Sibbald Training

The Aim of the Course is to:

Provide the candidate with the basic knowledge and practical skills involved in operating either a Boom or Scissor Mobile Elevated Working Platforms.

Mobile Elevating Work Platform Course Duration

3 days, this depends on the number of candidates and the ratio of candidates / machines per Instructor.  Foundation course includes 1 Day Module 2 Health & Safety Course.

The Objectives of the Course are to enable delegates to:

• Be able to operate the machine safely and correctly in accordance with manufacturers' instructions and accepted good practice.

• Be able to operate machine safely and correctly in accordance with manufacturers' instructions and accepted good practice
• Site and operate machine safely in relation to task

• Be able to carry out minor adjustments and routine services.
• Have an understanding of responsibilities under Health and Safety at Work Act 1974  & other current relevant legislation.

Who Do We Recommend Attends The Course?

All personnel required to operate a Mobile Working Platform.

Mobile Elevating Work Platform Course Summary

Candidates will participate in theory lessons and practical demonstrations / exercises, all of which are highlighted by the use of OHP & Videos covering;

• An Introduction to the Construction Industry
• Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations
• Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations
• Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
• Other current relevant regulations
• Introduction to machine
• Pre - shift inspections
• Controls and instruments
• Operators Code of Safe Practice
• Components and types of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms
• Limitation of use
• Moving and locating machine
• Emergency controls
• Servicing and Inspection Testing

Certification

Scottish Progression Award or Intermediate Certificate (ICT600) for Specialised Plant Machinery Operations, both of which lead to the issue of (CPCS) Red Trained Operators Card.

Eligible companies are able to claim grants for this training, which will pay for a substantial amount if not all of the training costs, as this course is CITB approved for grant purposes.

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