Duration: 8 hours, including 2 hours of assessment

Attendance: 100%

Course Medium: English

Assumed Skills and knowledge

• Employability Skills (ES) Workplace literacy and numeracy Level 3 and above, or equivalent.

• Trainees should be medically fit and not visually handicapped.

Entry Requirements

• At least 18 years of age

• Physically fit with no handicap

• No problem with eyesight or hearing

• Not afraid of height

• All trainees are required to bring along their own safety shoes and safety helmet.

Course Outline

• Select an appropriate MEWP, including risk assessment for the task to be carried out

• State the safety requirements under the Workplace Safety and Health Act and the Code of Practice for Working Safely At Height related to MEWP

• Carry out pre-start inspection

• State factors affecting stability

• Identify common hazards during traveling, setup, operation and parking of MEWP and their control measures

• Conduct workplace inspection

• State function of all MEWPs controls, including emergency controls and emergency procedures

• Use personal protective equipment appropriate to the task, worksite and environment. This is in accordance with outcome of risk assessment conducted and manufacturer’s guidelines.

• Operate the MEWP safely