Level 2 MEWP Operator Course in Bridgwater. Classes run at Cannington College over one week, with daytime attendance. You'll cover the safe operation of mobile elevated work platforms, working toward the City and Guilds Level 2 MEWP Operator Qualification. The course is intensive but short, making it practical for those who need to get trained and back to work quickly. Entry requirements vary, so contact the college directly to confirm you're eligible before you apply.
Who this course is for
UCS College Group offers a wide range of courses across its four colleges and also offsite.
Courses cover many areas and can be used for different purposes
such as furthering personal development and career opportunities.
They can also be for recreational purposes. For individual
course details please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected]
Entry requirements
Entry Requirements vary depending on the course, please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected] for details.
What you will learn
You'll identify the main types of mobile elevated work platform and their uses.
You'll explain the legal responsibilities of an MEWP operator.
You'll carry out pre-use checks on a mobile elevated work platform.
You'll demonstrate safe positioning and set-up on different surfaces and gradients.
You'll operate an MEWP safely at height in line with current regulations.
You'll recognise hazards and apply safe working procedures to control risk.
You'll follow correct procedures for emergency situations and rescue.
How you will learn
Training is classroom based with practical hands-on operation of mobile elevated work platforms. You'll be assessed through a written or online theory test and a practical assessment of your ability to operate the equipment safely. Both elements must be passed to achieve the City and Guilds Award.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Cannington College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
MEWP operator: working at height on construction or maintenance sites
Warehouse operative: using powered access equipment in logistics
Facilities maintenance technician: carrying out work at height in buildings
Construction labourer: supporting trades that require elevated access
Events rigger: setting up lighting and staging at height
IPAF Powered Access Licence (PAL Card): the industry-standard operator card recognised by many employers and principal contractors. Builds directly on your MEWP training.
Level 2 Award in Working at Height: broadens your safety knowledge across different types of elevated work.
PASMA Tower Scaffold Operator Certificate: adds mobile scaffold tower operation to your at-height skill set, widening the roles you can take on.
