The IPAF Scissor and Boom Training Course (3a and 3b) is essential for all users of Scissor and Boom Lifts (Cherry Pickers). It teaches delegates how to safely operate both types of MEWPS (Mobile Elevated Work Platforms).
Priced from £225 + VAT per person includes the 5 Year Certiticate and Photo ID.
The IPAF (International Powered Access Federation) certification is the internationally recognised qualification for use of such machinery.
It is recognised by the Health & Safety Executive and satisfies the "Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER)" and the "Work at Height Regulations 2005."
Train your staff on this essential MEWP course by contacting us online or on 01179566499 and we'll do the rest.
IPAF training is provided third party through an IPAF registered training centre.
IPAF 3a/3b Scissor and Boom Training
£225 + VAT per person
Bristol, Cardiff, Taunton, Swansea, Hawarden, North Wales, Blackburn, Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester, Nottingham, Scunthorpe, Durham, Leeds, Norwich, Fareham, Southampton, Didcot, East London, Uxbridge, West London, Brentwood, London, Luton, Wellington, Wellingborough, Aberdeen, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee
| Age Requirement | 16+ |
| Course Duration | 1 Day |
| Renewal | 5 Years |
| Certification | PAL CardIPAF Certificate |
| Delegates Per Course | Minimum No. of Delegates: 1 Maximum No. of Delegates: 4 |
| Location | Bristol, Blackburn, Birmingham, Andover, St Albans, Ashford, Cardiff, Coventry, Darlaston, Derby, Dundee, Durham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Gloucester, Kent, Leeds, Leicester, Lincoln, Liskeard, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Milton Keynes, Newstead (Nottingham), North Wales, Norwich, Peterborough, Plymouth, Scunthorpe, South Wales, Southampton, Swansea, Taunton, Warrington, Wimborne, Yeovil |
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This Course Covers:
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The IPAF 3a and 3b Training Course instructs an operator to prepare and operate various types of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) including cherry pickers, scissor lifts, and mobile booms such as articulated & electric boom lifts.
The machine categories included are:
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Mobile Scissor Lifts (3a): Scissor lifts, mobile vertical personnel platforms
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Mobile Boom Lifts (3b): Including self-propelled booms and articulated booms (also known as cherry pickers)
Upon successful completion of this course delegates will be issued with a powered access license smart card also known as a IPAF PAL (Powered Access License) card.
The IPAF (International Powered Access Federation) PAL card is accepted and recognized as proof of MEWP operator training throughout the world.
Course Objectives
To instruct an operator to prepare and operate various types of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs). This includes any scissor lifts and personnel lifts that do not have outriggers so that you can drive the machine while elevated (manufacturer specification permitting).
Candidate Requirements
Candidates will be required to have a level of literacy that enables them to fully understand safety notices and manufacturer’s instruction manuals.
Candidates also need to be physically fit, in good health and should not have problems with eyesight or hearing as the course involves the operating of MEWPs.
No formal qualifications are required.
For the practical session candidates will need suitable head (hard hat with a chin strap is preferable), eye and footwear including a hi-vis jacket/vest, harness and lanyard, with short adjustable lanyard.
Teaching Method
The course will consist of classroom-based tutorials, demonstrations and practical and written tests.
Duration
1 full day.
Course Programme & Assessment
The IPAF Operator Training Course is based on four sections:
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Classroom tutorials
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Theory assessment
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Practical training
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Practical assessment
Arrival
On arrival at the training centre candidates will be welcomed by one of our experienced trainers who will carry out a course induction and be available to answer any questions attendees may have.
Before training begins candidates will be given a practice assessment paper consisting of multiple-choice questions to check current levels of understanding, allowing the trainer to focus the course on specific areas that will be beneficial to the candidate.
Classroom Tutorials
The classroom tutorials will cover best practice and industry guidance on subjects including:
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Health & Safety regulations and legislation
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Working at Height Regulations
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Accident control and prevention
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
During the theory section of the course, candidates will have the opportunity to take notes and discuss topics that may arise during the training in more detail. They will also be presented with an operator safety guide which can be used as a reference tool when back in the workplace.
Following the tutorials there will be an open-book theory assessment on the topics that have been covered.
Practical Training
Upon successful completion of the theory assessment candidates will progress to the practical element of the training.
This will provide candidates with the expertise to:
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Carry out a pre-use inspection check on a machine to ensure it is safe to use
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Learn how to correctly wear a safety harness: Auxiliary and manual descent procedures
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Operate a MEWP safely and effectively, and manoeuvre the machine as required
Practical Assessment
At the end of the practical training session, candidates are assessed in accordance with the IPAF practical test standards.
Certification
Successful candidates will receive the 3A and 3B IPAF qualifications, and an IPAF Certificate of Training for these. These will both be accessible via the IPAF ePAL app, available on Android and iOS smartphones, which also includes a logbook and safety information. If a physical PAL card and certificate are required these must be arranged with the training department prior to the course start date, at an additional charge of £15 plus VAT.
Who Should Attend
The IPAF 3a and 3b course is designed for operators of powered access equipment, also known as cherry pickers or mobile elevated work platforms (MEWPs) to demonstrate that they are trained and competent to operate MEWPs.
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