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Understand the legal obligations, pre-check requirements and skills needed to safely operate a Mobile Elevating Work Platform.
Open courses at Safety 'n Action training centres only provide Theory, Scissor Lift & Knuckle Boom qualifications (23966/23960/23962).
Unit standards available: 23966, 23960, 23961, 23962, 23963 and 23964
Refresh your understanding of the legal obligations, pre-check requirements and skills needed to safely operate a Mobile Elevating Work Platform.
Open courses at a Safety 'n Action venue refresh unit standards: 23966, 23960 and 23962.
Students must have units reported previously on their NZQA Record of Achievement to be refreshed on this training course
Refresh your understanding of the legal obligations, pre-check requirements and skills needed to safely operate a Mobile Elevating Work Platform.
Onsite group bookings refresh unit standards: 23966, 23960, 23961, 23962, 23963 and 23964
Students must have units reported previously on their NZQA Record of Achievement to be refreshed on this training course
Everything you need to know about Mobile Elevating Work Platform training in New Zealand.
Yes. Anyone operating a Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP), such as a scissor lift, self-propelled boom lift or other elevating work platform, should be trained and assessed as competent before operating the equipment. MEWP training helps workers understand legal responsibilities, conduct pre-operational safety checks, identify hazards, manage risks and safely operate the equipment in accordance with New Zealand workplace health and safety requirements.
A Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP), also known as an Elevated Work Platform (EWP), is a machine designed to safely lift people to elevated work areas. Common MEWPs include scissor lifts, self-propelled boom lifts, truck-mounted platforms, trailer-mounted platforms and vertical lifts. They are widely used in construction, maintenance, warehousing, telecommunications, electrical work and facilities management.
MEWP training combines classroom learning with practical exercises to prepare operators for real workplace situations. You'll learn how to:
Conduct pre-start inspections
Assess ground conditions and workplace hazards
Select the correct MEWP for the task
Safely operate scissor lifts and boom lifts
Understand New Zealand legislation and best practice
Identify equipment faults and report defects
Safely shut down and secure the machine
Depending on the course and booking type, training can include:
Scissor Lift
Self-Propelled Boom Lift (Knuckle Boom)
Truck-Mounted Boom
Trailer-Mounted EWP
Vertical Lift
Public courses typically include Scissor Lift and Self-Propelled Boom Lift training, while additional machine types are available through company on-site training.
Depending on your course, training may include NZQA Unit Standards 23966, 23960, 23961, 23962, 23963 and 23964. These nationally recognised unit standards cover the knowledge and practical skills required to safely assess, prepare and operate different types of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms.
If you'll be working at height while using a MEWP, additional competency in height safety and harness use is recommended. Many employers require workers to complete both MEWP training and recognised height safety training to ensure they can safely use fall protection equipment where required.
Industry best practice recommends completing MEWP refresher training every three years to maintain competency and stay up to date with current legislation, equipment, and safe operating procedures. Refresher training helps reinforce practical skills and workplace safety knowledge.
MEWP training is recommended for anyone who operates or supervises the use of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms, including workers in construction, roofing, electrical, telecommunications, warehousing, logistics, manufacturing, maintenance, facilities management, infrastructure, utilities and local government. Proper training helps reduce the risk of falls, equipment misuse and workplace incidents.
Safety 'n Action delivers Mobile Elevating Work Platform training throughout New Zealand, including Kerikeri, Whangārei, Albany, Auckland CBD, Wiri, Avondale, Highbrook, Hamilton, Morrinsville, Tauranga, Rotorua, Gisborne, Hastings, New Plymouth, Palmerston North, Porirua, Lower Hutt (Seaview), Nelson, Christchurch, Dunedin, Queenstown and Invercargill. We also deliver customised on-site training at workplaces across New Zealand for businesses and group bookings.
Yes. Safety 'n Action provides customised workplace MEWP training for businesses throughout New Zealand. Training can be delivered at your workplace using your own equipment or at one of our specialist training centres. This allows organisations to tailor training to their work environment while minimising travel and downtime.
Yes. MEWP training is suitable for new operators who meet the course entry requirements, including the required industry experience. The course combines theory with practical instruction, helping participants develop the skills and confidence to safely inspect, operate and manage Mobile Elevating Work Platforms in real workplace situations.
Safety 'n Action is one of New Zealand's leading workplace safety training providers, delivering nationally recognised Mobile Elevating Work Platform courses taught by experienced industry trainers. We offer practical, hands-on training in Kerikeri, Whangārei, Auckland, Hamilton, Morrinsville, Tauranga, Rotorua, Gisborne, Hastings, New Plymouth, Palmerston North, Porirua, Lower Hutt, Nelson, Christchurch, Dunedin, Queenstown and Invercargill, as well as customised on-site training for businesses. Our courses cover scissor lifts, self-propelled boom lifts, additional MEWP types, refresher training and NZQA unit standards, helping individuals and organisations operate safely, confidently and in line with New Zealand best practice.
