This course ensures that delegates gain sufficient understanding of current legislation and learn skills which will ensure safe use of the vehicles. Topics covered include:

• Introduction
• Pre-theory Test
• MEWP Categories
• Structural Parts
• Regulation & Guidance
• Pre-use Inspection / Handover
• Safe operating methods and hazards
• Theory Test (Pass/Fail)
• Practical Training
• Practical Assessment (Pass/Fail)
• License Renewal – Log Books
• Course review and evaluation

Equipment & Other Requirements

Candidates are required to bring the following equipment on the day of the training

• PPE – Hard Hat, Safety boots, High Visible Jacket/Vest, Full body harness & adjustable restraint lanyard
• Company CITB Levy number – Candidates attending Construction related courses should bring their company CITB Levy number with them if applicable.
• A Form of photo ID ( Passport, Driving license, Formal ID Cards)

Failure to have the correct PPE & Harness for the practical training session may effect candidates completing the training course. You can purchase a Harness & Lanyard set for the training from us for £69.95 +vat for the set.*

CANDIDATES MUST DOWNLOAD AND REGISTER ON THE NEW IPAF ePAL APP PRIOR TO ATTENDING THE COURSE

Once registered candidates will receive an email from IPAF to activate the APP

IPAF have digitised PAL Cards with the new ePAL app, available to both new and existing operators. This replaces the need for paper and plastic documents and licenses with operators’ qualifications and experience easily recorded, stored and shared.

Operators can download the app for free to Apple iOS and Android devices and use it to view and access their digital PAL Cards, logbooks and IPAF safety guides.

The New IPAF Digital PAL Card Licence Application (ePAL) will be the new default licence and the cost is included in the price of the course. For anyone who would like an additional Physical PAL Card Licence (Printed PAL Card)

This would be an additional cost of £12.50 + vat

By the end of the course, the delegate will:

• Be fully aware of the relevant Health & Safety regulations & Accident prevention & Control
• Be fully aware of the needs regarding personal protection equipment
• Be able to maneuver the machine as required & drive the machine proficiently & safely
• Be able to correctly position & carry out the required tasks in a correct & proper manner

This course gives successful delegate’s knowledge of relevant Regulations, Codes of Practice and good safe working practices along with hands-on practical skills to enable them to safely use mobile powered access equipment. The aim of this course:

• Delegates emerge as safer, more capable and confident operators
• Reduced risk of accidents and incidents

IPAF Training enables employers to comply with the “Working at Height Regulations 2005” (WAHR 05), Health & Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 Sect 2 and Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 Regulation 9. The training ensures that those involved in work at height are trained and competent. The training also helps operators to work more efficiently and productively. Successful trainees will receive a PAL (Powered Access Licence), valid for 5 years. The PAL card details the equipment categories the holder has been trained to operate.