NPORS MEWP Scissor (N109)

Course Summary

This NPORS accredited course is aimed at people who require the knowledge and practical skills needed to enable them to safely operate a MEWP Scissor.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course delegates will be able to answer and perform the following:

  • Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as a plant operator
  • Have a working knowledge of the manufacturer’s handbook for the particular machine to be used and other relevant sources of information
  • Be able to locate and identify the major components of the machine and explain their functions
  • Be able to locate and identify driving, steering and braking controls and explain their functions
  • Conduct all pre-operational checks in accordance with manufacturers and legislative requirements
  • Check all emergency lowering functions
  • Safely mount and dismount the machine
  • Configure the machine for travel and manoeuvre it safely on level ground and inclines in open and confined areas
  • Conduct all necessary safety checks at the work area, including overhead and underground hazards
  • Manoeuvre the machine to the work area and correctly configure in readiness to carry out accessing tasks
  • Carry out accessing tasks, at various points up to full operating height
  • Travel with platform raised (where applicable)
  • Use platform extension section
  • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of loading and unloading procedures for machine transportation
  • Carry out all end of shift and shut down procedures

Maximum number of learners

Novice: 4 delegates per day

Refresher: 4 delegates per day

Experienced Workers Test: 6 delegates per day

Duration

Novice: 1 Days

Refresher: 1 Day

Experienced Workers Test: 1 Day

Assessment

Theory question paper.

Practical assessment.

Certification

Delegates will be awarded a NPORS ID card, valid for 5 years.

If required, a certificate of attendance can also be provided at an additional charge.

Cost

Please get in contact either by phoning the office on 028 30 838 267 or by emailing info@natltd.co.uk to discuss a price.

Venue

We run this course at our premises in Newry and for our clients across Northern Ireland, the UK and the Republic of Ireland at their premises or a suitable site of their choosing.

*The following course(s) have been registered by CITB NI for grant assistance to registered in scope employers

Any Questions, Get in touch.