The course covers electric traction (including MRLs) and hydraulic lift installations. It is based around current legislation including the Lift Regulations 2016, PUWER, LOLER, British Standards, supplementary tests, HTM 08-02 and other relevant current legislation including European and British Standards
This course is for Authorised Persons (Lifts) working in the healthcare environment who require refresher training.
Prior to attending the course, you will be asked to complete a pre-course assessment within 14 days of your booking being made and 14 days prior to commencement of the course. If you fail to achieve the pre-course assessment pass mark you will be unable to attend the course and we will advise you to complete the Authorised Person Lift Management (HTM 08-02) course.
We suggest that refresher training for Authorised Persons (Lifts) should be carried out every 3 years. You should previously have completed a full course Authorised Person (Lifts) course.
To refresh learners’ knowledge and understanding of the current legislation, regulations, roles and responsibilities and who should undertake these.
In addition, the course covers the inspections and examinations required for lifts. This includes the safety examinations required of electrical and mechanical items.
The course covers electric traction (including MRLs) and hydraulic lift installations. It is based around current legislation including the Lift Regulations 2016, PUWER, LOLER, British Standards, supplementary tests, HTM 08-02 and other relevant current legislation including European and British Standards
Throughout this course the emphasis is on carrying out duties in a safe and responsible manner.
BY THE END OF THE COURSE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:
– Apply safe working practices and procedures in a lift environment to the current legislative standards and guidance
– Discuss the safety, legal and regulatory documentation relevant to lift installations
– Identify and control the safety hazards encountered in the lift installation according to current regulations
– Define the roles and responsibilities and the healthcare requirements in accordance with HTM 08-02
– Define the term competent person in accordance with LOLER
– Carry out a lift inspection on a lift installation
– Complete a written assessment to the required course standard
– Explain the thorough examination/inspection on a lift installation in accordance with LOLER
This 3-day refresher course will include classroom learning, practical sessions and group discussions. Due to the practical nature of the course, learners should bring a pair of overalls.
This course is subject to successful completion of a pre-assessment. You can provisionally book your course place by contacting us directly by phone or email.
Our extensive practical facilities give learners the chance to gain valuable hands-on experience within a safe and controlled environment.
Eastwood Park’s lift training covers electrical traction (including MRLs) and hydraulic lifts.
For staff nominated to carry out the release of trapped passengers, refreshers are required every 12 months. For Authorised Persons (Lifts) , re-training is required every 3 years.
You can download our learner handbook on our learners page.