IPAF Operator Course 3A

Duration 1 Days
Cost Enquire for price
Locations

Course Overview

IPAF’s eLearning for MEWP operators takes around 3 hours to complete. The eLearning is broken down into manageable sections that you can complete at your own pace and can save and resume your training at any time.
The practical training and assessment (takes around 4 hours) 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, Checks prior to road travel, Planning the route, Travelling the route and manoeuvring the machine, Setting the machine for work, Basic operation, Typical work applications, Parking the machine.

On successful completion of the e-learning, you will receive an e-Receipt. You will then need to book to complete the practical session at one of our centres within 90 days of receiving this.

Prerequisites

Candidate must be over 16years of age. No previous experience required.

Course Content

Categories 3a

Target Audience

The course is for anyone who needs to safely and effectively operate a MEWP in any machine category. (For more information, visit www.ipaf.org/categories). Anyone who may be required to supervise or rescue an operator would also benefit from completing the course. This is an entry-level course; candidates do not need any prior experience of operating a MEWP.

Certification

Successful candidates will receive a digital PAL Card, accessed via the IPAF ePAL operator app.

Revalidation

The PAL Card is valid for 5 years and is the most-requested qualification from contractors, worksites and construction employers around the world. Duration of validity can vary, depending on the country or region in which training takes place

Items To Bring

Proof of identification, Proof of completed e-learning certificate (practical only), PPE – safety boots, Warm clothing.

Health Prerequisites

IPAF Health & Fitness Statement:- As the safe use of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) requires that you consult safety notices and read and thoroughly understand the manufacturer’s instruction manual, literacy and language comprehension are important requirements for any MEWP user. Similarly, as the assembly and use of MEWPs can be physically demanding, users should be physically fit and in good health and should, generally, not have problems with eyesight or hearing, heart disease, high blood pressure, epilepsy, fear of heights / vertigo, giddiness / difficulty with balance, impaired limb function, alcohol or drug dependence or psychiatric illness. If you have any problems with literacy or language comprehension, or have any doubts about your fitness to use MEWPs, you must bring them to the attention of your employer. This need not preclude you from using MEWPs, provided your employer conducts an assessment and is able to put into place adequate measures to take account of any difficulties you may have.