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

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

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.

Course Components:

• Classroom tutorials
• Theory assessment
• Practical training
• Practical assessment

Classroom tutorials cover:

• Industry’s best practices and guidelines
• Health and safety regulations and legislation
• Working at heights regulations
• Accident control and prevention
• Personal protective equipment (PPE)

Practical training includes:

• Hands-on experience of operating machines
• Daily maintenance of machines
• Safe operation of machines
• Selecting the right machine for the job
• Inspecting MEWPs for use on-site
• PPE best practices

Required Delegate Equipment:

• Standard PPE (safety boots, hi-vis vest, hard hat)
• For category 3b training (boom/cherry picker): a harness with short adjustable lanyard is also required.

Delegates bringing their own harness/lanyard must show a 12-month inspection certificate. Our all-inclusive price includes registration with IPAF, your PAL Card and IPAF Certificate via IPAF ePAL.

Venue:

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