Mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) instructor - train MEWP operators yourself

In principle, after completing the " Mobile Elevating Work Platform Instructor" course, you are authorized to train others on all types of mobile elevating work platforms with which you are familiar and have already gained relevant experience. Ideally, you already hold an operator's license for the respective type of mobile elevating work platform or have completed relevant additional training.

We always work in small groups or directly with participants in a 1:1 setting.

This is the only way to convey even more learning content in 3 days than in group training courses lasting 5 days, because here the participant doesn't have to share the training time with others (keyword: training time per participant). For this reason, our training is legally compliant and recognized by all relevant bodies.

To reduce travel costs and offer our customers greater flexibility in scheduling, we have been using our proven live online seminar for the theoretical part of our training for years. Participants log in to our Zoom platform via PC or laptop and are directly connected to one of our expert instructors in the virtual classroom. The instructor is located in our professional video studio and is connected to the participants via live video and audio. Here, too, we focus on small groups, ensuring a highly intensive and lasting learning experience for each participant. "Sneaking out," as is possible with typical webinars, is not an option, since every participant is always actively involved in the lesson.

No, the instructor training course cannot be conducted as a purely online course. Offers that promise otherwise are highly dubious and should be avoided at all costs.

Becoming an instructor for mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) involves progressing through the learning taxonomy from mere operation to comprehensive mastery of the subject matter – from user to instructor. This requires not only sound knowledge but also intensive training by experienced and qualified instructors .

In our courses, we place great emphasis on practical knowledge transfer. In addition to legal and organizational fundamentals , methodological and didactic skills are practiced intensively in live situations . An important component of this is actively observing and guiding participants in both theoretical and practical lessons.

Only through practical exercises can potential errors and gaps in knowledge be uncovered and specifically corrected.

For over 10 years , LTS-Akademie GmbH has been successfully training instructors who provide legally compliant training to future operators. Furthermore, we are actively involved in DGUV (German Social Accident Insurance) committees and contribute to the development of current and future training guidelines. This ensures that our courses always meet the latest standards.

The certificate for instructors of mobile elevating work platforms is valid indefinitely.

However, we recommend that all trainers regularly (approximately every 3 years) participate in further training to ensure that they are always up to date and can fulfill their examination tasks in a legally compliant manner.

The training serves as an exchange of experience, questions and problems brought along can be discussed, and innovations concerning laws, regulations and directives are discussed.

Our training courses take place as live online seminars using state-of-the-art technology, so you can conveniently participate from anywhere.

As an instructor for mobile elevating work platforms and lifting platforms, you are also authorized to conduct the annual safety training for mobile elevating work platforms , which must be carried out at least once a year according to §12 Occupational Safety and Health Act, §12 Industrial Safety Ordinance and §4 DGUV Regulation 1.

The annual safety training must be conducted by a competent and qualified person appointed by the employer. Who would be more suitable than the instructor for mobile elevating work platforms himself?

It is important that the employer must commission you in writing beforehand to carry out the annual safety training for mobile elevating work platforms .

Alternatively, you can also use our e-learning course for the " Annual Training for Mobile Elevating Work Platforms " focusing on accident hazards, safety instructions and stability .

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Provided you meet all other requirements for becoming an instructor for mobile elevating work platforms (see above), you can still complete the course. It is essential that you already possess practical and theoretical experience in handling mobile elevating work platforms and can operate them safely. You should also be familiar with the operating manuals of the mobile elevating work platforms used.

During the self-study phase, participants review all the theoretical fundamentals of forklift training using our e-learning platform. The prescribed practical units are part of the practical training day. Therefore, if you do not yet possess an operator's license for mobile elevating work platforms , we can issue one to you after completion of the instructor training course.

This offer is therefore aimed at participants who, for example, have learned how to operate mobile elevating work platforms in their company, but have never attended a recognized operator training course.

To get you started, you'll receive operator licenses for mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) in your instructor starter kit. You can reorder these at any time in our online shop: Operator licenses for MEWPs

By the way: Our driver's licenses are also available with your logo and in your color scheme .

Several countries recognize German vocational training. In any case, you should inform yourself about the requirements of the respective country beforehand and have your qualifications recognized there. Countries like Switzerland or Luxembourg generally recognize German vocational training without any problems after an examination.

It should also be noted that you must independently adapt your training content to the requirements of the respective country.