MEWP

MEWP training courses teach proper operation of mobile elevating work platforms. Successful candidates on the MEWP operator course qualify to operate the platform for temporary work access to areas, normally at height, learning basic equipment mechanics, stability principles and advanced maneuvering.

MEWPs, often referred to as Aerial Work Platforms (AWP), can provide features to the workman such as power supply for tools; any specific requirements can be factored into MEWP courses.

Guidance to candidates on specialist personal protective equipment (PPE) such as fall arrest harnesses, instruction on the use of remote controls in case of emergency and general protocol for passengers’ and operators to ensure safety to all employees.MEWPs can present a high risk of destabilising if operated incorrectly, a risk dramatically reduced by proper AWP training.

AWP courses can be delivered on the majority of mobile elevating work platforms. MEWP types such as the Scissor Lift or Cherry Picker get their name from the appearance or style of mechanism that elevates the work platform. Our work-based training programme tailors MEWP operator training to your equipment requirements to guarantee quality and relevance of training to your company.

Training syllabus

• Site Safety
• Responsibility of the operator
• Legal Requirements
• MEWP Stability
• Daily Safety Checks & Maintenance
• Basic Hydraulic and Electrical Systems
• Simple Manoeuvring
• Refuelling/Recharging
• Advanced Manoeuvring

Additional benefits

• Incorporate your company’s risk assessments
• Soft copies of all course paperwork are available to employers on completion of training
• Successful candidates receive a temporary pass notification form on the day as evidence of training