PSI Global Training is now able to offer the one-day IPAF 3a & 3b course, designed for anyone who operates a Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP), such as scissor lifts, boom lifts, or cherry pickers.

You should take this course to comply with the duties placed upon employers and employees by law. The International Powered Access Federation licence is recognised all over the world.

On successful completion of the course, candidates will be:

Fully aware of the relevant Health and Safety regulations

Able to manoeuvre the machine as required

Fully aware of accident prevention and control

Able to drive the MEWP proficiently and safely

Fully aware of the needs regarding personal protection

Able to correctly position and carry out the required tasks in a correct and proper manner

All IPAF certification is issued electronically via ePAL. Students will be required to download the app onto their device to access any certification they hold with IPAF. Should a physical PAL card and/or certificate be required, this must be requested at the time of booking and will be charged at an extra cost. It is recommended delegates download the app before the course starts. 

Delegates are required to retake this course prior to the 5-year expiry.

To find out more about how to book this course, email our team at Bookings@psiglobaltraining.com

About the course

Course Content

The IPAF 3a & 3b course will cover the following topics:

  • Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
  • Limitations of MEWPS
  • Controls, Safety Devices and Warning Alarms
  • Routine Inspection and Servicing Requirements
  • Preparation for Work on a MEWP
  • Ground and Site Conditions
  • Safe Operating Techniques
  • Emergency Lowering Procedures
  • Manufacturers Instruction Manuals
  • Fall Arrest/Restraint Equipment
  • Practical Operating Test
  • Multiple Choice Test Paper

Assessment

The training requires candidates to undertake a written test and practical assessment. On successful completion, delegates will be able to access their certification via the ePAL app. Should a physical PAL card and/or certificate be required, this must be requested at time of booking and will be charged at an extra cost.  The licence is internationally accepted and is valid for 5 years.

Course prerequisites

In order to complete this module, delegates must...

Primary prerequisites include…

  • Must be at least 16 years old
  • Must be literate with a good level of comprehension
  • Must be physically fit

 

IPAF Health & Fitness Statement

Since the safe use of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms requires that delegates consult safety notices and read and thoroughly understand the manufacturer’s instruction manual, literacy and language comprehension are important requirements for any MEWP user.

Similarly, since the assembly and use of MEWPS can be physically demanding, users should be physically fit and in good health and should, generally, not have problems with eyesight or hearing, heart disease, high blood pressure, epilepsy, fear of heights / vertigo, giddiness / difficulty with  balance, impaired limb function, alcohol or drug dependence or psychiatric illness.

If delegates have any problems with literacy or language comprehension, or have any doubts about their fitness to use a MEWP, they must bring them to the attention of their employer. This need not preclude them from using MEWPS, provided their employer conducts an assessment and is able to put into place adequate measures, to take account of any difficulties they may have.

IPAF Operator training courses require that each delegate must have the following P.P.E:

  • Photo I.D – Passport or Photocard Driving Licence
  • Safety Helmet
  • Safety Boots or Shoes
  • Gloves
  • Hi-Vis Vest
  • Full body harness and adjustable restraint lanyard.  You WILL NOT be able to complete the practical element of the training without a suitable harness.