Plant & Machinerys
Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) - 1B Static Boom (Spider Lift, Trailer Mount or Vehicle Mount Cherry Picker)
Assessment type
Integrated training and assessment (ITA)
Oral questioning
Written question and answer/test/exam
Practical demonstration
Minimum duration
10 Days
Course delivery
Integrated training and assessment (ITA)
Practical
On site
Theory
Description
The Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) - 1B Static Boom (Spider Lift, Trailer Mount or Vehicle Mount Cherry Picker) course provides learners with the knowledge and practical skills required to safely inspect, set up and operate 1B static boom Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs), including spider lifts, trailer-mounted and vehicle-mounted cherry pickers, in accordance with current health and safety legislation, recognised industry best practice and the relevant AITT operator training standard.
Combining classroom-based learning with practical operator training, delegates will develop the knowledge, practical skills and confidence required to carry out pre-use inspections, position and stabilise the MEWP, safely operate the boom, work at height effectively and undertake routine operator checks whilst minimising risks to themselves, other personnel and the surrounding environment.
Training is delivered in accordance with the relevant AITT operator training category, ensuring a structured, competence-based programme combining theoretical knowledge with practical workplace application.
Who Should Attend?
- Personnel required to operate 1B static boom MEWPs.
- Arborists and tree surgeons.
- Building and property maintenance personnel.
- Utility and telecommunications workers.
- Facilities management personnel.
- Construction operatives.
- Contractors undertaking work at height.
- Anyone required to safely operate a spider lift, trailer-mounted or vehicle-mounted cherry picker.
What You Will Learn
- Relevant health and safety legislation and operator responsibilities.
- Categories and applications of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs).
- Hazards associated with working at height.
- Hazard identification and risk assessment.
- Selection and correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Pre-use inspections and defect reporting.
- Safe positioning, setup and stabilisation of static boom MEWPs.
- Ground condition assessment and outrigger deployment.
- Machine controls and operating functions.
- Safe boom movements and work positioning.
- Emergency lowering procedures.
- Site safety, exclusion zones and environmental considerations.
- Routine operator maintenance and daily checks.
Practical Training
- Carrying out pre-use inspections and functional checks.
- Assessing ground conditions and selecting a suitable setup location.
- Deploying outriggers and levelling the machine.
- Familiarisation with machine controls.
- Safely operating a 1B static boom MEWP.
- Positioning the platform safely to undertake work at height.
- Performing emergency lowering procedures.
- Parking, shutdown and post-use inspections.
Assessment
Delegates are assessed throughout the course through practical observation and instructor questioning to confirm their knowledge, understanding and practical operating competence. Assessment is conducted against the relevant AITT operator training standard for the machine category being delivered.
Certification
Upon successful completion of the course and associated assessment, delegates will receive an AITT Certificate of Basic Operator Training for the relevant machine category.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements. Delegates should be physically capable of safely operating a Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) and possess a sufficient understanding of spoken and written English to fully participate in training and assessment.
Course Duration
Course duration will vary depending on delegates' previous experience, the number of delegates attending and the programme being delivered. Training may be provided for novice operators, experienced operators, refresher training or category conversion, in accordance with AITT guidance and employer requirements. The duration is also dependent upon the number of machine categories being completed during the programme.
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