Mast Climbing Work Platforms
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Kingfisher Access offers the full range IPAF training courses for the safe operation, installation and inspection of Mast Climbing Work Platforms (MCWPs).  Training can be carried out  on your site anywhere in the UK.

Mast Climbing Work Platforms (MCWPs) are fast becoming the number 1 chosen form of elevated work access platform, increasingly used in the construction industry as temporary working places giving variable height access to specific areas of structures above ground level.

Increasingly used for industrial cladding, window fitting and replacement, new-build , flats and offices. 
 

Training will be carried out at your site, dates available throughout February 
For details call

0333 666 1881

Benefits of use

MCWPs allow efficient work on the façade of buildings where conventional methods may be uneconomical. They are in many cases more convenient to use than other forms of access equipment such as ladders, scaffolding, staging or suspended cradles.

IPAF Guidelines for the Safe Use of Mast Climbing Work Platforms

This guideline sets out recommendations to ensure that MCWPs are installed, maintained, examined and used in a safe manner.

IPAF WEBINAR: WHY MCWPS ARE THE BEST ACCESS SYSTEM FOR FACADE WORK

MCWP OPERATOR TRAINING COURSE

• Course length: Half a day
• PAL Card on completion

This course instructs an operator to operate a MCWP safely, with full knowledge of the controls of the equipment and ability to carry out pre-use/daily inspections and perform the emergency descent.

MCWP MOBILE OPERATOR TRAINING COURSE

• Course length: One to two days, depending on experience
• PAL Card on completion

This course instructs mobile operators, who work from and operate a mobile MCWP, giving them full knowledge of the controls of the equipment, and ensuring they are able to carry out pre-use/daily and weekly inspections, are able to perform an emergency descent, and are able to dismantle, move and reinstall (including stability tie) a Mobile MCWP in its original configuration only.

MCWP DEMONSTRATOR TRAINING COURSE

• Course length: One to two days
• PAL Card on completion

This course instructs demonstrators, giving them full knowledge of the operating commands of the equipment, and ensuring that they are able to perform an emergency descent, carry out pre-use/daily and weekly inspections and ensure that these take place. In addition, demonstrators are responsible for performing familiarisation to users and trained operators.

MCWP INSTALLER TRAINING COURSE

• Course length: Up to five days, dependent on experience
• PAL Card on completion

This course instructs installers in charge of the installation of a MCWP in all standard configurations indicated by the manufacturer. On completion they will be able to perform installation, final appraisal and handover procedures.

MCWP ADVANCED INSTALLER TRAINING COURSE

• Course length: Up to five days, dependent on experience
• PAL Card on completion

This course instructs advanced installers, in charge of the installation of an MCWP in all configurations, including special configurations and tailor-made projects. On completion, they will be able to perform installation final appraisal, handover procedure and MCWP Thorough Examinations.

MCWP TRAINER TRAINING COURSE

• Course length: Two days dependent on experience
• PAL Card on completion

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.

MCWP INSTRUCTOR TRAINING COURSE

• Course length: Five days
• PAL Card on completion

This course trains and assesses an instructor to understand the delivery of the IPAF training programme and assesses knowledge of machines and the ability to convey information to candidates.

MAST CLIMBING WORK PLATFORMS (MCWPS) & CONSTRUCTION HOISTS (CHS) FOR MANAGERS TRAINING COURSE

• Course length: One day
• IPAF certificate on completion (Current PAL Card holders can get MCM category added to their PAL Card)

Companies that use MCWPs and CHs need to know what their management and legal responsibilities are and how to ensure best use of equipment. This course covers what managers need to know for safe and effective use of MCWPs and CHs onsite, including planning the job, conducting a risk assessment, selecting machines and the right equipment for optimum cost-efficiency and for mitigating all possible risks.