Mobile Access Tower Training
| Course Type: |
Part-time |
| Course Start Date: | 14 October 2011, 04 May 2012 |
| Location: | Colchester |
| Duration: | 1 day |
| Centre: | Professional Training Centre |
| Course Fee: | £185 + VAT |
Course Description:
The Work at Height Regulations 2005 require that Mobile Access Tower (MAT) operators must possess such technical knowledge, experience or training as may be appropriate, having a regard to the nature of the activity, or be supervised by such a person. The aim of this course is to train people in competence to carry out the duties of erecting, dismantling, inspecting, maintaining, transporting and storing aluminium scaffold towers.
Course Objectives/Key Benefits:
On completion of this course, delegates will b able to erect, dismantle and safely use most types of aluminium scaffold towers with reference to the relevant supplier’s assembly instructions, safety notes and maintenance guides.
Who the Course is Aimed at:
The training will benefit individuals involved with erecting and using mobile access towers when providing access to their work activities.
Course Content:
- Regulations and the Law
- Types of Mobile Access Towers
- Understanding assembly instructions (Span/Stair)
- 3T and Advance guardrail techniques
- Hazards when using MAT’s
- Stabilisers/outriggers
- Maximum platform heights
- Inspecting components
- Inspection reports
- SWLS
- Care and maintenance
- Storing and transporting
- Multiple choice test paper
- Practical session (erecting/dismantling a typical tower)
- Revision session/appraisal
Entry Requirements:
None
Course Progression:
Mobile Elevating Work Platforms - available on a company basis only
Training Method:
Seminar and practical sessions with assessments
Further Information:
This course is offered by the Professional Training Centre
PTC Enquiry Line: (01206) 712727
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Updated on Fri, 22/07/2011 - 2:07pm.
