Description

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The Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) - 3A Mobile Vertical (Scissor Lift) course provides learners with the knowledge and practical skills required to safely inspect, operate and manoeuvre 3A mobile vertical Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs), commonly referred to as scissor lifts, 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, safely operate mobile vertical MEWPs, travel whilst elevated where appropriate, work safely at height 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.

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Who Should Attend?

• Personnel required to operate 3A mobile vertical MEWPs (scissor lifts).
• Warehouse and logistics personnel.
• Facilities management staff.
• Construction operatives.
• Building maintenance engineers.
• Industrial maintenance personnel.
• Contractors undertaking work at height.
• Anyone required to safely operate a scissor lift in the workplace.

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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.
• Machine controls and operating functions.
• Safe manoeuvring and positioning of mobile vertical MEWPs.
• Safe travel whilst elevated where permitted.
• Working safely at height.
• Emergency lowering procedures.
• Site safety, exclusion zones and environmental considerations.
• Routine operator maintenance and daily checks.

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Practical Training

• Carrying out pre-use inspections and functional checks.
• Familiarisation with machine controls.
• Safely manoeuvring a 3A mobile vertical MEWP.
• Travelling and positioning the platform for work activities.
• Working safely whilst elevated.
• Performing emergency lowering procedures.
• Parking, shutdown and post-use inspections.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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