The “Operate Scissor Lift” Course is aimed at providing individuals with the knowledge and skills to operate scissor lifts safely. At the end of the course, participants will be proficient in selection of appropriate scissor lifts, conducting *risk assessment and route checks, identification of hazards for scissor lift operations, basic scissor lift operations and reinstating scissors lift in a safe manner.

CE 1 Prepare to carry out scissor lift operations
CE 2 Carry out scissor lift operations
CE 3 Conduct post operation of scissor lift

The Generic Manufacturing Skills (GMS) WSQ framework aims to raise the professionalism of the manufacturing industry by equipping the workforce with essential generic and portable skills to adapt and be resilient to challenges in the dynamic working environment. It allows employers to access a pipeline of skilled workforce, which provides a competitive advantage and enables organisation success. It also equips workers with cross-cutting generic manufacturing skills to effectively contribute and progress within an organisation as well as promote mobility across manufacturing companies

Learners must be above 18 years of age and are assumed to:
• Have a basic knowledge of the relevant sector of work
• Be able to listen and speak English at a proficiency level equivalent to the Employability Skills (ES) level 3
• Be able to read and write English at a proficiency level equivalent to ES level 3
• Be able to manipulate numbers at a proficiency level equivalent to ES level 3; and
• Be medically fit to work at height