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Course Aim
To equip candidates with the skills, knowledge and understanding to operate a MEWP Scissor in a safe and effective manner at all times.
Course Objectives
By the end of the course the successful candidates will:
- Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as an 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-
occupational checks in accordance with manufacturers and legislative requirements - Check lowering emergency functions
- Safely mount and dismount the machine
- Configure the machine for travel
- Configure the machine for travel and manoeuvre it safely on level 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
- Travel with platform raised (where applicable)
- Use platform extension section
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of loading and unloading procedures for machine transportation
- Carry out all end of shift and shut down procedures
Assessment
Pre-
Theoretical -
Practical -
Certification
National Plant Operators Registration Scheme (NPORS)
or
Howlett Training Partnership (HTP).
Course Duration
1 to 5 days -
COURSE DURATION
One to five days depending on experience
PRICE
Please contact us for pricing information.
ASSESSMENT
By multiple choice exam and practical test
CERTIFICATED BY:
NPORS or HTP
PROGRESSION:
Not Applicable
Please Note: Two passport sized photos will need to be provided on the day for the card or an additional charge of £2.00+VAT (£2.40 inc VAT) per person will be made.
Please Note:
Additional charges may apply for travel over 50 miles.
Terms and Conditions of Booking are available here.