Training & certification
Training & certification
Empower Your Team: Develop Skills and Enhance Safety
At Mechanical Access Company, we prioritize safety through comprehensive training, available both on-site and at our dedicated facility. Our expert-led programs ensure the safe and proficient operation of our full fleet of hire machines, fostering a secure working environment and meeting compliance standards seamlessly.
Develop your workforce with our training initiatives, enhancing operator awareness to minimize accidents, material damage, and downtime. Experience heightened productivity through improved operator competency, empowering your team for success.
EWP Training
Our Beginner and Refresher Courses typically cover Scissor Lifts & Knuckle Booms, however this can be modified to include either Cherry Pickers (Trailer Mounted) or Vertical Mast Lifts.
NZQA Course Unit Standards:
23966 Legislative Requirements for operating EWPs
23960 Scissor Lift
23962 Boom Lift
23963 Trailer Mounted Boom Lift
23964 Vertical Mast Lift
On successful completion of the Course, attendees are issued with electronic H.I.A.N.Z Silvercard Qualifications.
Conducted by our in-house skills-registered Assessor, you'll receive top-notch guidance to master the skills required. We provide everything you need: the venue, machines for training, and even refreshments including tea, coffee, and a light lunch for groups up to a maximum of 8 people.
On site customer training is also available and can be arranged by contacting one of the team.
Forklift Training
Our comprehensive course encompasses operator competency, F endorsement, and OSH full assessment training. Conducted by our in-house skills-registered Assessor, you'll receive top-notch guidance to master the skills required. We provide everything you need: the venue, machines for training, and even refreshments including tea, coffee, and a light lunch for groups up to a maximum of 8 people.
NZQA Course Unit Standards:
10851 Operate a Powered Industrial Lift Truck (Forklift)
18496 Operate a Forklift on a road (F Endorsement)
Please note: for the Forklift course, prior basic operator experience on relevant machines is required. Attendees should arrive an hour earlier for practical training onsite at MAC.
Those seeking credit for this unit standard to obtain an F (forklift) driver license endorsement must possess a current full class driver license.
Safety Harness at Height (EWP) Training
Our training aims to make your business operation a safer working environment whilst meeting compliance requirements. Mechanical Access Company is dedicated to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s Targeted Harm Reduction Programme. Preventing falls from heights is a priority by ensuring that there is:
The Use of a Safety Harness System when working at Height Course covers
Our trained and competent height safety equipment Inspector can :
NZQA Qualifications
Level 3, Credits: 4
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On successful completion of the Course, attendees will have the qualification added to their Silvercard. Training is conducted by our Skills-Registered Trainer. MAC provides the venue, tea and coffee for groups up to a maximum of 8 people.
Harness Certification (EWP)
As with all other height safety equipment, harnesses must be inspected regularly to ensure they remain safe to use and they are fit for purpose. The harness should undergo a formal inspection every six months by a competent person. Six monthly checks must be recorded.
On site inspections : equipment can be dropped at MAC’s head office in Petone and collected again within 24 hours.
Alternatively, our Inspector can do on-site inspections
Cost
MAC site : $75 + GST per set
Customer site: $100 + GST per set *
*Costs may vary dependent on location to arrange your 6-montly inspection by our Safety Equipment Inspector,
Training Videos
Our training aims to make your business operation a safer working environment whilst meeting compliance requirements. Mechanical Access Company is dedicated to workplace safety.
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Our modern access equipment is tailored to thrive in commercial ventures, construction endeavors, and service-industry tasks, effortlessly handling maintenance and inspections at elevated heights.
With strategically located branches in Auckland, Wellington, and Whangarei, MAC extends its reach across the entire North Island, ensuring seamless service for clients throughout the region.