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

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Posted 27 April 2026
LOCATION
Bridgwater
TYPE
Other
LEVEL
Not specified
CATEGORY
Skilled Trades
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SKILLS

Safe operation of Mobile Vertical lifts Safe operation of Mobile Booms Machine inspection Daily maintenance Selecting the right machine PPE best practices Hazard identification

FULL DESCRIPTION

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

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

Location: Bridgwater

Price: £225.00

Date: 01 Sep

Time: 08:00 AM - 15:45 PM

Course Description

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)](https://www.starplatforms.co.uk/hire/scissor-lift-hire) and Mobile Booms [(Cherry Pickers)](https://www.starplatforms.co.uk/hire/cherry-picker-hire). Successful delegates receive a PAL (Powered Access Licence), a safety guide, a logbook and a certificate which is accessible via [IPAF ePAL](https://www.ipaf.org/en-gb/resource-library/ipafs-free-epal-app) (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: Learn industry best practices and guidelines on health and safety regulations, working at heights, accident control, and PPE.
  • Theory assessment: Complete a paper theory assessment prior to the practical assessment.
  • Practical training: Gain hands-on experience operating and performing daily maintenance on machines. Learn safe operation, machine selection, MEWP inspection, and PPE best practices.
  • Practical Assessment: Assessed on machine inspection, performing manoeuvres, and identifying potential hazards.

Requirements

Delegates should bring the following safety equipment on the day of the practical training:

  • Standard PPE (safety boots, hi-vis vest, hard hat).
  • HARNESSES: For category 3b training (boom/cherry picker) a harness with short adjustable lanyard is also required. For operator safety, [IPAF](https://www.ipaf.org/en-us/resource-library/fall-protection-mewps-h1) strongly recommends the use of a harness & short adjustable lanyard when operating boom lifts, and most sites will insist on it.

NOTE: Delegates bringing their own harness/lanyard must show a 12 month inspection certificate for this on the day of training, otherwise we cannot allow the use of it during the course.

Venue

[Employer hidden] Limited Unit 4 Cherry Orchard Squibbers Way Bridgwater TA6 5FB

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](tel:08081093681).

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