Overview

On completion of the course, delegates will be able to drive mobile elevated work platforms safely and manoeuvre them as required. They will be able to carry out operations in a correct and appropriate manner inside or outside a building.

Training in the use of work equipment is required by Health & Safety legislation and Work at Height regulations. Employers are obliged to provide this training for employees. HSS Training is an accredited member of the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF), recognised worldwide as the organising body for the access industry. We offer a comprehensive range of MEWP courses specifically designed by IPAF for the industry.

Courses can be undertaken at a customer’s own premises or at one of our dedicated training centres across the country.

The MEWP Operator "Type Specific" course provides instruction on the preparation and safe operation of specific models of mobile elevated work platforms.

Course agenda

• Introduction to MEWP
• Safe operation and limitations of use
• Identification of major components
• Pre-use checks and inspections
• Checks prior to road travel
• Site condition and route planning
• Travelling and manoeuvring
• Setting the machine for work
• Typical work applications
• Test – practical and theory
• Course review and questionnaire

Certification

Delegates successfully completing the course will receive an IPAF certificate and a PAL (Powered Access Licence) card. The maximum on each course is six delegates training on one machine category, four delegates training on two categories and eight on the PAV course.

NEW - IPAF Push Around Vertical (PAV)

Push Around Verticals are essentially small, simple static vertical machines. However, unlike Static Verticals (IPAF category 1a), they have no mechanical drive and are physically pushed around. Popular with contractors and the non-construction sector who are using this type of equipment for low-level access work, The PAV course is a half-day course that covers both theory and practice. Operators who are trained in the categories Static Vertical (1a), Mobile Vertical (3a) or Scissor Lift (old IPAF category SL) will also be able to use a Push Around Vertical (PAV) after being familiarised with the specific machine.