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IPAF Powered Access Operator Training - Two Categories - Scissor Lift (3A) and Mobile Boom (3B) - Blended Learning

This IPAF accredited course instructs an operator on preparing and safely operating Mobile Vertical lifts (Scissor Lifts) and Mobile Booms (Cherry Pickers).

IPAF training is a necessary part of using mobile elevating work platforms. IPAF training teaches operators everything they need to operate powered access equipment safely.

The operator training course will include a practical training session, as well as a theory section followed by a practical assessment and a theory assessment. The practical training will allow you to gain hands on experience using the MEWPs, bringing you one step closer to becoming an accredited IPAF operator.

Course Contents: 

- Health and Safety Regulations 
- Limitations and use of mobile elevating work platforms 
- Identifying controls, safety devices and warning alarms 
- Daily and routine inspection 
- Pre use inspections 
- Ground and site conditions
- Safe operating techniques 
- Emergency procedures and rescue plans 
- Manufacturers instruction manuals 
- The use of safety harnesses
- Multi choice test paper
- Practical operating test

Blended Learning: 

This course requires delegates to complete the theory section of the course as E-Learning prior to attending on the course date for the practical element of training. The E-learning is issued to the delegates at the time of booking and must be completed in their own time, this can take up to 2 hours to complete and the delegate must have access to a computer, mobile or tablet with a camera to complete this.

Certification: 

Successful trainees receive a PAL (Powered Access Licence), a safety guide, a logbook and a certificate accessible via IPAF ePAL  (a digital app that stores and shares your IPAF powered access licences and qualifications). The ePAL Card is issued by IPAF (the International Powered Access Federation) and is valid for 5 years.

Duration: 

1 Day