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IPAF Operator Training

Course Duration:

1 Day Course  

Aim:

To instuct an operator to prepare and safely operate various types of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWP's) and to obtain an IPAF MEWP Operators licence (Certificate & PAL Card) Candidates can opt to train on 1 or 2 catagories of machine. The training is valid for 5 years

NB. Candidates who have completed the IPAF course previously can choose to attend the renewal course. To qualify for this the renewal must be completed before the original training expires. Also candidates must be able to provide a half-completed log book as proof of their continued machine use.

Objectives:

By the end of the course delegates will be able to:-

  • Be aware of the relevant Health and Safety regulations
  • Be aware of accident prevention and control
  • Be aware of the needs regarding personal protection
  • Be aware of the need to refer to the machine operators manual
  • Drive the MEWP safely and manoeuvre the machine as required, to correctly position and carry out the required tasks in a correct and proper manner, inside and outside a building

Course content:

  • Introduction and housekeeping
  • MEWP Catagories
  • Structural parts
  • Regulations
  • Pre-use Inspections & handovers
  • Safe Operating methods and hazards
  • Theory Test
  • Practical Training
  • Practical Assessment
  • Licence Renewal
  • Course Evaluation

Number Of Delegates Per Course

Minimum 1 - Maximum of 4 (On 2 category courses)
Minimum 1 - Maximum of 6 (On 1 category courses)

Prices Per Person

£150.00 per person + £30.00 IPAF reg. fee = £180.00 per person + VAT (On 2 category courses)

£125.00 per person + £30.00 IPAF reg. fee = £155.00 per person + VAT (On 1 category courses)  

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Lunch & Refreshment Facilities:

Lunches are included within the course fee for 1 day courses (e.g. baguette/sandwich & crisp). Water and tea & coffee facilities are available on site for your use.

Accommodation & Transport:

Candidates are required to book and pay for their own accommodation and transport should it be required whilst attending any of our courses.  Please contact us for a list of local accommodation if you require it. 

Construction Skills Grants

There are attendance grants available for this course for eligible Construction Skills registered companies (Currently £17.50 per 1 day course is available plus 10% supplementary grant if eligible.) Please contact Construction Skills direct on Tel: 0844 844 0046 or visit www.cskills.org./grant for more information.

Training Location Options:

 

We are able to offer this course from both our Devon & Cornwall training centres as well as giving customers the option to hold training on site at a location of their choice. (Subject to you being able to provide a suitable classroom facility and any other necessary facilities required for this course - please contact us for further details.)

Single bookings are offered – subject to availability 

All bookings over 6 delegates per day are subject to a negotiated discount  

References: 

Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

Provision and use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998

Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998

Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 Working at Height Regulations 2005 Reporting of Injuries , diseases and dangerous occurrences regulations 1995

(Date of Latest Revision: 22nd July 2010)