Operate a Mobile Elevating Work Platform

On completion of the course, the successful learner will be able to safely operate and use a mobile elevating work platform (MEWP). The learner will be able to assess their work environment to establish any safety hazards to:

  • prevent or eliminate such hazards and resultant losses
  • conduct pre-inspection tests
  • operate the MEWP in safe conditions.

Course outline

At the end of the course, the learner will be able to:

  • identify applications to decide on the appropriate MEWP to be used
  • assess risks in the work environment to prevent and eliminate safety hazards
  • conduct pre-operation inspection of the MEWP
  • make use of safe operating procedures (SOPs) and practices for a MEWP
  • place people, tools and equipment correctly and safely on the MEWP
  • conduct shutdown procedures and stow the MEWP safely.

Mobile Elevating Work Platform will include but are not limited to Cherry Picker, Scissor Lift, Boom Lift, Access Platform, Man Lift, Personnel Lift, Aerial Work Platform.

Course Information

Study in your own time, at your own pace via our E-Learning offering. Selected NOSA Colleges also offer fully equipped computer and internet facilities so that you can start a career in health and safety. A free service accessible to registered students.

SafetyCloud courses

Accredited:

Yes

Unit Standard Title:

Operate a Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP)

E-Learning Price:

Not Available as E-learning

E-Learning Duration:

Not Available as E-learning
SafetyCloud courses

Credits:

10
SafetyCloud courses

SAQA ID:

243272

Professional Body:

None

CPD Points:

None

NQF Level:

2

Prerequisites:

1. Communication at NQF Level 1 or equivalent Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 1 or equivalent 2. Re-certification training should have a certificate not expired for more than 90 days 3. The driver should be declared physically fit and have completed an eyesight test (such as the Orthorator test, the Purdue University Test No 3, etc) and industry recognised depth perception and hand-eye-coordination test. 4. It is assumed that people starting to learn towards this unit standard have already undergone company induction, have an appropriate licence to operate in the work area, and are competent in unit standards which address: • Relevant Code of practice • Occupational Health, Safety and General Housekeeping • Mechanical Awareness and Plant Appreciation.

HUB Availability:

Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.

Target Groups:

• This course is targeted at employees (novice or experienced) with responsibilities for functions within the workplace that relate to operating mobile elevated work platforms.
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Receive online training delivered through video conferencing learning.

SafetyCloud courses

Accredited:

Yes

Unit Standard Title:

Operate a Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP)

Webinar Price:

Not Available as Webinar

Webinar Duration:

Not Available as Webinar
SafetyCloud courses

Credits:

10
SafetyCloud courses

SAQA ID:

243272

Professional Body:

None

CPD Points:

None

NQF Level:

2

Prerequisites:

1. Communication at NQF Level 1 or equivalent Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 1 or equivalent 2. Re-certification training should have a certificate not expired for more than 90 days 3. The driver should be declared physically fit and have completed an eyesight test (such as the Orthorator test, the Purdue University Test No 3, etc) and industry recognised depth perception and hand-eye-coordination test. 4. It is assumed that people starting to learn towards this unit standard have already undergone company induction, have an appropriate licence to operate in the work area, and are competent in unit standards which address: • Relevant Code of practice • Occupational Health, Safety and General Housekeeping • Mechanical Awareness and Plant Appreciation.

HUB Availability:

Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.

Target Groups:

• This course is targeted at employees (novice or experienced) with responsibilities for functions within the workplace that relate to operating mobile elevated work platforms.
CONTACT US TO BOOK

Book your seat at any one of our 15 NOSA Colleges throughout South Africa to experience health and safety training in the classroom guided by dedicated and experienced course facilitators.

SafetyCloud courses

Accredited:

Yes

Unit Standard Title:

Operate a Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP)
SafetyCloud courses

SAQA ID:

243272

Classroom Price:

R3 565,00 (incl. VAT) per day

Classroom Duration:

5 days (novice); 1 day (recertification)
SafetyCloud courses

Credits:

10

Professional Body:

None

CPD Points:

None

NQF Level:

2

Prerequisites:

1. Communication at NQF Level 1 or equivalent Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 1 or equivalent 2. Re-certification training should have a certificate not expired for more than 90 days 3. The driver should be declared physically fit and have completed an eyesight test (such as the Orthorator test, the Purdue University Test No 3, etc) and industry recognised depth perception and hand-eye-coordination test. 4. It is assumed that people starting to learn towards this unit standard have already undergone company induction, have an appropriate licence to operate in the work area, and are competent in unit standards which address: • Relevant Code of practice • Occupational Health, Safety and General Housekeeping • Mechanical Awareness and Plant Appreciation.

HUB Availability:

Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.

Target Groups:

• This course is targeted at employees (novice or experienced) with responsibilities for functions within the workplace that relate to operating mobile elevated work platforms.
CONTACT US TO BOOK