MEWPs: Scissor Lift/Cherry Picker

 The ITSSAR-accredited MEWP Training course delivered by SID Training is provided exclusively on-site at your premises, allowing operators to train using your own equipment within a real working environment.

This training is available for either cherry pickers or scissor lifts, depending on the type of equipment used within your workplace.

Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) are commonly used across construction, maintenance, warehousing, facilities management, and industrial environments where safe working at height is required.

Operating MEWPs requires a strong understanding of safety procedures, stability, and hazard awareness, particularly when working at elevation or near obstacles, pedestrians, and other equipment.

This course combines both theoretical knowledge and practical training to ensure operators understand safe operating procedures, workplace responsibilities, and how to minimise risks whilst working at height.

Particular emphasis is placed on safe platform operation, emergency lowering procedures, stability principles, ground conditions, and maintaining safe working distances from hazards such as structures, vehicles, and overhead obstructions.

Operators will also learn safe manoeuvring techniques, correct platform positioning, and safe working practices whilst elevated.

Pre-use inspections are covered in detail, ensuring operators can identify faults and carry out essential safety checks before operating the equipment.

Training is delivered on the specific type of MEWP used on your site, and certification will reflect the category of equipment the operator has been trained on. Cherry pickers and scissor lifts are treated as separate categories and require separate certification.

Upon successful completion, delegates will receive an ITSSAR-accredited Certificate of Training, recognised across the UK and within construction, industrial, and maintenance sectors.

 Throughout the course, delegates will develop a strong understanding of:

• Safe operation of either cherry pickers or scissor lifts 
• Operator responsibilities and workplace safety awareness 
• Daily pre-use inspections and fault reporting procedures 
• Safe working at height and platform safety principles 
• Understanding machine stability and safe ground conditions 
• Emergency lowering and emergency procedures 
• Safe manoeuvring and positioning of MEWPs 
• Working safely around pedestrians, vehicles, structures, and overhead hazards 
• Harness awareness and fall prevention measures where applicable 
• End-of-shift procedures and safe shutdown of equipment

 All candidates will complete both a theoretical test and a practical skills assessment at the end of the course. Upon successful completion, delegates will receive an ITSSAR-accredited Certificate of Training, recognised across the UK and widely accepted within industry.

At SID Training, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, compliant, and engaging training that puts safety first.

• ITSSAR accredited training provider 
• Experienced, qualified instructors 
• Modern training facilities 
• Focus on real-world workplace scenarios 

Our goal is to ensure every operator leaves fully competent, confident, and ready to work safely.

Our students have an excellent pass rate on their tests, thanks to our experienced instructors and comprehensive forklift education.