Boom Lift Training- Cherry Picker Courses
Building Skills for a Safer Tomorrow
NPORS Boom Lift Training provides candidates with the knowledge and practical skills needed to operate mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs), including boom lifts and cherry pickers, safely. Choose novice training, refresher training or an Experienced Worker Test, with courses available at our Tewkesbury training centre or on suitable customer sites nationwide.
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Book Boom Lift TrainingNPORS Accredited • Established 2014 • One-to-One Novice Training • On-Site Nationwide
Boom Lift Training Course Duration:
Experienced Worker Test:
2-3 Hours for 6 Candidates, No Training – Test Only
Novice
1 Day Course for 6 Candidates
Boom Lift CITB Funding:
CITB Funding may be available for the Boom Lift Training Course if you are registered with CITB.
At Our Customers Site Nationwide:
*Our instructors travel throughout the UK To deliver Cherry Picker Training. Contact Vally Plant Training Today to enquire about our On-Site Training Prices.
*Additional mileage and accommodation charges may be applicable for carrying out NPORS Boom Lift Training on your site.
Boom Lift & Cherry Picker Training
Work Safely at Height. Operate with Confidence.
Need Boom Lift or Cherry Picker Training for yourself or your team? Develop practical skills with NPORS MEWP training covering pre-use inspections, machine controls, hazard awareness and emergency procedures. Choose novice training, an Experienced Worker Test or a refresher course at our Tewkesbury centre or on suitable customer sites throughout the UK.
Training for Your Team On suitable customer sites throughout the UK. Booking for Yourself or Your Team? At our Tewkesbury centre in Gloucestershire.
Boom Lift & Cherry Picker Training
Work Safely at Height. Operate with Confidence.
Need Boom Lift or Cherry Picker Training for yourself or your team? Develop practical skills with NPORS MEWP training covering pre-use inspections, machine controls, hazard awareness and emergency procedures. Choose novice training, an Experienced Worker Test or a refresher course at our Tewkesbury centre or on suitable customer sites throughout the UK.
Boom lift training (also known as cherry picker training, MEWP boom training, or mobile elevated work platform boom course) is a nationally recognised programme designed to equip operators with the skills, knowledge, and certification required to safely operate boom lifts, cherry pickers, and articulated or telescopic access platforms.
This course focuses on safe MEWP boom operation, working at height safety, hazard awareness, platform controls, outreach positioning, and compliance with UK health and safety regulations, including the Work at Height Regulations and HSE guidance.
At Vally Plant Training, we deliver NPORS Boom Lift Training and in-house cherry picker certification, helping individuals and businesses improve safety, reduce risk, and meet workplace compliance requirements.
Training is available at our Tewkesbury training centre in Gloucestershire or delivered on-site nationwide, giving candidates practical, hands-on experience using real boom lifts and access platforms.
What is a boom lift?
A boom lift (commonly known as a cherry picker) is a type of mobile elevated work platform (MEWP) that allows operators to work at height with both vertical and horizontal reach. It is widely used for maintenance, installation, construction, and inspection tasks where access is required over obstacles or at height.
Why choose Vally Plant Training for boom lift training
- NPORS-accredited boom lift and cherry picker training provider UK
- Available as NPORS certification or in-house MEWP boom training
- Delivered at Tewkesbury or on-site across the UK
- Practical, hands-on training using real boom lifts and cherry pickers
- Suitable for construction, facilities management, utilities, and industrial sectors
- Courses for novice, experienced, and refresher operators
- Direct training provider — no brokers or hidden costs
- Supports compliance with HSE, Work at Height Regulations, and MEWP safety standards
Who this boom lift course is for
This course is ideal for:
- Construction workers using boom lifts and cherry pickers
- Maintenance engineers and facilities teams working at height
- Utility and telecoms engineers requiring access equipment
- Industrial and warehouse operatives
- Electricians, installers, and contractors
- Employers requiring MEWP boom training for compliance
- New entrants, experienced operators, and refresher candidates
It is suitable for anyone needing boom lift training, cherry picker certification, or MEWP operator training.
What you’ll learn
This boom lift training course combines theory and practical instruction to ensure safe and efficient operation of MEWP boom platforms.
Course content includes:
- Roles and responsibilities of a boom lift / cherry picker operator
- Understanding different types of boom lifts (articulated and telescopic)
- Pre-use inspections and daily safety checks
- Safe mounting, operation, and shutdown procedures
- Platform controls and safe manoeuvring
- Working at height safety and fall protection awareness
- Understanding safe working load (SWL) and outreach limits
- Hazard awareness including overhead obstructions and ground conditions
- Safe positioning, outreach, and working over obstacles
- Emergency lowering procedures and rescue awareness
- PPE requirements and safe systems of work
This training ensures operators can safely carry out working at height tasks using boom lifts and cherry pickers.
Training options available
Novice boom lift training
Designed for candidates with little or no experience operating boom lifts or cherry pickers. Covers all essential skills for safe operation and working at height.
