEWP regulations and guidelines
- Importance of pre-use checks on equipment and common faults to look out for
- Operator responsibilities and safety awareness
- Working at height responsibilities
- Hazard awareness
- Pre-Use Checks
Practical training:
- Basic practical operational training
Practical assessment.
Instructor Commitment - we are committed to delivering courses where the delegates are made to feel completely at ease during training. We believe that a relaxed friendly environment allows delegates to learn more effectively and understand the safety aspects of operating FLTs in workplace conditions.
Practical training delivered by AITT accredited instructors.
Assessment & Certification - Delegates must pass both theory and practical assessments to receive a certificate.
MEWP TRAINING
What type of training do I require?
At Direct Lifting Solutions we understand that organising the required training may not be as straight forward as you think, with this in mind we have some key points to help with this when organising MEWP training for your personnel.
- Novice Course = This is delivered to delegates who have no previous experience.
- Experienced Course = This is delivered to delegates who have experience and may have been previously certified but haven’t operated a MEWP for a long period of time or haven't been formally trained.
- Conversion Course = This is delivered to delegates who have certified experience on other Forklift trucks but require training on counterbalance.
- Refresher Course = This is delivered to delegates who have documented certified experience and require their training refreshed.
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