IPAF

IPAF is a not-for-profit organisation that promotes the safe use of powered access equipment through advice, information, safety initiatives and training programmes.

IPAF themselves do not deliver training courses, training is delivered by training providers and successful delegates are awarded the PAL card (Powered Access License).

IPAF Training Courses

Find your nearest course using the search box, or call and speak with a training adviser for more information. IPAF offer the following training programmes:

• Operators
• Harness Use and Inspection
• Loading/Unloading
• MEWP’s for Managers
• Per-Delivery Inspection

Categories of MEWP Equipment

• 1A – Static Vertical
• 1B – Static Boom
• 3A – Mobile Vertical
• 3B – Mobile Boom
• PAV – Push Around Vertical
• IAD - Insulated Aerial Device
• SPECIAL – Specialist Machines

Who Should Attend

If your job requires you to use MEWPS (Mobile Elevating Work Platforms) the HSE says you should have attended a recognised operator training course and received a certificate, card or ‘license’, listing the categories of MEWP you are trained in.
Once you complete your IPAF training course you’ll receive your PAL card listing the categories of MEWP you are competent to operate.

Content will vary depending on the location of your course and all of our trainers will include their own content, all courses, however, will cover the following plus content and practical work specific to the categories you choose:

IPAF Course Content

• Awareness of different types of MEWPs
• Safe operation of MEWPs and limitations of use
• Pre-use checks, inspection and function tests
• Planning the route before operating the MEWP
• Travelling the route and manoeuvring the MEWP
• Setting up the MEWP for work
• Basic operational practice
• Achievement testing
• Selection and use of fall arrest equipment
• Log book issue
• Course review and close

We offer IPAF Operator courses for categories 1a, 1b, 3a and 3b. Browse our list of courses and locations to find the right course for you.

IPAF Operator - 2 Categories*

If the course listed says "2 Categories" you can choose 2 from the following:

• 1A – Static Vertical
• 1B – Static Boom
• 3A – Mobile Vertical
• 3B – Mobile Boom

PAL Card

The PAL card is recognised worldwide across many industries as proof of platform operator training, once you successfully complete your IPAF course you'll receive your card listing the categories you are trained in.

• The PAL card is valid for 5 years
• Shows the date you were assessed, and the expiry date
• Shows the categories of equipment you are trained to operate
• Security features such as a holographic logo and your photograph and signature
• The Smart PAL Card is marked by a wireless icon and has a chip embedded in it

*The PAL Card is now provided as standard through an app, physical cards are still available on request for a small fee.

Special Considerations

The delegate must be literate, where English is not their first language their employer can provide an interpreter, but this will only be permissible if the classroom size is adequate.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding support during the course, please contact our team on: 0800 0213 263

You can now store your IPAF powered access licenses and qualifications on your phone in a convenient and free app for your phone.

• Quickly have evidence of your course once completed
• Machine logbook and licenses stored in one place
• Securely stored on your phone to reduce fraud
• Share qualification and experience directly from the app

Qualifications and Experience

You can store all your IPAF powered access licenses and qualifications including:

• Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP)
• Mast Climbing Work Platform (MCWP) and hoist operators
• Competent Assessed Persons (CAP)
• MEWPs for Managers
• Site Assessment (for MEWP Selection)
• Digital Logbook

Physical Card and Certificate

You can still get a physical certificate and card, although there is a charge.
If you ask for the physical card/certificate before your course, it will be £12.50+vat.
If you ask for the physical card/certificate after your course, it will be £35+vat.

App Download

https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/ipaf-epal/id1557633308
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.ipaf.epal

Please download the course over view brochure below, easy to print and email if you need to share course information with a manager or colleague. If you would like a brochure sent to you please fill out the form and a brochure will be with you within a couple of working days.

• Birmingham, West Brom
• Brentwood, Essex
• Essex, Waltham Abbey
• Exeter
• Hertfordshire
• Iver, Bucks
• Leeds
• Liverpool
• East London
• Manchester
• Milton Keynes
• Newcastle
• Nottingham
• Salisbury
• Scotland
• Seven Oaks, Kent
• Swansea
• Swindon
• Tonbridge, Kent

Please download the course over view brochure below, easy to print and email if you need to share course information with a manager or colleague. If you would like a brochure sent to you please fill out the form and a brochure will be with you within a couple of working days.