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MEWP Boom (Cherry Picker)

 

Course Overview

 
To provide delegates with a thorough understanding of the relevant operational and safety requirements applicable to Mobile Elevated Work Platform (Boom) operators working in the construction industry and allied environments.
 

Duration

 
1 Days
 

Max Candidates

 
4
 

Dates Available

 
Please call for availability
 

Who Should Attend

 
Potential and existing operators who have no formal instruction and those requiring refresher training.
 

Course Contents

 
  • Basic construction, names of components, purpose and use of all controls and gauges
  • Use of handbook and other information sources including legislation and Approval Codes of Practice
  • Operator documentation, certificates, method statements, lift plans, duties charts etc
  • Pre-use, start, running checks and close down procedure, including emergency lowering procedure
  • Controlling the MEWP from all available operating positions including remote devices if applicable
  • Manoeuvring the MEWP, progressing to manoeuvring in confined area to include tight turns in forward and reverse and travelling in the raised position,(self-propelled machines only)
  • How to position the MEWP up to maximum height in areas of limited access
  • How to position the MEWP up to the maximum reach in areas of limited access
  • Placing the MEWP in an out-of-service condition

Course Outcomes

 
On completion of the course your candidate will be able to:
  • Explain all relevant documentation
  • Explain all displayed information on the machine
  • Carry out all pre-use and running checks
  • Carry out emergency lowering procedures
  • Operate controls from ground level, and from within the working platform
  • Manoeuvre the MEWP involving tight turns and limited access using both forward and reverse motions
  • Travel the MEWP with the platform in a raised position, (self-propelled units only)
  • Position the platform up to maximum working height
  • Position the platform out to maximum reach
  • Keep within safe working parameters
  • Place the machine in an out-of-service condition
  • Delegates are required to take the CPCS Technical Test.  Upon successful completion of the test they will be awarded a Red Operators Card.

Your candidate will be awarded a:

  • CPCS Red Operators Card – ( subject to successfully passing the Health & Safety Touch Screen Test)

Suggested Follow on Training

 
CPCS Plant NVQ, CPCS Safety Awareness, CPCS MEWPs (Scissor)
 

Other Information

 
All candidates will receive a complimentary lunch for each day they are with us.
     
     

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