Mobile Elevating Work Platform

Course Aims

This CPCS A25 Mobile Elevating Work Platform – Scissor course will allow candidates’ to competently and safely operate on an Elevating Work Platform, alongside passing the CPCS Practical and Theory tests.

Course Content

• Name and explain the purpose of principle components, the basic construction, controls and terminology
• Conform with manufacturers requirements as per the operators handbook, other types of information source and relevant regulations and legislation
• Undertake all pre-use checks
• Check emergency lowering functions
• Configure and set for site travel
• Travel over inclines on level surfaces
• Explain travel procedures and precautions over rough terrain and inclines
• Manoeuvre in confined spaces
• Configure and set for accessing duties
• Position the platform to access a work position
• Explain actions required for hazards, underground and overhead services
• Access working points up to full operating height
• Travel with a raised platform (where applicable) and employ extension units
• Carry out shut down and securing procedures
• Explain the loading and unloading procedures for machine transporting