Plant Training MEWP Telescopic Training

For anyone who uses or will be using a telescopic MOBILE Elevating Work Platform in the land-based industries or construction industry.

Novice Operators: Novice operators 1 day Training course

Experianced Operators: varying depending on experience

MEWP Telescopic Training Course Training includes

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
Maneuvering the MEWP, progressing to maneuvering 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
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
Maneuver 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
Placing the MEWP in an out-of-service condition Explain all relevant documentation
Trained operator achievement test