IPAF MEWPS For Managers: Classroom

CLASSROOM COURSE 

This course covers what managers need to know about using MEWPs on site, from planning and risk assessment, to selecting the right equipment.

Covers what managers need to know about using MEWPs (mobile elevating work platforms) on site, from planning the job andcompleting a risk assessment, to selecting the right equipment. The course includes topics such as health and safety regulations, accident prevention and control, personal protection equipment, and pre-use checks and maintenance. Under UK health and safety legislation employers must train all employees who plan, supervise and manage work at height and the use of equipment for such work.

 

 

COURSE CONTENT

  • MEWP categories
  • Machine classification 
  • History of MEWPs
  • Suitability of machine to task
  • Health & Safety at Work Act 1997
  • PUWER
  • Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations
  • LOLER
  • PPE at Work Regulations
  • Work at Height Regulations
  • Safe use and delivery of MEWPs  

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
The course is targeted at project managers, foremen and supervisors. Anyone who is responsible for planning and overseeing the use of MEWPs on their job site.

 

£150 *

+VAT per person

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*An e-learning version of this course is available for just £99

COURSE INFORMATION

Course Duration: Full Day
Course Type: Classroom
Maximum Class Size: 10 Delegates
Course Registration: 7:45am
Course Start Time: 8:00am
Course Finish Time: 4:30pm

 

CITB GRANT FUNDING
This course qualifies for Tier 2 CITB Grant funding of £140. GTAccess is a CITB Approved Training Organisation (ATO) and as such our customers are able to claim grants when completing certain courses. The value of the grant is dependent on the duration and content of the course. For more information on CITB Grant Funding and for a full list of applicable courses and grant values - Please Click Here.

CITB EMPLOYER NETWORK FUNDING
This course qualifies for 70% funding via the CITB Employer Network. GTAccess is a CITB Employer Network approved provider and can offer 70% funding on training courses booked. For more information on CITB Employer Network funding and for a full list of applicable courses, please contact our team.

CERTIFICATION
Upon successful completion of this online course, candidates will receive an IPAF certificate. Those who hold a valid Powered Access Licence for operating equipment can have the MEWPs for Managers (MM) category added to their PAL Card.

REQUIREMENTS
You will need access to either a computer with webcam or a tablet device with a camera to be able to complete the course. The camera is used by the facial recognition software.

 

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Prefer us to come to you?

No problem, we can come to your premises. We would require a suitable training room for the day, a safe and clear area outside for the practical part of the training and access to a powered access machine which we can supply if required.

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12 ACCREDITED TRAINING CENTRES


With over 30 years of experience with access equipment, we are able to offer a huge range of accredited IPAF, PASMA, and Workplace Health & Safety related training courses. We have 12 accredited training centres covering the West Midlands and south Wales.





IPAF Training

We offer a full range of IPAF courses including, Operator training, Harness Safety training, MEWP's for Managers and IPAF Demonstrator and Load/Unload. Our IPAF Operator courses are run 5 days a week (including some weekends) across all 12 of our training centres. Trainees will be issued with a PAL card upon completion that is valid for 5 years.

 

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PASMA TRAINING

We run a full range of PASMA courses including a half day Working at Height Essentials course which enables individuals to comply with their duties under the work at Height Regulations 2005. A half day Low Level Towers course and a full day Towers for Users course that instructs how to safely assemble, dismantle, move and alter a mobile access tower.

 

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WORKPLACE HEALTH & SAFETY TRAINING

We also offer offer a range of Workplace Health and Safety training courses including a full day and 3 day Emergency First Aid at Work. A half day Abrasive wheels course that allows you to comply with the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER). And a half day Ladders and Steps Safety course.

 

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