IPAF Training Courses

IPAF Operator Training Course Categories

Whether you work in the construction sector, electricity sector, or are simply hiring a MEWP to paint the side of a building, operator training is an essential part of using any powered access machine.

Depending on the type of powered access equipment you’ll be using, you may want to take a specific IPAF operator course that is explicitly designed to educate you on your MEWP of choice. The comprehensive range of training programmes offered by IPAF instructors will ensure that you are fully educated on the manoeuvrability, safety, regulations, and guidance of the MEWPs you use.

IPAF 3a + 3b Training

In this course, operators will learn how to safely operate mobile vertical lifts (3a) and mobile boom lifts (3b). This course will cover key health and safety regulations, safe working practices, hazard awareness, pre-use checks, and effective machine control.

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IPAF 1b, 1b+ Training

In this course, operators will learn how to drive, manoeuvre, and position static booms. This course will cover the awareness of health and safety regulations, accident prevention, pre-use checks and inspections, and more.

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PAV Training

This course provides an introduction to Push Around Verticals (PAVs), focusing on safe and effective operation. Operators will learn key health and safety requirements, hazard awareness, and pre-use inspections.

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IPAF Harness Training

This training course will cover a series of fall protection measures as well as appropriate harness use. Operators will be given practical exercises that will give them the skills required to use body harnesses in a safe and practical way.

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IPAF Load / Unload Training

This course teaches operators how to securely load, unload, and tie down Mobile Elevating Work Platforms for road transport – reducing risk and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

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IPAF Demonstrator Training

Designed for those responsible for demonstrating MEWPs to others, this course covers safe operation, pre-use checks, and how to explain controls and safety features clearly and confidently.

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Do you hold a valid IPAF operator’s licence?

The Powered Access Licence (PAL) Card is recognised worldwide as a proof of platform operators training to the highest standards. It is issued by the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) to platform operators who successfully complete a training course at an IPAF-approved training centre such as ours.

We offer training on all categories of MEWP equipment, including 3a mobile vertical, 3b mobile boom, 3a & 3b combined course and PAV push around vertical.