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National Plant Operators Registration Scheme

NPORS N109 MEWP Scissor

NPORS
Detail
  • Duration : 10 Days (Novice)
  • Ratio : 3:1 Candidates (Novice)
  • Assessment : Multiple Methods
  • Language : English
  • Certificate Length : 5 Years
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NPORS N109 MEWP Scissor with Acadame

NPORS MEWP scissor lift training course image showing a scissor lift platform raised for safe access work at height
About the NPORS N109 MEWP Scissor

The NPORS N109 Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) Scissor Lift course is designed to provide operators with the essential knowledge and practical skills required to safely and efficiently operate scissor lift platforms. Through a combination of theoretical instruction and hands-on training, participants will learn to conduct pre-operational checks, understand machine components and controls, and perform safe manoeuvring and load handling tasks. The course also covers relevant legislation, including the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, PUWER, and LOLER regulations. Upon successful completion, candidates will be equipped to operate scissor lifts competently and in compliance with industry standards.

How Completing This Course Will Help You:
  • Industry Insight: Gain a foundational understanding of the industry, recognising potential hazards and appreciating your responsibilities as a plant operator.
  • Operational Competence: Acquire the ability to locate and identify major components of the machine, including steering, driving, and braking controls, and explain their functions.
  • Safety Procedures: Learn to conduct all pre-operational checks in accordance with manufacturer and legislative requirements, ensuring the machine's safety and compliance.
  • Emergency Preparedness: Understand how to check and utilise all emergency lowering functions, preparing you to respond effectively in emergency situations.
  • Efficient Manoeuvring: Develop the skills to configure the machine for travel and manoeuvre it safely on level ground and inclines in open and confined areas.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Familiarise yourself with relevant legislation, including the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, PUWER, and LOLER regulations, ensuring your operations meet legal standards.
Course Content
  • Understanding the industry, associated hazards, and operator responsibilities.
  • Gaining knowledge of the manufacturer’s handbook, relevant regulations, and legislation.
  • Identifying major components of the machine and explaining their functions.
  • Locating and understanding all operating controls and their functions.
  • Conducting pre-operational checks in line with manufacturer and legislative requirements.
  • Checking all emergency lowering functions.
  • Safely mounting and dismounting the machine.
  • Configuring the machine for travel and manoeuvring it safely on level ground and inclines in open and confined areas.
  • Conducting all necessary safety checks at the work area, including overhead and underground hazards.
  • Carrying out accessing tasks at various points up to full operating height.
Methods of Assessment

The method of assessment is a three-step journey:

A written assessment covering regulations, machine controls, and operational safety.

Candidates will demonstrate the safe operation of the tool, including pre-operational checks and performing tasks.

Candidates will showcase proper shutdown techniques to ensure safety and compliance.