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Duration: 1 Day

Max Delegates: 16

Pre-Requisite Requirements

You must not enter the building until 15 minutes before your course start time.

Prior to the event please let us know if there any circumstances that we need to be made aware of to ensure you gain the most from your learning experience (e.g. access, special needs, non-UK national, literacy, etc.)? 

Please bring ID for the duration of your time in centre. If you do not have ID you will not be able to sit the exam.

If the course has any workshop activity’s please bring with you appropriate PPE e.g. overalls, safety boots and safety glasses, if applicable.

Mewp courses only - If you have any previous MEWP experience please inform the trainer on arrival. Also please bring with you your previous IPAF Licence and IPAF Log Book.

As the safe use of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) requires that you consult safety notices and read and thoroughly understand the manufacturer’s instruction manual, literacy and language comprehension are important requirements for any MEWP user.

Similarly, as the assembly and use of MEWPs can be physically demanding, users should be physically fit and in good health and should, generally, not have problems with eyesight or hearing, heart disease, high blood pressure, epilepsy, fear of heights / vertigo, giddiness / difficulty with balance, impaired limb function, alcohol or drug dependence or psychiatric illness.

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You can find the course syllabus using this link http://mefma.org/images/stories/pdf/CourseSyllabusIpaf.pdf

If you are unable to attend the course(s), please notify the Course Administrator, IN WRITING, as soon as you know that you are unable to attend. The following cancellation policy applies:

Cancelled more than ten working days before the course – no charge;

Cancelled less than ten working days but more five working days – 50% charge;

Cancelled five or less working days before the course – full charge.

Should you arrive late for the course, it will be at the discretion of the Trainer as to whether or not you are admitted.

On Arrival –

Check the screen for your course and allocated room number, once you have done this please take a green lanyard from the wall beside reception. 

Please advise of any additional learning needs, eg dyslexia.

End of the Day – Please return your green lanyard to the box under the table in reception and sanitise your hands, use the tablets to sign out the same way you signed in earlier in the day. Please be aware that the building will close at 5PM.

Lunch can be purchased from our canteen or your more than welcome to bring your own, we have fridges and a microwave for you to use.

Finally, we hope that you enjoy and benefit from this training and look forward to meeting you.

Overview

This course is to give learners who may have contact with hazardous substances the skills and knowledge to recognise the risks associated with them and how to control them.

The qualification covers workplaces in areas such as manufacturing, cleaning, healthcare, transport, utilities, as well as office and classroom environments. It aims to support workplace roles, but can be used for younger learners preparing for employment or wanting to progress onto further learning in a related area.

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