Operate Vertical Personnel Platform
About This Course
1. Select an appropriate MEWP, including risk assessment for the task to be carried out
2. State the safety requirements under the workplace safety and health act and the Code of practice for working safely at height related to MEWP
3. Carry out pre start inspection
4. State factors affecting stability
5. Identify common hazards during traveling, setup, operation and parking of MEWP and their control measure
6. Conduct workplace inspection
7. State function of all MEWP controls, including emergency controls and emergency procedures.
8. Use personal protective equipment appropriate to the task, worksite and environment as a result of the Risk assessment conducted and according to the manufacturer’s guidelines.
9. Operate MEWP safely
What You'll Learn
CE 2: Carry out vertical personnel platform operations
CE 3: Conduct post operation of vertical personnel platform
Entry Requirements
Learners are expected to be 18 years old and above.
Learners are assumed to:
1. Have basic knowledge of the relevant sector or work
2. Be able to listen and speak English at a proficiency level equivalent to the Employability skills (ES) level 3
3. Be able to read and write English at a proficiency level equivalent to the Employability skills (ES) level 3
4. Be able to manipulate numbers at a proficiency level equivalent to the Employability skills (ES) level 3 and
5. Be medically fit to work at height.