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Abrasive Wheels Theory and Practical

Highly participative course with both practical and theory sessions.

Asbestos Awareness Training

This course which complies with HSE requirements is a form of training suitable for all employees whose work could foreseeably expose them to asbestos (Regulation 10 - control of Asbestos At Work Regulations 2006).

CITB Health & Safety Awareness

This course provides a practical summary of health, safety, welfare and environmental issues identifying individual responsibilities for looking after yourself and others.

CITB Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) Refresher

The course provides an update on Health & Safety, welfare and environmental issues.

CITB Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS)

This two-day course is intended for those who have, or are about to acquire, supervisory responsibilities

CITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) Refresher

This course is to give candidates an understanding of their responsibilities and accountability for site safety, health and welfare and current Health & Safety legislation, including risk assessment.

CITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)

The Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) is an industry recognised course providing companies who need to meet the ever increasing demand for evidence of health and safety compliance with all the relevant knowledge to meet today's legislative demands.

Confined Spaces

Operative training for any individual who enters spaces such as manholes, shafts and chambers. This course is designed to provide delegates with a thorough understanding of confined spaces, associated dangers and the ability to enter, work and leave them safely by horizontal and / or vertical entry. A light lunch will be provided to delegates attending this course.

First Aid at Work

To ensure delegates have a full understanding of the basic principles to be carried out in the event of an accident in the workplace.

Emergency First Aid At Work

Emergency First Aid At Work Level 2 is designed to ensure delegates have a full understanding of the basic principles to be carried out in the event of an emergency in the workplace. To ensure delegates have a full understanding of the basic principles to be carried out in the event of an emergency in the workplace.

IOSH Managing Safely Refresher

Specifically, the IOSH Managing Safely Refresher course aims to revise key management responsibilities from the full IOSH Managing Safely course. Giving updates on relevant changes in good practice guidance, health and safety legislation and standards. A light lunch will be provided to delegates attending this course.

IOSH Working Safely

The IOSH Working Safely course is a basic introduction for all levels of personnel who are non-health and safety experts. The training will give staff the information they need to keep themselves safe at work.

IOSH Managing Safely 3 Day Course

This condensed three day course covers the same content as the four day course, this is a comprehensive and fast paced course as the four day syllabus is adjusted to fit the three days. Although this means longer days we understand that taking time out from work can be difficult so this three day course simply makes it more convenient.

IOSH Managing Safely

The IOSH Managing Safely 4 day course is designed for those required to manage safely & effectively in compliance with both their organisation's policy and best practice in health & safety.

Load & Unload - IPAF Training Course

The Load/Unload IPAF training course covers the loading, safe transportation and unloading of typical MEWP loads. Load & Unload MEWP Training This

MEWPs for Managers

The MEWPs for Managers course is designed for supervisors, managers and directors responsible for persons using MEWPs. A MEWPs for Management

IPAF Safety Harnesses Training

Safety harness training course specifically designed for access platform operators.

1a IPAF Training Course

IPAF 1a Static Vertical operator training for IPAF Category 1b cherry pickers.

IPAF PAV Training

The Push Around Vertical IPAF category covers uncomplicated MEWPs with a powered vertical mast mounted on a non-electric, push-around base. IPAF courses generally last a full day comprising of a morning of theory with written exam and an afternoon of practical assessment.

IPAF Training 3b - Mobile Boom Lifts

Successful candidates receive a PAL card to operate boom lift MEWPs (IPAF category 3a & 3b); an IPAF operator powered access licence (PAL) is valid for 5 year from the date of training.

IPAF Scissor Lift Training - IPAF 3a

Successful candidates receive an IPAF PAL card to operate scissor lifts and other mobile vertical access platforms within the IPAF 3a category.

IPAF 1B Training

This course trains operators in the safe use of access equipment; successful candidates who pass the written and practical exams receive an IPAF PAL Card (Powered Access Licence). IPAF cards covering the operation of 1b MEWPs are valid for 5 years from the date the IPAF training course was completed.

Cherry Picker Training - IPAF 1b & 3b

IPAF training courses last approximately 7-8 hours combining a morning of theory with a written test and an afternoon of practical assessment. Successful candidates receive an IPAF Certificate, Log Book, Safety Guide and IPAF Powered Access Licence (PAL card) to operate Static Boom (IPAF 1b) and Mobile Boom (IPAF 3b) category cherry pickers. The IPAF PAL Card is valid for 5 years from the date of training.

IPAF 1B & 3A Training

IPAF training courses last approximately 7-8 hours, combining a morning of theory with a written test and an afternoon of practical assessment. Successful candidates are issued with a PAL Card and IPAF Certificate to operate Static Boom and Mobile Vertical MEWPs.

IPAF Training 3a & 3b

Successful candidates receive an IPAF Powered Access Licence (PAL card) to operate scissor lifts and boom lifts (IPAF categories 3a & 3b). The IPAF operator licence is valid for 5 years from the date of training.

IPAF Operator Training - 1b, 3a & 3b

Rapid Platforms is a training centre for the International Powered Access Federation. IPAF operator courses train candidates in the safe use of MEWPs / cherry pickers. IPAF training courses last approximately 7-8 hours, combining a morning of theory with a written test and an afternoon of practical assessment.

Working with Steps and Step Stools, Ladder Training

The Working with Steps and Step Stools, Ladder Training half day course ensures delegates are competent to use steps & steps stools in an appropriate and safe way. Comprising of both theory and practical assessments, the course is designed for those who are infrequent users of ladders and step stools and is aimed at persons working in retail, offices, schools and the health sector.