Experienced worker route
For operators already using boom lifts who require formal NPORS MEWP boom certification.
Refresher training
For previously trained operators needing to update knowledge and maintain safe working practices.
Boom lift training near you
We deliver boom lift and cherry picker training across the UK, including:
- Gloucestershire
- Birmingham
- Bristol
- Worcester
- Midlands
- Southwest
- Nationwide on-site training
Train at our Tewkesbury training centre or at your workplace for maximum flexibility and real-world relevance.
Boom lift training cost UK
- NPORS Boom Lift Training: From £295 + VAT
- Experienced Worker Test: From £295 + VAT
- On-site group training: Contact for a tailored quote
Competitive pricing for cherry picker training near you with nationwide delivery.
NPORS boom lift certification
The NPORS boom lift course provides a recognised qualification demonstrating competence in operating MEWP boom platforms.
Benefits include:
- Widely accepted across UK construction and industrial sectors
- Option to include CSCS logo for site access
- Supports compliance with Work at Height Regulations
- Improves employability and operator confidence
- Demonstrates competence in MEWP boom operation and safety
Why boom lift training is important
Working at height using boom lifts involves additional risks due to outreach and movement.
Without proper training, risks include:
- Falls from height
- Machine instability or overturning
- Entrapment hazards
- Contact with overhead structures or services
- Unsafe positioning or outreach use
Professional boom lift training reduces these risks and ensures safe working practices.
Career and industry applications
Boom lift training is essential across:
- Construction and fit-out projects
- Facilities management and maintenance
- Utilities and telecoms
- Industrial and manufacturing sectors
- Commercial property and estates
Book your boom lift training
Train with Vally Plant Training and ensure your workforce can safely operate boom lifts and cherry pickers.
We offer:
- NPORS Boom Lift Training
- In-house Cherry Picker Certification
- Nationwide on-site training
- Flexible booking and expert instruction
Book now to improve safety, reduce risk, and gain recognised boom lift certification.
Start your cherry picker training today
If you’re ready to work safely at height, enrol in boom lift training with Vally Plant Training today. Our expert-led courses and recognised certification will help you gain the skills needed for construction, maintenance, and industrial work.
Contact us now for course dates, pricing, and boom lift training near you.
How to Book Your Boom Lift Training
Booking your Boom Lift Training with Vally Plant Training is simple and personal. Just get in touch with our training team using one of the options below:
- Contact Us
Use the contact form on this page or email info@vallyplanttraining.co.uk with your preferred MEWP course, number of delegates, and location. - Call the Training Office
Speak directly with our team on 01684 297167 to discuss your requirements, available dates, and on‑site Cherry Picker training options. - Receive Your Booking Confirmation
We’ll confirm your place by email along with joining instructions and payment details. - Attend the NPORS Boom Lift Course
On your training day, complete both theory and practical sessions to earn your NPORS Boom Lift Ticket..
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We at Vally Plant Training also offer the Boom Lift Training Course. The two can run at the same time so you are able to gain both qualifications to operate these MEWPS in the workplace
- An Introduction to the Construction Industry.
- Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations.
- Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations.
- Health and Safety at Work Order.
- Other current relevant regulations.
- Introduction to the machine.
- Pre – shift inspections.
- Controls and instruments.
- Operators Code of Safe Practice.
- Components and types of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms.
- Limitation of use.
- Moving and locating machine.
- Emergency controls.
- Servicing and Inspection Testing.
- Scissor Lift Training Available 7 days a week to suit your business requirements.
- VPT have a team of friendly and approachable instructors, who have a wealth of knowledge of the Scissor Lift and the construction industry
- We have our own training centre conveniently located close to the M5 junction 9, In Tewkesbury. With its own purpose-built MEWP practical training area to simulate an actual working environment.
- Our Scissor lift training and test packages are priced to be competitive. Discounts are available for multiple bookings
- We can send a fully qualified NPORS scissor lift Tester to your site nationwide, to reduce the amount of time away from work
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This training is ideal for individuals who need to operate Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWPs), particularly Boom lifts or Cherry Pickers, in various industries.
The training includes site safety awareness, machine control familiarization, pre-start checks, safe operating techniques, recognising hazards, and emergency procedures.
The Cherry Picker course typically lasts 1 day and can accommodate up to 6 candidates.
Participants receive an NPORS card, either the traditional card valid for 5 years or the NPORS card with CSCS logo, initially valid for 2 years.
Candidates must have a good understanding of English. For the NPORS card with CSCS logo, a CSCS Health & Safety test must have been completed within the last two years.
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Vally Plant Training is an NPORS-approved plant training provider based in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, delivering accredited plant operator training courses across Gloucester, Cheltenham, Bristol, Worcestershire, Birmingham, Wiltshire, and the wider Midlands and South West.
We offer flexible, practical NPORS training for individuals and businesses in construction, industrial, agricultural, and private sectors, ensuring compliance with UK health and safety standards while helping operators gain recognised certification and real-world skills.