3a / 1b: Scissor & Static Boom - E-learning
3a / 1b: Combined Course - E-Learning to be completed prior to visit. Time specified is for the practical element of the course.
Description
Online theory (2-3 hour course) and practical at our depot for 3a & 1b 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) & 1b Static boom categories.
Course Content
- 2-3 hours self-paced online learning
- 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.
Objectives
Upon completion candidate to be able to safely operate 3a Mobile Vertical: Scissor lifts, vertical personnel platforms (mobile) & 1b Static Boom including performing pre-use checks.