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IPAF Mast Climbing Work Platforms (MCWPs) & Construction Hoists (CHs) for Managers
IPAF Mast Climbing Work Platforms (MCWPs) & Construction Hoists (CHs) for Managers
  • One day
  • IPAF
  • From £POA

Overview

This course covers the skills required to plan, manage, and oversee the use of mast climbing work platforms and/or construction hoists onsite.
Course Content
At the end of the course, delegates will have an understanding of:
•Current legislation, standards and guidance
•Different MCWP and CH classifications
•Planning for appropriate training
•Selecting an appropriate supplier
•Planning for installation, maintenance, inspection, examination and dismantling of MCWPs and CHs
•The safe use and operation of MCWPs and CHs
•Identifying misuse and abuse of MCWPs and CHs
Upon successfully completing the course, delegates will be awarded with a IPAF Mast Climbing Work Platforms and Construction Hoists for Managers Certificate, which will be valid for five years.
Training delivered through a combination of classroom-based tutorials and a practical exercise.

The assessment will consist of an open-book multiple choice theory assessment.
To remain certified in this area, you will need to retake the course before the expiry date.

Course Details

Duration

One day

Who should attend?

The mast climbing work platforms (MCWPs) & construction hoists (CHs) for managers course is suitable for professionals who are responsible for planning and overseeing the use of MCWPs and/or CHs.

Course Prerequisites

Delegates must have a good understanding of spoken and written English.
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What our learners say about their courses/qualifications

We’re proud to work with some of the UK’s leading construction and infrastructure companies, here’s what they had to say about CMT.

Linsey,

Wilson James

CPCS A20B Hoist:

14 February, 2026
★★★★★
Jason was of great help, fantastic instructor. 1st class training.

Jack,

Wilson James

CPCS A20B Hoist:

28 January, 2026
★★★★★
Very happy overall amazing course

Luke,

Wilson James

CPCS A20B Hoist:

28 January, 2026
★★★★★
Very good tutor, providing us with great knowledge plus fair and patient during the training and exam.

Kwabena,

Wilson James

CPCS A20B Hoist:

31 January, 2026
★★★★★
Trainer was absolutely incredible in his teachings. A great lad he is.

Paul,

Wilson James

CPCS A20B Hoist:

7 December, 2025
★★★★★
Happy with the way the course was conducted. Very professional and carried out in a friendly and calming manner.

Neil,

Wilson James

CPCS A20B Hoist:

31 January, 2026
★★★★★
The course was interesting and enjoyable easy to understand I feel confident to operate a hoist now.

Gabor,

Wilson James

CPCS A20B Hoist:

14 February, 2026
★★★★★
I am very happy with the course. The training was very well explained, good experience

Chloe,

Wilson James

CPCS A20B Hoist:

7 December, 2025
★★★★★
Happy with training and test.

Megan,

Select Plant Hire

CMT73 Vehicle Marshaller:

7 January, 2026
★★★★★
The way the course was explained was brilliant

Adrian,

Wilson James

CPCS A20B Hoist:

14 February, 2026
★★★★★
Very good course done at a steady pace, good instructor

Darren,

Wilson James

CPCS A20B Hoist:

31 January, 2026
★★★★★
Very good instructor interesting and a good teacher. Interactive course, with no important info left out.

Tommy ,

Wilson James

CPCS A20B Hoist:

5 July, 2025
★★★★★
Happy with the test, feedback from how we was trained was perfect.

Wayne,

Wilson James

CPCS A20B Hoist:

11 February, 2026
★★★★★
Happy with how the test and course went.

Heidi,

Wilson James

CPCS A20B Hoist:

14 January, 2026
★★★★★
I was more than happy with how the course went

Alec,

Wilson James

CPCS A20B Hoist:

14 January, 2026
★★★★★
The course was very well put together and everything was explained fully and clearly

Shaun,

Wilson James

CPCS A20B Hoist:

28 March, 2026
★★★★★
Instructor has provided excellent training with enthusiasm, the whole course was beneficial!

Mark,

Laing O'Rourke

CMT73 Vehicle Marshaller:

7 January, 2026
★★★★★
It’s a very worthwhile course
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