Course Content
1. INTRODUCTION
- Content, Facilities, IPAF & PAL Card overview and Pre-course theory test.
- Structural parts, Diesel, electric, bi-fuel, bi-energy Articulated, Telescopic, ‘X type Scissor’, Sigma type.
- Individual written tests with explanation of pass requirements.
- Failure means applicant will have to re-sit the course on another day.
- A MEWPs for Managers qualification is valid for five years, after which candidates can renew their qualification by taking the full course.
- A certificate and not a PAL Card will issued for candidates who don’t have an IPAF Operator/ Demonstrator or Instructor licence.
Equipment & Other Requirements
Equipment & Other Requirements
Candidates are required to bring the following equipment on the day of the training
This e-learning course uses facial recognition to ensure that the delegate receiving the qualification is the same
delegate doing the course and answering the questions. This means that busy managers and supervisors don’t need
to take time away from their job to go to a training centre to undertake testing.
Initially four photographs will be taken using the delegate’s devices webcam / front facing camera – with the
delegate looking left, right, up and down. Every so often the camera will re-verify the same person is completing the
course, and if not the training will cease. This same re-verification will happen for every question in the exam.
At the end a picture will be taken that the delegate can pose for – this will be embedded in their pass receipt and
used to input into the IPAF Admin system when processing the IPAF course.
To check that your device will support the IPAF E-learning please check the below site
https://training.ipaf-pal.org/frontend/checker/
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
Candidates are required to bring the following equipment on the day of the training
- 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)
This e-learning course uses facial recognition to ensure that the delegate receiving the qualification is the same
delegate doing the course and answering the questions. This means that busy managers and supervisors don’t need
to take time away from their job to go to a training centre to undertake testing.
Initially four photographs will be taken using the delegate’s devices webcam / front facing camera – with the
delegate looking left, right, up and down. Every so often the camera will re-verify the same person is completing the
course, and if not the training will cease. This same re-verification will happen for every question in the exam.
At the end a picture will be taken that the delegate can pose for – this will be embedded in their pass receipt and
used to input into the IPAF Admin system when processing the IPAF course.
To check that your device will support the IPAF E-learning please check the below site
https://training.ipaf-pal.org/frontend/checker/
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
Learning Objectives
At the end of the course the candidate will:
- Be aware of current legislation.
- Be aware of different types and classifications of MEWPs.
- Be aware of the importance of correct machine selection.
- Be able to select the correct PPE for the operator.
- Have a greater knowledge and awareness of the safe use and operation of MEWPs.
- Be able to identify misuse and abuse of MEWPs.
- Be aware of planning and maintenance considerations.
Course Aim
To instruct a supervisor/manager on what is required to prepare for and safely co-ordinate various types of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) within their control.
Course Overview
This IPAF course is designed for Managers and Supervisors who are involved in the planning and supervision of work involving MEWP’s. The course covers risk assessment and method statement writing, rescue plans, hazards and responsibilities.
Please note: This course is not date/time specific. Following your booking you will be sent a link for the course via email.
The course has been designed to be completed solely on eLearning, on compatible PCs and tablet devices. The course is available in English, takes six to eight hours to complete and is broken down into manageable sections that you can complete at your own pace. You may save and resume your training at any time.
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