Mobile Elevated Work Platform’s (MEWP’s), commonly known as Scissor Lift’s or Cherry Picker’s. They are powered machines designed to provide temporary, safe access to elevated areas. This is classed as a safer and more stable alternative to ladders or scaffolding. These versatile platforms include scissor lifts (which lift vertically) and boom lifts (cherry picker) which offer both vertical and horizontal reach. MEWP’s are used within various sectors including construction and warehouse for tasks such as installing equipment, maintenance & inspections.
         

Training is provided on the following categories: 

• 1A – Static Vertical (Driven into position, but cannot drive elevated) 

• 1B – Static Boom (Driven into position, but cannot drive elevated) 

• 3A – Mobile Vertical (Can drive elevated) 

• 3B – Mobile Boom (Can drive elevated) 
   

Accrediting Body: Independent Training Standards Scheme & Register (ITSSAR) 

Maximum Ratio: 4 : 1 : 1 (4 Operators : 1 Instructor : 1 Machine) 

Durations:
Scissor Lifts:

Novice* – 1A & 3A – 1 to 4 Operators = 1 day 
Experienced** – 1A & 3A – 1 to 4 Operators = 1 day
Safety Refresher*** – 1A & 3A – 1 Operator = ½ day,     2 to 4 Operators = 1 day
Cherry Pickers:
Novice* – 1B & 3B – 1 or 2 Operators = 1 day,     3 or 4 Operators = 2 days
Experienced** – 1B & 3B – 1 to 4 Operators = 1 day
Safety Refresher*** – 1B & 3B – 1 to 4 Operators = 1 day 
Conversion - please contact me
 

* For trainees with very little or no previous operating experience of a MEWP
** Existing operators with some previous experience of using a MEWP but have not received formal training
*** This course is available for those operators with in-date documentary evidence of formal training

Course Breakdown 

The following is a list of elements that make up a novice course. (N.B. The list for experienced operators, safety refreshers and conversion courses may be shorter). 
 

• Course Introduction, the need & reasons to train and relevant statutory requirements 

• Selection, use and inspection of personal protective safety equipment 

• Introduction to the equipment, control familiarisation, and principles of operation 

• Recommended mount & dismount and introduction to the motive and steering controls 

• Simple hydraulics (theory) and introduction to the hydraulic controls 

• Basic steering exercises – simple courses 

• Advanced steering exercises – figure of 8, chicane and entering parking bays 

• Battery charging procedures, maintenance & refuelling procedures 

• Operators safety code and relevant handout 

• Daily pre-use inspections 

• Engineering principles, rated capacity and stability 

• Use of the emergency lowering device/procedure/rescue plan 

• Travelling on ramps/inclines/rough terrain/elevated travel (with communication)* 

• Deploying and retracting jacks/outriggers* 

• Accessing various heights in open & confined spaces/effective use of boom/use of platform extension*   

• Relevant safety film 

• Testing: Pre-use checks, practical skills and theory 
   

* Will be covered where facilities allow/are relevant 

All courses are ITSSAR accredited and are recognised throughout the industry.  
 

On-Site Courses and Facilities Required

The course will be delivered on your premises. This will give your employees the advantage of being trained and tested on the MEWP they will use after training has been completed, safely and efficiently. 
 

Training can be tailored/bespoke to your business requirements, but the following facilities will be required: 

• Access to your MEWP, harnesses’ and pallets 

• An area large enough for basic & advanced manoeuvring and testing 

• For theory training – an area large enough for the instructor and the trainees to work, with chairs, tables and a power supply  

• It is recommended that all MEWP operators wear safety footwear, headwear, a harness and a hi-visibility vest. Other personal protective equipment is as per the company’s SSOW/RA
   

Certification 

After completing the course you will receive: 

• A certificate e-mailed to you 

• If you have applied for ITSSAR TOPS* (Trained Operators Passport Scheme), you will be registered onto the TOPS database, have your own TOPS number and receive a photo identification card.  
   

* There is an additional charge of £20 per trainee. This covers the registration onto the TOPS database and card 
 

After Care

After completing the training, feedback (verbally and written) will be given to both the trainee and their manager on the trainee’s performance including any recommendations. 

When refresher training is due, (HSE recommends every 3 – 5 years, your company policy may differ), notification will be sent via email. 

 

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