• Operators of Mobile Elevated Working Platforms (scissors) will be able to identify the basic construction, purpose and function of components and the purpose and use of all controls and gauges.
• Identify and comply with manufacturers' instructions in accordance with the operator's handbook, other information sources and applicable legislation.
• Understand relevant legislation, including H.A.S.A.W.A 1974, L.O.L.E.R 1998, P.U.W.E.R 1998 & Working at Height Regs 2005, or local requirements and standards.
• Explain all relevant documentation.
• Explain all displayed information on the machine.
• Fully understand which type of body harness to wear and why.
• Carry out pre-use checks of body harness.
• Carry out pre-use and running checks.
• Carry out emergency lowering procedures.
• Operate controls from ground level and from within the working platform.
• Manoeuvre the MEWP involving tight turns and limited access, using both forward and reverse motions.
• Position the platform up to maximum working height.
• Keep within safe working parameters.
• Place the machine in and out of service condition.
• Be able to explain the loading and unloading procedure on and off a transporter.

Achievement and Certification:

On successful completion of the training the operator will be issued with an Accredited ID Card from the UK awarding body National Plant Operators Registration Scheme (NPORS) or issued with an in-house certificate. The Instructor/Examiner will be a registered Instructor/Examiner with one of the UK HSE Approved Awarding bodies.

Course duration and recommended trainee numbers:

Training course will usual be conducted over a 2 day period, the durations can vary depending on the trainees experience and knowledge. The numbers of trainees conducting the training course is usually kept to the UK standards, this is recommended to a maximum of 4 trainees per training session.