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IPAF (Dual) Mobile Vertical (3a) + Mobile Boom (3b) - Operator Course

IPAF Training Course

IPAFIndustry leading IPAF course provides delegates with the knowledge and practical skills to safely operate powered access equipment. This is a 1 day IPAF Operator course with practical training session and assessment covers two powered access products - Mobile Vertical (3a) + Mobile Boom (3b).
IPAF 3a 3b Course
What's Covered:
Mobile Vertical (3a): Scissor lifts, vertical personnel platforms (mobile)
Mobile Boom (3b): Self-propelled booms


Ipaf CardDelegates successfully completing the course will receive an IPAF Certificate and Powered Access Licence (PAL) now on the ePAL app, valid for 5 years. Option to upgrade to receive physical card is available during your booking.

Theory

  • Introduction and pre-course theory test
  • MEWP regulations and guidance
  • Machine types and use
  • Structural  parts
  • Familiarisation and pre-use inspection
  • Safe operating methods and hazards
  • Written theory test

Practical

  • Practical training
  • Practical assessment

Note:

You must have a good understanding of spoken and written English.

Delegates successfully completing the course will receive an IPAF Certificate and Powered Access Licence (PAL) Card valid for 5 years. 

IPAF ePAL

Ipaf CardFrom 1st June '21 all IPAF cards & certificates applied for will be issued in digital format via the ePAL app.
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. Our Trainers will talk you through this process at the start of your IPAF course.

The NEW IPAF Digital PAL Card Licence Application (ePAL) will be used to process all IPAF certification.

The IPAF Digital PAL Card Licence Application (ePAL) is mandatory as part of the course and therefore inclusive in the price of the course.

IPAF courses are delivered by HSS Training at IPAF accredited centers or on site. HSS Training uses the IPAF name and associated logos ("the IPAF Marks") as a member of IPAF and under license from IPAF.

CITB Short Course Duration Grant

How do I claim?

Simply book your employee(s) onto their required course and make payment as normal. Following the course, provide us with the following details via email requesting the grant: Surname, DOB, Individual ID / Registration Number, NI Number, Unique Learner Number.

Who can claim?

Any employer who has registered with CITB and meets their general grants scheme eligibility requirements can claim. Short Duration grants are available to all directly employed Pay As You Earn (PAYE) staff and sub-contractors.

How much is the grant?
Course Name Grant Tier Value
IPAF (Dual) Mobile Vertical (3a) + (3b) Mobile Boom - Operator  Tier 2 £70

 

Eligibility Requirements

Employers are able to claim grants if they have sent a Levy Return to CITB by 30th November each year (where applicable).

Please refer to CITB's website for more information on how Levy Returns are calculated for a company.

Information for Employers

Our Training Partners are an Approved Training Organisation (ATO) with CITB, allowing our customers to claim grants for completing training on our registered courses.  The CITB levy and grants scheme has been introduced to ensure the UK construction industry has the skilled workforce that it needs; providing grants for employers to train their workers. This helps to maintain health & safety standards on construction sites, keeping the right skills available for the industry to grow. In turn this will allow projects to be completed on time and within budget, in a safe and sustainable manner.

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Only £260.00 (+VAT)
Duration
8 Hours
Places
up to 4
Validity
5 Years
Level
Operator
Courses start at 8:30am
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