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At Harrington Safety, we train in the classroom, online and on-site. Call us with any questions 0800 059 0599.

What is IPAF Certification?

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Everything You Need to Know

It can be really hard to keep track of all the qualifications you need and which ones are truly going to benefit you and your career in the long term. Among the most popular training courses that we offer is an IPAF course, but what exactly is IPAF certification? As a leading provider, we are here to give you all the information you need. Here are the answers to all of the questions you have, along with how we can help you.

What is IPAF?

First of all, what exactly is IPAF? It stands for the International Powered Access Federation, and it is an organisation that promotes the safe and effective use of powered access equipment all over the globe. Established in 1983, IPAF is now regarded as the gold standard in the industry. When a candidate has completed IPAF training, it shows employers that they have put in the time and effort to gain the skill and knowledge to carry out their job safely and competently.

Is being IPAF certified compulsory?

No, but an employer does need to ensure that anyone operating a MEWP has been trained in how to do so. IPAF training is recognised as the most competitive form of training for MEWPs out there, so it has become something of a non-negotiable for many employers. If you operate mobile booms such as cherry pickers, you will complete IPAF training that focuses on those, and the same goes for other MEWPs such as static vertical, static boom and mobile vertical (scissor lifts). You can complete IPAF training for all the MEWPS you use.

What IPAF courses are there?

We are a fully accredited IPAF training centre and offer a range of courses. When you choose us, you can take your pick from the following:

  • Operator Training Courses
  • IPAF MEWPS for Managers Training
  • IPAF eLearning MEWP Operators
  • IPAF Harness Use & Inspection
  • IPAF Mast Climbing Work Platform (MCWP)
  • IPAF Construction Hoist
  • IPAF Demonstrator
  • IPAF Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI)
  • IPAF Load / Unload
  • IPAF Load / Unload+

Not sure which course is right for you? Don’t worry, we can help! We have guided all kinds of delegates to success, no matter their job role or industry. Just tell us about you and why you are looking to become IPAF certified, and we will then point you in the right direction.

Why choose us?

As we just mentioned, we are a fully IPAF-accredited training centre. This means that the courses we offer meet and exceed all IPAF guidelines and are all delivered by experienced industry professionals. The IPAF Powered Access Licence (PAL) certificate you gain upon successful completion of the course is valid for 5 years and will be recognised by employers all over the world. You can also count on a friendly, professional service from our team. We are here to help you and will give you the support you need before, during and after your training.

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Ready to find out more about IPAF certification and how we can help you to achieve it? Then get in touch with our team today! We cannot wait to hear from you and give you all the guidance that you need.

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Anonymous

We started using Harrington Safety in 2021, the staff are very helpful and professional and go above and beyond to help with last minute requests.

The feedback from our operational team is that training is professional and informative.

Anonymous

Very well structured, managed and informative course provided by both professional and personable staff. The theory and practical tuition that I received put me in good stead to go straight in and operate a 10 ton cherry picker safely and with confidence, both essential factors when using such equipment. I would recommend Harrington Safety Ltd to anyone needing not just to get qualified, but to also feel comfortable operating MEWP systems for their trade.

Georgi

Ryan was really good instructor, he made sure we understood the theory part of the course and gave us enough time to practice with the machines, so we felt confident before move on to the test. Excellent training!!

Brendan

Phenomenal training, Ryan’s ability to teach and ensure I fully understood each module in both theory and practical before moving on has left me confident in transferring these skills to the work place.

Roy

To start with, this course was outstanding. I've been on a lot of training courses over the years and some are good and some are boring and you can't wait to leave. This course was engaging, the instructor included all students. There was no useless information everything was current and valid no fluff or fillers if you like. The practical was straight to the point and spot on. All in all a good experience and brilliantly put together training course. Top instructors and staff. Highly recommended training facility.

Neil

Very good presentation by Gary and very helpful when answering questions.

Anonymous

Harrington safety will be my number one go to for any courses I need to do. I completed my IPAF 3A and 3B and passed 1st time. They let you do the eLearning at home that helps me because of my current position at work. Thank you Paul for a smooth and clear instruction of both the boom and scissor vehicles and Charlie for getting onto IPAF to get my online card quicker, will definitely recommend.

Anonymous

Paul and Charlie were both a pleasure to deal with - very professional, helpful and friendly. Great service and would highly recommend to all. Many thanks.

Anonymous

A well run professional course. Delivered concisely and practically.

Anne

First time using Harrington Safety and I found them to be very professional.

The booking process was easy, their responses to any questions was nothing short of instant and their follow up was there!

Thank you Harrington, and I will definitely use you again and advise others to do so.

Daniel

My certificate and my card arrived today. Thanks for your help, and wonderful attitude. I have many certificates, but your centre is the best. For my next certificate I will be calling you! Thanks.

Alan F

Great teacher, would recommend his courses and will come back to him in future.

Paul was a very good teacher. Easy to understand and helped me when needed. I felt comfortable in his classroom and confident to ask questions. When friends ask, I will recommend.

Ray H

Very knowledgable and passionate tutor

When arriving, I was nervous and unsure of my abilities. The trainer made me feel at ease as soon as I came in. If I needed to ask questions I did, and they were answered clearly and in a way I understood. The practical work was challenging but my trainer guided me through and made it as interesting as possible. Will definitely be recommending this company.

Michael

The training was perfectly delivered. I will be quite happy to take my training here again

Laurean

Excellent, will strongly recommend

Karen

Nice people to deal with. Easy website to navigate. Variety of training needs can be met in Covid secure training environment.

Jeff

Well managed training. The trainers also knew their stuff and answered any questions raised on the course.

Daniel

Such an amazing company! I couldn't recommend them highly enough for all of your health and safety training within the construction industry.

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