Ladder and Stepladder User and Inspection course

To provide delegates with an understanding of current relevant legislation in order to be able to thoroughly inspect ladders and stepladders, identify safety faults and to record, periodic statutory ladder inspections as outlined in PUWER.

Manual Handling

course designed to minimise the risk of injury to individuals and others by increasing awareness of potential manual handling hazards in the workplace.

NEBOSH Certificate in Environmental Management

Managers, supervisors and employees based in the UK, who have responsibility for managing environmental issues, as part of their day to day duties. This environmental qualification focuses on UK law and environmental management systems

NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health & Safety

The NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety is a globally recognised health and safety qualification specifically for the construction industry from an established independent examination board.

NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health

The NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety is a globally recognised health & safety qualification that is held by more than 100,000 people in the UK and world-wide.

NRSWA Reassessment

This course is designed for operatives and supervisors who have experience of working on highways and who already hold a current SWQR card that requires renewing. The course is available at our four open course venues.

Location & Avoidance of Underground Apparatus (Cat & Genny) Unit 1

Designed to make candidates aware of the dangers involved in excavating on public highways.

NRSWA Signing, Lighting and Guarding Unit 2 Operatives and Unit 10 Supervisors

This course is designed for all operatives employed by local authorities, utilities and their contractors to sign, light and guard any road works in the highway.

NRSWA Supervisors

This programme is designed for operatives who carry out excavation, backfill and reinstatement of various materials for undertaking street works.

NRSWA Operatives units 1-6 & 9

This programme is designed for operatives who carry out excavation, backfill and reinstatement of various materials for undertaking street works.

Other Working At Height Training

Mobile Access Tower

The PASMA Mobile Access Tower module trains candidates in the safe use of PASMA towers; trainees learn how to safely assemble, dismantle and alter mobile scaffold tower equipment. Successful candidates receive a PASMA card and PASMA certificate which is valid for 5 years.

Safety tips for using interior access equipment

Safety tips for using interior access equipment

3 questions to ask before choosing access equipment

3 questions to ask before choosing access equipment

First aid training: why should your employees be trained?

First aid training: why should your employees be trained?

5 tips to help ensure you purchase the correct access machinery

5 tips to help ensure you purchase the correct access machinery

How to judge site safety in windy conditions

How to judge site safety in windy conditions

Grow your business with access equipment

Grow your business with access equipment

Why You Should Consider A Machine Service Package

Why You Should Consider A Machine Service Package

£1 Million Expansion Programme for Rapid Platforms

£1 Million Expansion Programme for Rapid Platforms

MEWPs: Why An Emergency Rescue Plan Is Vital

MEWPs: Why An Emergency Rescue Plan Is Vital

Senior Hire Controller Sam Holland praised for "a level of service that goes way beyond the normal call of duty."

Senior Hire Controller Sam Holland praised for "a level of service that goes way beyond the normal call of duty."

Newest Recruit Moves From Oz To The UK

Newest Recruit Moves From Oz To The UK

Don't Fall Foul Of The Law

Don't Fall Foul Of The Law

Ground Conditions: Important Points To Consider

Ground Conditions: Important Points To Consider

Work at height on ground that is rough and uneven

Work at height on ground that is rough and uneven

Battery Powered MEWPs: What You Need To Know

Battery Powered MEWPs: What You Need To Know

What happens on an IPAF Operator course?

What happens on an IPAF Operator course?

Getting The Most Out Of A Battery Powered MEWP

Getting The Most Out Of A Battery Powered MEWP

The importance of pre-use inspection and function check

The importance of pre-use inspection and function check

Seven Tips For Safe Working At Height

Seven Tips For Safe Working At Height

Rapid Platforms Marks Its 35th Anniversary

Rapid Platforms Marks Its 35th Anniversary

The Best MEWPs For Working In Tight Spaces

The Best MEWPs For Working In Tight Spaces

Boom Lift Helps To Safeguard Ancient Monument

Boom Lift Helps To Safeguard Ancient Monument

Do you always wear a harness when operating a boom lift?

Do you always wear a harness when operating a boom lift?

Rapid Platforms Help Glazing Specialist To Meet Tight Time Frame

Rapid Platforms Help Glazing Specialist To Meet Tight Time Frame

Rapid Platforms Gains FORS Silver Accreditation

Rapid Platforms Gains FORS Silver Accreditation

Large Machines

Large Machines

Selecting the right hoist for your refurb project

Selecting the right hoist for your refurb project

Be in with a chance to win with our eggciting Easter Competition

Be in with a chance to win with our eggciting Easter Competition

GEDA 1500ZZP passenger goods hoist now available to hire

GEDA 1500ZZP passenger goods hoist now available to hire

5 things you must know about hiring your Construction Hoist

5 things you must know about hiring your Construction Hoist

Essential maintenance works on aircraft at Duxford by Rapid Platforms

Essential maintenance works on aircraft at Duxford by Rapid Platforms

New Alimak Scando 65/32 hoist now available to hire from Rapid Platforms

New Alimak Scando 65/32 hoist now available to hire from Rapid Platforms

Supplier award from Tier 1 contractor goes to Rapid Platforms hoists division

Supplier award from Tier 1 contractor goes to Rapid Platforms hoists division

Preparing for the fuel changes in 2022

Preparing for the fuel changes in 2022