Course Details

Introduction

IPAF is renowned as the standard when it comes to powered access. This course aims to provide the knowledge and skills required to operate category 3a & 3b elevated platforms...

  • Category 3a covers Mobile Vertical Lifts, most commonly used example; scissor lifts
  • Category 3b covers Mobile Boom Lifts, more commonly known as cherry pickers

We are also able to provide training on the static boom 1b category, please get in touch for more details. 

As IPAF is so widely recognised it is highly likely that a client or principal contractor will require and IPAF ticket to demonstrate that you or your workforce are suitably qualified to operate these types of equipment in the workplace. This also means that the qualification covers a very wide array or sectors from Construction, Maintenance and Cleaning Services, to Manufacturing & Engineering.

As of March 1st 2025, our IPAF MEWP Operator will become eLearning led for the theory element of the course.

Delivery of this course is made up of 2x stages:

  1. IPAF MEWP Operator eLearning theory, to be completed prior to the course (approx. 3 hours completion time)
  2. Invigilated theory assessment & practical assessment (approx. 4 hours completion time experience dependent)

More information on the IPAF MEWP Operator theory eLearning can be found on the following video by clicking here.

Full classroom based courses (theory and practical) are available for group bookings, please contact us for further support.

Course Pre-Requisites

To complete the IPAF MEWP Operator e-Learning modules, please ensure your device is compatible with a built in camera, to check the suitability of your device please click here to run a compatibility test.

Before attending our centre for the assessment day, learners must have completed the eLearning course modules confirmed by the preliminary test completion receipt. This receipt can be sent to us prior to the assessment or evidenced on the day. 

Candidates must also fulfil the requirements of a health & fitness statement in order to complete this course.

Course Topics

eLearning Course Modules

  • Regulations and guidance to include PUWER 98, LOLER 98, Work at Height 2005, ISO 18893 & BS8460
  • MEWP categories
  • Structural parts
  • Familiarisation and pre-use inspections
  • Platform movements, travel and safe operation
  • Ground conditions
  • Hazard awareness

Practical Training Modules

  • Site risk assessment
  • Introduction & familiarisation to the MEWP
  • Major component identification
  • Pre-use checks and inspections
  • Safe operation of the machine including shut down procedures and pre-use function checks
  • Route planning
  • Machine operation practice
  • Parking the machine
Course Benefits

Not only does the successful completion of this qualification represent an opportunity to protect yourself or your workforce by ensuring their properly skilled, it also represents an opportunity to access work with a much wider client base.

Completion of the theory via eLearning allows our learners to learn any place, any time, at a pace that suits. This also reduces the time required during the assessment day of the course. 

The eLearning modules are available in a choice of languages, including English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish. If you require an alternative language to English, please ensure you contact us to make us aware.

This course cost is fully inclusive of a hard copy of the IPAF PAL card alongside digital access via the IPAF app.

Download the IPAF app here:

Read more about the IPAF app & ePAL card by clicking here.

Assessment Method
  • The eLearning modules are assessed by a randomised 30 question multiple choice mock test.
  • Completion of the eLearning course is validated by a preliminary test completion receipt, once gained learners will then complete an invigilated theory test at our centre.
  • Following completion of the theory test, learners will then move onto the practical assessments of the machine categories booked.
Qualification Expiry

5 Years

CITB Grant Achievement

£140 (Tier 2)

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