Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP)

This course will equip candidates with the knowledge and confidence to operate a mobile elevated work platform (MEWP) safely, protecting both themselves and others. There are a range of certificate options depending on needs, including scissor lifts, vertical towers, articulating boom lifts, telescopic boom lifts, spider lifts, vehicle mounted, static, or trailed. 

When undertaking MEWP training at Morton Park, candidates will complete training on a trailed, telescopic boom lift (Niftylift 120T), but clients are welcome to provide their own MEWP if preferred.

Who is it for?

This MEWP course is for those who work in the land-based or construction industries and currently use, or are going to be using, a mobile elevated work platform. Following successful completion, candidates will receive a certificate of training in Safe use of MEWPs, the certificate will be endorsed with the specification of MEWP upon which training was completed.

Course content

  • Construction, components and controls
  • Specific legislation/guidance on MEWPs (PUWER and LOLER)
  • Pre start checks and emergency procedures
  • Risk assessment
  • Using an assistant (banksman)
  • Operating machine from the ground and platform
  • Clearing debris and leaving site tidy
  • Packing away machine and transportation

Course summary

Title: Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP)

Assessment: Lantra Integrated (City & Guilds Level 2 award available – ask for details)

Duration: 1-day or 2-days

Cost: £225+VAT (1-day) £395+VAT (2-days) per person to include Lantra training, assessment, eCertificate, and MEWP hire.

Prices may vary depending on location, numbers, and training requirements.

Pre-requisites: None

This course can be completed before ‘Use of a Chainsaw from a MEWP’ training, to prepare candidates for the Level 2 award in MEWP and Level 3 award in Chainsaw from a MEWP.

Learners will require…

  • PPE:
    • Steel toecap boots
    • Work gloves
    • Hard hat with chin strap
    • Fall arrest harness
  • Overalls and wet weather clothing
  • Hi-viz jacket or waistcoat
  • Packed lunch

Availability