IPAF Spotter: E‑Learning

PLEASE NOTE, THIS IS AN ONLINE E-LEARNING COURSE

The course is concise, taken online as eLearning, and is theory only. This is for convenience and enables candidates to learn in their own time, at their own pace, on their own devices. Interactive graphics and videos clearly guide candidates through their learning journey and show various worksite environments and real life scenarios.

A MEWP Spotter is a specific role assigned to one or more people to observe MEWP operations onsite, in real-time, and, where necessary, communicate with the MEWP Operator to direct them to manoeuvre the MEWP safely away from any obstacles or hazards that may be beyond the MEWP Operator’s line of sight. The MEWP Spotter(s) and MEWP Operator work together as a team to ensure safe, efficient MEWP operations. The requirement for MEWP Spotter training was first identified by powered access contractors.
 
Routinely, and as part of their risk assessments, many contractors assign the dedicated role of MEWP Spotter on their worksites because it has proven to reduce accidents and incidents. Provision of universal training for all MEWP Spotters means the role and associated responsibilities are better understood 
and utilised, including familiarisation with industry-recognised hand signals, voice instructions, and Spotter positioning. 

It takes approximately two and a half hours to complete the course.

COURSE CONTENT

  • You will learn how to confidently and safely perform the role of MEWP Spotter. The course covers: 
  • The responsibilities of a MEWP Spotter
  • How and where to safely position yourself, including management of exclusion zones
  • Industry-recognised hand signals and voice instructions, which can be essential to safe operations in situations where the Operator has restricted visibility
  • Safe MEWP operations 
  • Key hazards and associated mitigation

WHO SHOULD COMPLETE THE COURSE
Anyone who needs to assist a MEWP Operator to safely manoeuvre a MEWP into position, particularly in situations where the Operator has restricted visibility. IPAF recommends all Operators, supervisors and site managers also take the course to ensure everyone on site understands the Spotter’s role, hand signals, and where the Spotter should be safely positioned.

 

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COURSE INFORMATION

Course Type: Online E-Learning
Course Login Expiration: 5 years
Course Duration: 2.5hour seat time

 

E-LEARNING
This course is an online e-learning course which you can complete in the comfort of your own office/home. This removes the need to physically attend one of our training centres saving you valuable time. You will be emailed an access link with your unique login credentials within 1 day of purchase. The login will be valid for up to 12 months. 

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.

CERTIFICATION
Upon successful completion of this online course, candidates will receive an IPAF certificate valid for 5 years. 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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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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