Lantra Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs)

This course is a one day on-site course and offers a range of certificate options depending on your needs: Mobile boom Mobile vertical Push around vertical Static boom Static vertical Participants receive a Lantra attendance certificate and card of competence

Aim

  • This course is for you if you need to become proficient in safely operating a MEWP.

Venue

  • On-site

Duration

  • The course is expected to take one day.
  • The training course includes theory and practical sessions, followed by an assessment.

Entry Requirements

  • There are no entry requirements for this course
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Course Content

Course sessions include: 

  • Plant Safety and the Law
  • Machine Knowledge and Preparation for Work
  • Travelling and Manoeuvring the Machine
  • Machine Operation
  • Theory Assessment
  • Practical Assessment

Download the information sheet Lantra MEWPs_2026.pdf

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Staff

Teaching staff are experts in their field.

Your instructor will be Steven Findlay.

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On the Day

Please bring the following Personal Protective Equipment: 

  • Steel Toecap Boots
  • Boiler Suit
  • High Visibility Vest
  • Hard Hat

Candidates should bring owner’s manual for the Forklift truck they operate.

Please report to reception on arrival

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