These courses are regularly audited by IPAF. Class sizes are kept deliberately small (1:6 instructor/delegate Ratio). Courses generally last one to two days depending on the number of categories being trained and the experience of the trainee and are a mixture of theory and practice, with a written exam and a practical test.

Objectives: 

On this International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) operator training course you will learn how to safely select, check and operate your choice of category of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms This course covers the 3A (scissor lift) and 3B (self-propelled boom) categories.

- Introduction
- Pre-theory test
- Legislations, regulations
- Standards and best practice
- MEWP categories explained
- MEWP Structural parts identified and explained
- Pre-use inspection requirements
- Safe operating methods and hazards to be observed
- Post-theory test PASS / FAIL
- Practical training session on selected categories
- Practical assessment on selected categories PASS / FAIL
- Delegate feedback, log books & Licence renewal

The IPAF Operator course is designed for all who are looking to use, or are responsible IE supervise or managers for the use of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms.

Course Duration: 1 day

Maximum Instructor/Delegate Ratio: 1:4 or 2:8

Course Schedule: Classroom & Practical Training and Assessment

MEWP Type: 3a – Mobile Vertical (Scissor lift) 3b – Mobile Boom (Cherry Picker)

Prerequisite: None

Assessment: Multiple Choice Test Paper and Practical Skills Assessment

Certification: Each successful delegate will receive an IPAF Certificate of Training and IPAF PAL Photo ID Card (valid for 5 years)