IPAF (Mobile Elevated Work Platform Training) Blended Learning

Duration 1 Days
Cost £315.60pp (inc VAT)
Locations

Course Overview

IPAF's eLearning provides a flexible and enhanced online learning experience for the mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) operator. It provides the same high-quality theory training as in the classroom and can be completed on a range of devices anytime, anywhere, at your own pace.
Completing the e-learning alone does not qualify you as an operator; industry standards require both the knowledge gained in the e-learning theory session and assessed operation of the equipment to demonstrate proficiency. Once you have completed the e-learning, you must also complete the practical assessment and testing at one of our IPAF-Approved centres to obtain a PAL Card (Powered Access Licensed-Registration)

This is a blended learning package which includes both online theory training and practical training / assessment at our approved IPAF training centre. All learners must complete the e-learning theory module prior to attending our IPAF approved centre for practical session. Upon completion of the e-learning you will receive a ‘receipt of e-learning completion’, please bring this along to your practical session for your course instructor to verify – without this you will not be to participate in training and additional changes will occur to reschedule.

Please note: All learners will still be expected to complete a theory test when they arrive at a training centre to verify that they have the knowledge to continue to the practical element of the course.

Prerequisites

Course Content

The e-learning module is highly interactive, with a wide variety of stimulating training methods including games, quizzes, videos, and simulations - ensuring delegates gain all of the required knowledge to safely operate a MEWP.
The module is broken down into 7 study areas, and delegates understanding will be checked throughout with quizzes at the end of each study area.
Subjects covered will include MEWP regulations and guidance, machine types and use, structural parts, familiarisation and pre-use inspection, safe operating methods and hazards.
The practical training and assessment at one of our IPAF-approved training centres will cover the following:
▪ Introduction to the machine and MEWP familiarisation
▪ Identification of major components
▪ Pre-use checks and inspection
▪ Starting / stopping the machine
▪ Pre-use function checks
▪ Checks prior to road travel
▪ Planning the route
▪ Travelling the route and maneuvering the machine
▪ Setting the machine for work
▪ Basic operation
▪ Typical work applications
▪ Parking the machine

Target Audience

Those who wish to operate, supervise or manage the use of powered access equipment including scissor lifts (3a) and self-propelled boom lifts (3b).

Certification

Operatives will be issued with a Power Access License (PAL) card after successfully passing both the theory and practical tests.

Revalidation

The course must be revalidated every 5 years.

Items To Bring

Delegates must bring Work Boots and Government Issued Photographic ID eg Driver Licence or Passport.

Health Prerequisites

Due to certain aspects of the course being potentially physically demanding and/or stressful, delegates will be required to confirm their medical fitness & physical ability to participate on this course by completing our centre medical self-screening form prior to course commencement