Safe Use of MEWP & Chainsaw from a MEWP

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Safe Use of MEWP & Chainsaw from a MEWP (combined course)

Who is this for?

This combined course is for chainsaw operators, who are not already qualified in MEWP operation, who are required to undertake works, from a height, with the assistance of a mobile elevated work platform (MEWP). This course will provide training and assessment in the safe use of a MEWP as well as using a chainsaw whilst situated in the MEWP.

Learners must not be suffering from vertigo or similar conditions or on medication that could affect their safety whilst at height.

Duration:

1-2 days Training with an additional 1 day City & Guilds NPTC Assessment

Attendees:

max. 4 per course

Venue:

This is normally completed on a mwmac site locally to Builth Wells or Llandrindod Wells.

If you have enough people for a full course we are able to run this course on your site (subject to a pre-course visit).

Pre-requisites:

Chainsaw Maintenance & Crosscutting | Felling & Processing Small Trees up to 380mm

Qualification:

City and Guilds NPTC Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of a Mobile Elevated Work Platform
City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate of Competence in Use of a Chainsaw from a Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP)

CERTIFICATE TYPE:

mwmac Training Certificate & City & Guilds NPTC Qualification Certificate

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

To be able to review of current legislation and risk assessment
To undertake MEWP inspection and setup
To explain and undertake Emergency Procedures
To be able to operate MEWP according to industry best practice
Be able to prepare a mobile elevated work platform for operation
Be able to operate a mobile elevated work platform
Be able to prepare the mobile elevated work platform for transport
To carry out Chainsaw inspection and pre/post safety/operational checks
To undertake free fall and hand held cuts to required specification
To demonstrate effective use of pull ropes
To carry out post use inspection of MEWP
To leave site in a tidy manner
To be able to work safely.

Course Information Sheet:

Course Information Sheet – Safe use of MEWP & Chainsaw from a MEWP (combined course)