Course Duration
Days: 1 – 4 (last day for CPCS testing)

Attendees
1 – 4

Course Objectives
By the end of the course the operator should be able to:

• Site and operate machine safely in relation to task.
• Demonstrate an understanding of responsibilities under current relevant legislation.
• Operate machine safely and correctly in accordance with manufacturers’ manual and instructions and accepted good practice.
• Demonstrate an understanding for the need of Personal Protective Equipment.

 

Course Summary

• Relevant regulations/legislation
• Operator’s Code of Safe Practice
• Introduction to machine
• Controls and instruments
• Limitations of use
• Components of machine
• Pre-start inspection/maintenance
• Overhead trapping dangers
• Servicing and inspection
• Emergency controls
• Moving and locating machine
• Tilt alarms
• Weather conditions
• PPE recommendations
• Ground inspection
• Main platform types
• Spatial awareness
• CPCS Theory Test preparation

Certification
CPCS Trained Operator Card – Valid for 2 years.
Luddon Construction Ltd Certificate for in-house courses.

Refresher Period
The CPCS Trained Operator Card is not renewable (see follow-on courses below).
MEWP Refresher Course after 3 years for in-house courses.

Any Other Relevant Information
Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS) Testing is carried out to CPCS standards by CPCS Approved Testers. CPCS testing consists of passing a Health, Safety and Environment test, then a CPCS Theory Test followed by a CPCS Practical Test. All tests may be monitored by CPCS.

Recommended Follow-On Courses
CPCS require that a Vocational Qualification (VQ) in Plant Operations (level 2) on MEWP is achieved within 2 years of gaining a CPCS Trained Operator Card. A CPCS Competent Operator Card, for this category, can be applied for upon achievement of the relevant VQ. The CPCS Competent Operator Card is valid for 5 years and is renewable.