IPAF Powered Access Training 3a & 3b
Course Duration
1 Day
Certificate Valid for
5Years
Prices Start From
£222pp (inc VAT)
Who is This Course
Aimed At?
This IPAF powered access training is for operators of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) — categories 3a (static/pusharound boom) and 3b (self-propelled boom) — typically maintenance operatives, fitters, electricians, and installation workers who need to safely prepare, operate, and manoeuvre MEWPs to access work at height.
Course
Aims & Objectives
Instruct an operator to prepare and safely operate various types of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) and obtain an IPAF MEWP Operator Licence.
At the end of the course, the operator will:
- Be aware of the relevant Health and Safety regulations.
- Be aware of accident prevention and control.
- Be aware of the need for personnel protection.
- Be aware of the need to refer to the machine’s Operating Manual.
- Drive the MEWP safely and manoeuvre the machine as required to position and carry out the required tasks correctly and properly inside and outside a building.
Course
Content
- Introduction
- Regulations and guidance
- MEWP categories
- Structural parts
- Familiarization and pre-use inspections
- Safe Operating Methods & Hazards
- Theory test
- Practical training
- Practical assessment
Achievement
A 5 year IPAF card accessed through the iPAL app, an electronic certificate, guide book and log book
Delegate Experience & Renewals
Previous operating or work at height experience would be beneficial but is not essential. As the assembly and use of MEWPs can be physically demanding, users should be physically fit and in good health
PPE Required
Protective footwear, suitable head protection, suitable clothing and gloves, a full body harness and a restraint lanyard.
Participants can purchase a lite full body harness directly from us for enhanced safety and convenience during the course.
If you have bespoke requirements or wish to make group bookings along with potential rolling programs of training, please click here or contact us