Mobile Elevated Working Platform
3a Mobile vertical - Scissor lift
Course Description:
Delegates will gain practical experience operating a mobile vertical platform (scissor lift), supported by essential theory. The course covers safe use, manoeuvring, and pre-use checks, ensuring delegates can work at height safely and in line with industry standards.
Course Content:
- Roles and responsibilities when working at height
- Health and safety regulations and guidance
- Pre-use inspection and function checks
- Safe operating techniques for vertical platforms
- Manoeuvring in restricted and open areas
- Setting up and positioning for safe work at height
- Hazard awareness and emergency lowering procedures
- Practical operating assessment
3b Mobile boom - Cherry Picker
Course Description:
Delegates will gain practical experience operating a mobile boom platform (cherry picker), supported by essential theory. The course covers safe operation, boom control, and pre-use checks, equipping delegates with the skills to use boom lifts safely in various workplace environments.
Course Content:
- Roles and responsibilities when working at height
- Health and safety regulations and guidance
- Pre-use inspection and function checks
- Safe operating techniques for boom lifts
- Manoeuvring in restricted spaces and around obstacles
- Positioning the boom for effective and safe access
- Hazard awareness and emergency lowering procedures
- Practical operating assessment