CPCS MEWP Scissor (A25)

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

Through a combination of targeted training and experience, an individual with the MEWP - scissor will be able to:

Describe the nature of the sector of industry and their role and responsibilities as an access operator
Name and explain the purpose of principal components, the basic construction, controls and terminology
Conform with manufacturer’s requirements as per the operator’s handbook, other types of information source and relevant regulations and legislation
Undertake all pre-use checks
Check emergency lowering functions
Configure and set for site travel
Travel over level surfaces and inclines
Explain travel procedures and precautions over rough terrain and inclines
Manoeuvre in confined spaces
Configure and set for accessing duties
Position the platform to access a work position
Explain actions required for hazards, underground and overhead services
Access working points up to full operating height
Travel with a raised platform (where applicable)
Employ extension units
Carry out shut down and securing procedures
Explain the loading and unloading procedures for machine transporting

Learners must have passed the Operatives Health, Safety and Environment Test within the last 2 years, prior to course start date.

Good understanding of spoken and written English.

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Mixture of classroom-based teaching and practical exercises, followed by one day assessment - CPCS technical tests.

Learners will receive a Red CPCS Trained Operator Card on passing the CPCS technical tests, valid for two years.

After gaining on-site experience, you must complete an NVQ level 2 - Plant Operations - Preparing and operating scissor-type mobile elevating work platforms within two years to apply for the blue CPCS Competence Card which is renewable every five years.

CPCS Cards

Grants against the cost of your CPCS training and testing are available for eligible employers.