Key features and benefits
- Study at our World Class Campus
- Fantastic learning facilities
- We work with over 3,000 employers to help you find a job
- Rated "Good" by Ofsted in all areas - as of January 2022
Overview
The course is aimed at individuals that supervise or manage the use of powered access within their role, this include: scissor lifts, self-propelled boom lifts, trailer mounted boom lifts and aerial work platforms.
What will I study?
This course will provide you with information on:
Theory Introduction and pre-course theory test
MEWP categories
Structural Parts of MEWPS
Regulations ISO 18878, European, HASAWA
Regulations PUWER, LOLER, MHSW, WAHR, RIDDOR
Pre-use inspections and handovers
Safe operating methods and how to identify and manage potential hazards
Theory test
Practical Training
Practical Assessment
Upon course completion you will receive a Certificate and Powered Access Licence Card (PAL) with IPAF International Powered Access Federation that will be valid for 5 years.
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Blackburn College August 2021 Results