MEWP Scissor

Course description

This course is designed to train delegates how to safely operate a mobile elevated work platform scissor, and to provide a thorough understanding of their responsibilities and the actions they should take to maintain a safe working environment.

Who should attend?

Delegates who will be required to operate MEWPS scissor in a working environment.

Course content

• Basic industry understanding, awareness of dangers and responsibilities
• Knowledge of manufacturer’s handbook for the machine
• Locate and identify major components and explain their function
• Locate and identify steering, driving and braking controls and explain their function
• Conduct pre-use checks in accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines and legislative requirements
• Check all emergency lowering functions
• Identify necessary PPE
• Safely mount and dismount the machine
• Configure the machine for travel
• Manoeuvre the machine safely on level/rough ground and inclines in open and confined areas
• Manoeuvre the machine to the work area and correctly configure in readiness to carry out accessing tasks
• Conduct all necessary safety checks at the work area, including overhead and underground hazards
• Carry out accessing tasks, at various points up to full operating height
• Travel with platform raised
• Use platform extension section
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of loading and unloading procedures for machine transportation
• Carry out end of shift and shut down procedures

Prerequisites 

No previous experience is required.

Duration 

Novice course duration: 1 day  - maximum ratio: 4:1:1

Refresher course duration: 1 day - maximum ratio: 4:1:1

Experienced worker tests duration: 1 day - maximum ratio: 6:1:1

Cost 

Please contact GTG for pricing breakdown.