IPAF (International Powered Access Federation) promotes the safe and effective use of powered access on a worldwide basis. Harrington Safety can facilitate all IPAF training courses for mobile access platforms and static platforms run in the following ‘easy to get to’ location; Wembley, Bracknell and Central London. Courses can be run over one day to three days, dependent on existing experience and successful completion of the training course. All IPAF courses provide you the opportunity to gain enough practical experience to be able to operate MEWPs (Mobile elevated working platforms) in a safe and confident way. Once the candidate completes a course successfully, they will be awarded with a PAL (Powered Access Licence) for the relevant category or categories taken. The PAL card is valid for 5 years.
Course categories offered in IPAF Operator Training
- Category 1a, Static Vertical
- Category 1b, Static Boon
- Category 3a, Mobile Vertical (Scissor lift)
- Category 3b, Mobile Boom (Cherry Picker)
What you can expect from our courses
- Pre-theory Test
- Current and relevant legislation
- MEWP categories explained
- Pre Inspection requirements
- Safe operating practices
- Observations of hazards
- Practical training session
- PAL card, upon successfull completion
Harrington Safety can also offer additional IPAF accredited courses, including PAL+, PAV, MEWPS for Managers and Load and Unload. All our courses are run through approved training centres. Should you wish to book any of these courses, please get in touch so we can book you in for a date convenient for you. They are all run at the same ‘easy to get to’ locations of the IPAF Operator Training courses above.
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