MEWP Use of a Harness in a MEWP– Scissor Lift
This course will teach you the types of MEWPs, their suitability for purpose; and safety features; and – legislative requirements in relation to Code of Practice and the use of MEWPs and how to safely set up and operate the required MEWP.
In the practical session you will assess the worksite, and prepare to use a scissor lift; – carry out operations in a workplace environment; – report faults and damage; and – shut down the scissor lift and self-propelled boom lift.
Recommended for: operators of Scissor Lift.
NZQA unit standards include
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23966 – Describe types of elevating work platforms (MEWPs), and legislative requirements for their use
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23960 – Assess the worksite, prepare and operate a scissor lift elevating work platform (MEWP)



Other unit standards available upon request:
US 23961 - Assess the worksite, prepare and operate a truck-mounted MEWP (4 credits)
US 23963 - Assess the worksite, prepare and operate a trailer mounted MEWP (4 credits)
US 23964 - Assess the worksite, prepare and operate a vertical lift MEWP (2 credits )less