Virtual Reality Training Simulator

As Europe’s leading provider of powered access training, Nationwide Platforms is proud to offer state-of-the-art Virtual Reality (VR) Training Simulators - a cutting-edge tool designed to enhance operator safety, confidence, and competence in a risk-free environment. 

These simulators bring a true-to-life experience of operating boom lifts and scissor lifts, helping operators sharpen their skills and prepare for real-world scenarios, without any of the real-world hazards. 

Why Use Virtual Reality for MEWP Training? 

Traditional training is essential, but it doesn’t always allow for high-risk scenario practice. That’s where our VR simulators step in. 

With 32 immersive training scenarios, our VR platform replicates the physical and mental demands of working at height. Operators can practise responding to high-risk manoeuvres while trainers gather real-time metrics on: 

• Driving behaviour 

• Operational technique 

• Hazard awareness 

• Safe decision-making 
   

This technology enables tailored feedback, helping employers and operators spot skill gaps and reinforce best practices, long before anyone sets foot on a live job site. 

Our VR Training Courses 

Our courses cover four main principles: 

1.  Introduction to Powered Access 
   
   Designed for new users, this entry-level course introduces the basics of MEWP operation, potential hazards, and safe use of equipment. 
    
2. Operator Mid-Term Assessment 
   
   Perfect for IPAF card holders, this session offers a refresher on boom and scissor lift operation while updating operators on the latest industry regulations. It’s also an excellent way to identify ongoing training needs. 
    
3. Operator Skills Assessment 
   
   Experienced operators undergo increasingly complex simulations to demonstrate their ability. This is ideal for validating skills and preparing for site-specific work. 
    
4. Risk Awareness Workshop 
   
   This course is tailored for supervisors, managers, and planners of work at height activities. It builds understanding of the operational risks faced by MEWP users and shows how to plan safer jobs with effective control measures. 

Key Benefits of VR Training 

• Operators familiarised with MEWP use 

• Safer, more experienced operators 

• Practice in responding to risk 

• Reduction in the number of accidents on site 

• Reduction to damage to buildings and equipment 

• High Risk operating scenarios in a risk-free environment 

Mobile Training Centre 

Our mobile training centre is ideal for transient sites, where the contractors don’t have the facilities for on-site training. The fully equipped mobile office not only features a VR Simulator, but is also kitted out with everything you could need to complete further IPAF compliant courses.  

 
Features 

• Virtual Reality MEWP Simulator zone 

• Tables and chairs for up to 8 delegates (IPAF compliant) 

• Air con unit, 40” LED TV, kitchen, power sockets for laptops, USB charging points 

• 7.5T truck, hydraulic stabilisers, powered by onboard generator or 240v supply​ 

• CLOCS & FORS Specification 

Book a Virtual Reality Training Course 

With 32 scissor and boom lift scenarios designed to allow operators to experience a true-to-life look and feel of operating an access platform in a safe and controlled environment. Conducted at our training centres or on-site, please contact ask one of our training consultants for full details.