IPAF Category: 3A Mobile Vertical
Course Overview:
This IPAF Operator Course – 3A delivers a minimum of 7 hours of both theory and practical instruction and assessment for candidates on how to safely operate, select and carry out pre-use inspection on MEWP Category 3A (Mobile Vertical – Scissorlift) in the workplace.
The IPAF (International Powered Access Federation) certification is an internationally recognised qualification for use of such machinery. More than 90,000 operators are trained each year through a worldwide network of training centres. As an approved training centre, we are regularly audited by IPAF.
These courses are regularly audited by IPAF. Class sizes are kept small. 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 and a practical test.
IPAF Operator Course – 3A Summary
Instructor/Delegate Ratio: 1:6
Delivery Method: Classroom & Practical Training and Assessment
Delegate Standard: Experienced (1 Day), Novice (2 Days)
Award: Each successful delegate will receive an IPAF Certificate of Training and IPAF PAL Smart Photo ID Card (valid for 5 years)
Who Should Attend the IPAF Operator Course:
This course is aimed at personnel who are or will be responsible for using MEWP Category 3A (Mobile Boom – Cherry Picker) in the work place. There are no prerequisite required for this course although experience and a working knowledge of MEWPs is an advantage for successful completion of this course in a single day.
What Will You Get From The IPAF Operator Course:
Successful delegates will gain an understanding of current relevant legislation and best practice on a range of MEWPs and be able to carry out a pre-use inspection and most importantly use them safely, in line with current approved methods and 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 and assessment on selected categories
- Licence renewal & log books