IPAF | Training course

IPAF (International Powered Access Federation) training courses for:

• Operators
• Demonstrators

Covering the following Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) equipment:

• Scissor lifts (mobile verticals)
• Mast climbing work platforms
• Mobile booms
• Push-along verticals

Mast Climbing Work Platform (MASTCLIMBERS™) courses for:

• Mobile operators
• Demonstrators
• Installers
• Advanced installers

Associated training courses:

• The use of harnesses with MEWP’s
 

Course objectives

To enable delegates to understand the safety requirements for mechanical access equipment and safely install, operate and manoeuvre the machines covered by each respective course.

Who will benefit

All operators or supervisors that use or intend to use scissor lifts, mast climbing work platforms, self-propelled boom lifts and aerial work platforms.

Course content

• Awareness of safety responsibilities
• Accident prevention
• Pre-use, daily and weekly checks
• PPE requirements
• Features, capabilities and limitations of the machine category
• Safe operation/installation procedure and manoeuvring of the machine category
• Test paper

No of delegates per session

4-6

Training methods

Lectures, video, demonstration and practical use.

Certification

Successful delegates will receive a Powered Access Licence card (PAL) and a safety guide and log book relating to the specific type of mechanical access machine on which the delegates have been trained.

PPE requirement

Delegates should have a safety helmet, boots, gloves and eye protection, plus casual clothes.  Safety harnesses will be provided where appropriate.

Course duration

1-2 days, dependent on machine selected and experience

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