IPAF Operator: 3a (Scissor) & 3b (Boom) Full day course with classroom theory

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Posted 27 April 2026

LOCATION

Reading

TYPE

Other

LEVEL

Not specified

SKILLS

IPAF Operator Training Mobile Vertical Lifts Mobile Booms Scissor Lifts Cherry Pickers MEWP Operation PPE Usage Harness and Lanyard Use

FULL DESCRIPTION

IPAF Operator: 3a (Scissor) & 3b (Boom) Full day course with classroom theory

Company: [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]

Location: Reading Training Centre, Youngs Ind. Est. Aldermaston, nr Reading RG7 4PW

Price: £225.00

Contact: [contact hidden] | 0808 109 3681

Course Details

This IPAF accredited course is designed for operators of powered access equipment and instructs how to prepare and safely operate Mobile Vertical lifts (Scissor Lifts) and Mobile Booms (Cherry Pickers). Successful delegates receive a PAL (Powered Access Licence), a safety guide, a logbook and a certificate which is 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.

Components: Classroom tutorials, theory assessment, practical training, and practical assessment.
Classroom tutorials cover: Industry best practices, health and safety regulations, working at heights regulations, accident control and prevention, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
Practical training includes: Safe operation of machines, selecting the right machine, inspecting MEWPs for use on-site, and PPE best practices.
Required PPE: Standard PPE (safety boots, hi-vis vest, hard hat). For category 3b training, a harness with a short adjustable lanyard is also required.

Application Instructions

To secure your place(s) on this course book online now or speak to a member of our team on 0808 109 3681.

Venue

Reading Training Centre, Youngs Ind. Est. Aldermaston, nr Reading RG7 4PW