IPAF mast climbing work platform (MCWP) training courses

This course instructs the trainee on all concepts to enable him/her to deliver training to MCWP operators on several MCWP types. The training’s focus will be on how to safely operate and demonstrate the use of various types of Mast Climbing Work Platforms (MCWPs), basic concepts about assembly procedures, pre-operational checks, safe emergency procedure, to understand a risk assessment and method statement, to carry out visual and functional checks and planning MCWP use.

This course includes: 

  • General Information
  • Introduction to MCWPs
  • Control and safety devices Operating instructions
  • Emergency procedures and basic trouble shooting
  • Pre-use check
  • Weekly inspection
  • Retrieval of Information
  • Demonstrational Ability
  • Understanding Risk Assessments and Method statements
  • Platform Levelling Systems
  • Handrailing & Guarding
  • Electrical connections, control panel and limit switches
  • Tie Installation
  • Planning MCWP Use
  • Undertaking Hazard and Risk Assessments
  • Compiling Method statements
  • Technical Inspection and Thorough Examination

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