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Scissor Lift Course

Suitable For:

This course is suitable for:
• Employees required to operate a scissor lift.
• Maintenance teams, warehouse staff, facilities staff, construction workers, installers, and contractors.
• Employees who need to access work areas at height using a vertical mobile elevating work platform.
• New operators and existing operators who require refresher training.

Duration: One day, approximately 6 to 7 hours

Duration may vary depending on the number of learners, learner experience, equipment availability, site layout, and practical assessment requirements.

Location: On site at your workplace

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Course overview

This Scissor Lift course is designed for employees who are required to operate or work with scissor lifts as part of their role. The course provides learners with the knowledge and practical understanding needed to operate scissor lifts safely and responsibly.

The course can be delivered on the customer’s site using the equipment available, subject to suitability, access, and site safety requirements. The training covers pre-use checks, safe operating procedures, working at height considerations, emergency lowering, and hazard awareness.

All training is delivered on-site at your location, so your staff gain experience in the exact environment they’ll be working in.

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 Testimonials

“Sergiu was an excellent trainer - the forklift course was thorough and informative for its purpose. Serg was careful to listen with what I was struggling on and we spent more time on that area which in turn made me feel comfortable. Thank you!!
Would definitely recommend him for your business. Naomi”

John Smith

Course objectives

    By the end of the course, learners will be able to:
    • Understand the main features and functions of a scissor lift.
    • Carry out basic pre-use checks before operating the equipment.
    • Identify common hazards linked to scissor lift operation.
    • Understand safe working load limits and platform restrictions.
    • Operate the scissor lift safely within the work area.
    • Understand ground conditions, overhead hazards, and exclusion zones.
    • Follow safe procedures for working at height.
    • Respond appropriately to emergency situations, including emergency lowering procedures.
    • Understand the importance of reporting defects or unsafe equipment.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

All courses are designed to be delivered at the customer’s site. This allows the training to be practical, relevant, and tailored to the customer’s workplace, equipment, procedures, and site-specific risks.

Where practical training or assessment is required, the customer should ensure that suitable equipment, a safe training area, and any relevant site procedures are available on the day of training.

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