3a / 3b: Mobile Scissor & Boom - Classroom

3a / 3b: Combined Course

Description

Theory and practical at our depot for 3a & 3b categories.

Aim

This IPAF operator course instructs the delegate to prepare and safely operate MEWPS (sometimes referred to as cherry pickers, aerial lifts or scissor lifts) in the 3a Mobile Vertical: Scissor lifts, vertical personnel platforms (mobile) & 3b Mobile Boom: Self-propelled booms categories.

Course Content

  • Introduction to IPAF and MEWPs
  • Legislations, Regulations, Standards and Best Practice
  • MEWP categories explained
  • Structural parts identified
  • Pre-use inspection/handover requirements
  • Safe operating methods and hazards to be observed
  • Practical training on selected categories
  • Practical assessment on selected categories
  • Issuing of IPAF Operator's Log book

Entry Requirements

16+ Years of age.

Machine Types

3a Mobile Scissor Lift
3b Mobile Boom Lift

Safety Requirements

  • Safety Footwear
  • Hard Hat
  • Hi-Vis Vest/T-shirt/Sweatshirt

Objectives

Upon completion candidate to be able to safely operate 3a Mobile Vertical: Scissor lifts, vertical personnel platforms (mobile) & 3b Mobile Boom: Self-propelled booms including performing pre-use checks. 

Similar courses

3a / 3b: Combined Course - E-Learning to be completed prior to visit. Time specified is for the practical element of the course.

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