Who is the Training For?
Operators new to working at height using MEWPs
Experienced operators needing a refresher course
Teams upgrading or refreshing their scissor/boom licences
Companies in construction, maintenance, and warehousing
Businesses within Coventry, Birmingham, Leicester, Rugby, Derby, and surrounding areas
What Does the Training Cover?
Types of MEWPs & Components
Identify scissor lifts, cherry pickers (boom lifts), and safety features unique to each platform.
Work at Height Regulations
Comply with legislation and best practices for avoiding falls and other risks.
Pre-Use Inspections
Check batteries, hydraulics, safety harness points, and platform controls before operation.
Safe Platform Operation
Master manoeuvring, height adjustments, and emergency procedures to ensure a secure working environment.
Practical Assessment
Demonstrate correct driving, positioning, and recovery techniques under real working conditions.
Why Train with Train-a-Lift?
The UK's Original Lifting Trainers
We've been lift training pioneers since 1977, predating all of our competitors and even our accrediting bodies.
National Reach
Our network of trainers can reach any site in the UK or welcome you to our training centre in the West Midlands.
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Our values of Courage, Order, Futurism, Facts, Enthusiasm and Excellence guide everything we do.
Commitment to Safety
Our approach prioritises compliance and real-world application, giving your operators the skills to work confidently and safely.
Comprehensive Support
From pre-course advice to post-course certification and beyond, our friendly and knowledgeable team are there to guide you every step of the way.
Course Structure and Outputs
MEWP courses generally last for 1 day per category and include practical drive-and-lift sessions plus a written theory component. Successful participants receive a recognised certificate of training, registration into Train-a-Lift's TALIA database and registration in either AITT's ACORNS or IPAF's operator database too.