IPAF MEWP Operator Training
IPAF operator training for mobile elevating work platforms — scissor lifts and boom lifts — leading to a PAL card.
1 day
Operative level
On your site or ours, on request
We run this one on request — at your site or at one of our centres — and quote per group rather than per seat. Tell us how many people you need certified and we'll come back with dates and a price.
Step 1
Course, how many people, and roughly when.
Step 2
On your site or at a centre near you, usually within two weeks.
Step 3
Successful candidates get their ticket straight from the scheme.
Group bookings and on-site delivery are what we do most of.
The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) is recognised globally.
The comprehensive range of classroom and eLearning courses covers mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) including boom, scissor, 1b, 3a and 3b categories of machines, mast climbing work platforms (MCWPs) and construction hoists.
Keep your operatives safe and ensure you stay legal with IPAF training.
Elements covered include:
- Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
- Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations
- Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998
- Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
- Work at Height Regulations 2005
- Personal risk assessment & PPE
- Accidents and associated risks
- Equipment introduction & Familiarisation
- Safe Working Load, Stability and instability factors
- Setting up including stabilisers and jacks
- Ground conditions
- Operating envelope
- Effects of wind speed and wind chill
- Use near electricity cables
- Power sources and refuelling procedures
- Pre-use checks and defect reporting
- Full practical training
- Theory, pre-use checks and practical testing on the equipment