IPAF

The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) is the leading accrediting body and authority for mobile elevated work platforms (MEWPs). Over 100,000 people are trained each year to use MEWPs safely. There are a number of different categories available to be trained to either an operator or demonstrator level. 

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IPAF Operator Course - 3A/3B

This course provides delegates with the theory and practical instruction and assessment on how to safely operate, select and carry out pre-use inspection on the mobile vertical and mobile boom (3A & 3B) categories. For more information click the button below...

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IPAF Operator Course - 3A/1B

This course provides delegates with the theory and practical instruction and assessment on how to safely operate, select and carry out pre-use inspection on the static boom and mobile vertical (1B & 3A) categories. For more information click the button below...

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IPAF Operator Course - 1B/3B

This course provides delegates with the theory and practical instruction and assessment on how to safely operate, select and carry out pre-use inspection on the static and mobile boom (1B & 3B) categories. For more information click the button below...

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IPAF Operator Course - 1B

This course provides delegates with the theory and practical instruction and assessment on how to safely operate, select and carry out pre-use inspection on MEWP Category 1B, also known as the static boom. For more information click the button below...

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IPAF Operator Course - 3A

This course provides delegates with the theory and practical instruction and assessment on how to safely operate, select and carry out pre-use inspection on MEWP Category 3A, also known as the mobile vertical. For more information click the button below...

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IPAF Operator Course - 3B

This course provides delegates with the theory and practical instruction and assessment on how to safely operate, select and carry out pre-use inspection on MEWP Category 3B, also known as the mobile boom. For more information click the button below...

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IPAF Operator Course - 1B/3A/3B

This course provides delegates with the theory and practical instruction and assessment on how to safely operate, select and carry out pre-use inspection on the static boom, mobile vertical and boom (1B, 3A & 3B) categories. For more information click the button below...

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IPAF Operator Course - 3A/3B (Saturday)

This course provides delegates with the theory and practical instruction and assessment on how to safely operate, select and carry out pre-use inspection on the static boom and mobile vertical (3A & 3B) categories on a Saturday. For more info click the button below...

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IPAF Novice Dual Category Operator Course

This course provides novice delegates with the theory and practical instruction and assessment on how to safely operate, select and carry out pre-use inspection on the static boom and mobile vertical (3A & 3B) categories across two days. For more information click the button below...

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IPAF PAV (Push Along Vertical) Course

This course provides delegates with the theory and practical instruction on how to safely operate, select and carry out pre-use inspection on the Push Around Vertical (PAV) platforms. For more information click the button below...

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IPAF MEWPs for Managers Course

This course provides those in a supervisory or managerial role that control the work of others in the use of MEWPs in the workplace an understanding of current relevant legislation and best practice on a range of MEWPs. For more information click the button below...

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IPAF Demonstrator Course - 2 Categories

This course provides delegates with the knowledge required to familiarise operators with their responsibilities and demonstrate pre-use procedures of MEWPs. Delegates must attend the Operator Course to qualify for this course. For more information click the button below...

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IPAF Load & Unload Course

This one day course provides delegates with the training required to carry out the safe loading and unloading of MEWPS on beaver tail and slide bed transport vehicles. Please note delegates must attend the Operator Course to qualify. For more information click the button below...

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IPAF Pre-Delivery Inspection (INSP) Course

This course provides delegates with the theory and practical instruction and assessment on how to prepare and conduct a pre-delivery inspection on various types of MEWPs. For more information click the button below...

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IPAF IAD (Insulated Aerial Device) Course

This course provides delegates with the theory and practical instruction and assessment on how to prepare and safely operate an insulated boom MEWP (IAD) and material handling capabilities to obtain an IPAF IAD Operator Licence. For more information click the button below...

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IPAF Harness Inspection (HI) Course

This course is aimed at individuals who will be responsible for inspecting safety harnesses in the workplace (specifically for usage in MEWPs), and is essential for anyone who will personally conduct statutory inspections of harnesses, lanyards and associated PFPE equipment on behalf of an organisation.

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IPAF Harness Awareness and User (HA/HU) Course

This course is aimed at individuals who will be responsible for using MEWPs in the workplace. The Harness Awareness (HA) and Harness User (HU) modules must be completed by anyone who will personally use a harness in a MEWP.

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IPAF Harness Awareness and User (HA/HU) Operator Add-On

This course is aimed at individuals who will be responsible for using MEWPs in the workplace. The Harness Awareness (HA) and Harness User (HU) modules must be completed by anyone who will personally use a harness in a MEWP. With the Operator Add-On version of the course, the Harness Awareness (HA) module is completed as a self-study eLearning course prior to the Harness User practical module. The Harness User (HU) module MUST be completed as part of a standard IPAF Operator Course.

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IPAF Harness Awareness, User and Inspection (HA/HU/HI) Course

This course is aimed at individuals who will be responsible for both utilising safety harnesses in MEWPs, as well as for inspecting safety harnesses for use in MEWPs in the workplace, and is essential for anyone who will personally conduct statutory inspections of harnesses, lanyards and associated PFPE equipment on behalf of an organisation.

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IPAF Operator - 3A & 3B​ (E-Learning & Practical) Course

This course provides delegates with e-learning theory and practical instruction and assessment on how to safely operate, select and carry out pre-use inspection on scissorlifts and mobile booms. For more information click the button below...

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IPAF MEWPs for Managers (eLearning Module)

This e-learning course provides delegates with the information on what is required to prepare for and safely co-ordinate various types of MEWPs within their control. For more information click the button below...

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