Our IPAF Operator (3A & 3B) Course delivers a minimum of 7 hours of instruction and is designed to instruct up to a maximum ratio of 4 delegates per instructor, providing training to prepare and safely operate Mobile Vertical (Scissorlift) and Mobile Boom (Cherrypicker) in the workplace.
The IPAF (International Powered Access Federation) certification is an internationally recognised qualification for use of such machinery. More than 100,000 operators are trained each year through a worldwide network of training centers. As an approved training center, we are audited by IPAF annually. Training generally lasts one to two days and is a mixture of theory and practice.
This course consists of an instructor led training room presentation, written assessment, practical training and assessment.
This course is aimed at individuals with previous operating experience who are or will be responsible for using Cherry Pickers and Scissor Lifts in the workplace. If operatives have little or no experience, or additional practice time may be required, please view our IPAF Operator (Novice) Course.
Similarly, since the inspection, operation and use of MEWPs can be physically demanding, users should be physically fit and in good health and should, generally, not have problems with eyesight or hearing, heart disease, high blood pressure, epilepsy, fear of heights / vertigo, giddiness / difficulty with balance, impaired limb function, alcohol or drug dependence or psychiatric illness.
If you have any problems with literacy or language comprehension, or have any doubts about your fitness to use an MEWP, you must bring them to the attention of your employer. This need not preclude you from using MEWPs, provided your employer conducts an assessment and is able to put into place adequate measures, to take account of any difficulties you may have.
This course is a prerequisite for the IPAF Demonstrator course and IPAF IAD Operator course.
An initial pre-course assessment takes place in the form of a multiple choice examination at the beginning of the day; intended to allow the instructor to gauge the knowledge and understanding of each operative before course commencement. At the end of the theory session, operatives will take a short multiple choice test. If operatives successfully pass the test, they will then move on to the practical training and assessment.
From 1st June 2021, Kentec Training will be registering all delegates through the IPAF Digital Card License Application (ePAL) system. This is inclusive within the course price.
For a physical copy of the PAL Card and A4 Certificate, this will incur an additional charge of £7.50 + vat per delegate. Please ensure this is requested prior to the course date, otherwise it will be treated as a replacement certificate at £30.00 + vat each.
Successful operatives will gain an understanding of current legislation and best practice on a range of MEWPs; including carrying out a pre-use inspection and safe operation in line with approved methods and the manufacturer's instructions. The course agenda includes:
Introduction to IPAF and MEWPs
Pre-theory test
Legislations, Regulations, Standards and Best Practice
MEWP categories explained
Structural parts identified
Pre-use inspection/handover requirements
Safe operating methods and hazards to be observed
Post-theory test
Practical training on selected categories
Practical assessment on selected categories
Issuing of IPAF Operator's Log book
"Really enjoyed this course found it very helpful. Looking to come back in the future for another one" - Sean McDonnell
"Great guys and made to feel welcome. Will be seeing you again soon for another course" - Daniel Robinson
"I felt very comfortable with the instructor, he went through everything with me for the practical so I felt confident" - Robert Bragg
"That was a hell of a tough training, especially the practical part, but I really enjoyed it!" - Hugh Inkpen
