Lesson 1Finding the maker’s inspection list and operator guidesThis part shows how to find and understand the maker’s inspection list and operator guides. Learners make sure they have the right papers, follow the steps needed, and know the limits, warnings, and procedures for specific models.
Finding the right operator and service guidesReading warnings and limits for specific modelsFollowing the maker’s inspection listKnowing how often inspections are requiredGetting digital or built-in papersLesson 2Power and electrical checks: batteries, wires, alternator, and isolation stepsThis part looks at checking the MEWP power and electrical parts. Learners check batteries, engines, wires, alternators, and isolation tools, making sure connections are tight, charge is good, and shutdown is safe before using the platform.
Checking batteries, liquid, and endsLooking at engine oil, coolant, and fuelChecking wires, joins, and cable pathsTesting alternator power and charge lightsUsing lockout and electrical isolationLesson 3Hydraulic system checks: pipes, joins, fluid amounts, leaks, and cylinder strengthThis part explains how to check MEWP hydraulic systems for leaks, damage, and issues. Learners look at pipes, joins, cylinders, and fluid levels, spotting things that could cause sudden moves, loss of hold, or harm to the land.
Checking pipes, joins, and quick linksLooking at hydraulic fluid amount and dirtExamining cylinders, rods, and seals for harmSpotting active leaks and slow dripsDealing with leaks and land protectionLesson 4Control tests: main, backup, dead-man, and emergency dropThis part details how to test all MEWP controls before use. It includes main and backup controls, dead-man switches, speed limits, and emergency drop, ensuring the machine works right and stops safely when told.
Testing ground and platform main controlsChecking backup and extra control spotsLooking at dead-man controls and on switchesConfirming speed matches and smooth workTesting emergency stop and dropLesson 5Inspection papers: filling pre-start forms, tagging faults, and hold/lockout stepsThis part covers how to fill MEWP pre-start inspection papers correctly. Learners practice noting findings, tagging faulty parts, and using hold or lockout steps to stop use until fixes are checked and noted.
Filling daily pre-start formsNoting faults, patterns, and next stepsPutting on fault tags and out-of-use labelsUsing hold and lockout stepsKeeping and storing inspection papersLesson 6Tyres, tracks, axles, and supports: wear, air, straightness, and ground touchThis part deals with checking tyres, tracks, axles, and supports. Learners check wear, air, straightness, and ground touch, ensuring the MEWP has good hold, grip, and steadiness on the planned surface before going up.
Checking tyre wear, cuts, and side harmLooking at tyre air and foam fillChecking tracks, rollers, and tight systemsLooking at axles, centres, and steering partsConfirming support pads and ground touchLesson 7Reporting and raising issues: faulty gear reporting, stop-work power, and fix check papersThis part explains how to spot unsafe MEWP conditions, use stop-work power, and note faults. It covers reporting paths, isolation steps, fix checks, and record keeping to keep bad units out of use.
Spotting big and small MEWP faultsUsing stop-work power and refusing unsafe gearInternal reporting paths and talk flowTagging, locking, and taking units out of useNoting fixes and back-to-use checksLesson 8Safety tools and emergency systems: alarms, locks, platform load sensor, and drop systemsThis part covers checking and testing MEWP safety tools and emergency systems. Learners confirm alarms, locks, load sensors, and emergency drop features to keep the platform safe in normal and odd operations.
Testing tilt, overload, and move alarmsConfirming locks and limit switchesChecking platform load sensing and sensorsLooking at emergency stop and dropTesting hand drop and ground control systemsLesson 9Visual walk-around: arm, platform, controls, rails, and weld conditionThis part guides a full MEWP walk-around check. Learners look at arms, platforms, controls, rails, welds, and build parts, spotting cracks, bends, rust, and missing bits before working up high.
Checking arm parts and joint pointsLooking at platform floor, gate, and foot boardsConfirming rails, mid rails, and tie pointsLooking at visible welds and build membersChecking stickers, signs, and safety labels
