The International Powered Access Federation has created the IPAF operator course for professionals to operate Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs). It is a globally recognised and very popular course that covers trained members to operate a wide variety of rental mobile platforms. This course can help professionals safely operate scissor lifts and cherry pickers, plus so much more.
At North East Access Training, we offer first-class IPAF training courses that provide operatives with essential qualifications. We have over 45 years of experience with these courses, so you know that you can receive the highest standards of training possible to operate MEWPs safely and efficiently. Our courses give your staff the education they need to operate these powerful machines in the safest way possible and will ensure that they’re certified to work with them.
What is the IPAF Certificate?
The IPAF certificate is a recognised standard qualification for operators around the world. It certifies operators who deal with MEWPs in their industry to work with these machines safely and efficiently. Even though, in the UK, it’s not a legal requirement for operators to be IPAF certified, it’s still an essential qualification for many professionals to have. This is because the Work at Height Regulations 2005 state that any employer who needs employees to work at height must be competently trained to do so.
The IPAF certificate is a widely accepted certification to work at height, as it acts as proof of competency to work with elevated machines. Partaking in the training course to get this certificate is vital to carry out work safely and comply with regulations when working in high-risk environments and at height.
The Importance of the IPAF Certification
The IPAF certification is very important for operators to have because the training to get the qualification equips them with the skills and knowledge they need to operate MEWPs. Doing an IPAF training course gives professionals the confidence, ability and key information to operate these machines safely to prevent any accidents and falls. The training involves a mixture of theory and practical tasks and can be completed over one or two days. With the theory side of the training, operators will learn the latest safety standards, risk assessment processes and the legal responsibilities of both employees and employers. As for the practical part of the course, this gives operators hands-on experience in safely operating certain types of MEWPs, so that they can handle a range of machines in their daily work lives.
How to Get IPAF Certificate?
To get an IPAF certificate, operators must complete accurate IPAF training from a reputable provider, such as NEAT. This training course is what equips professionals with the right knowledge and skills to work with a variety of MEWPs safely. It provides operators with an IPAF license, known as a PAL card, for staff to be recognised as highly trained platform operators wherever they need to work.
Our IPAF Course Durham
Our IPAF course in Durham is widely accessible to many operators who deal with MEWPs. Located in Birtley, we are in touching distance of multiple major locations and are easily accessible by significant road networks, so that your team can get to us with no hassle. Our centre has a whopping total of 21000 sq ft of space that covers indoors and outdoors, allowing us to provide high-quality IPAF courses in a variety of environments to replicate different job roles with MEWPs.
We make IPAF certification easier than ever because our team work around you and your team to ensure that they are compliant and safe, without taking time away from any important projects. Our team instruct all courses when you want, not when we want, and there’s no minimum number of participants – fitting this training around your schedule. Once completed, your staff will be issued with a PAL card, so that they can be recognised as highly trained platform operators!
Our IPAF Training Course Schedule
With our IPAF training course, we don’t overload staff with information. Our team make sure to split the course over the morning and afternoon on one day. During the morning session, we’ll cover the theory and give staff the knowledge of the rules and regulations. This covers the capabilities of work platforms, emergency procedures, potential hazards and the responsibilities of the operator. For the afternoon sessions, we will work practically to build the relevant skills needed to operate MEWPs. This includes safety checks, operator practice and verbal questioning.
The Cost of IPAF Course
When it comes to the cost of an IPAF course, it all depends on which one you need your staff to complete. We offer a wide range of IPAF courses that fall into different categories. This means that the cost of each course varies depending on your needs. The price of the course also depends on how many attendees you are bringing.
For an accurate quotation for our IPAF course in Durham, please get in touch with our team and discuss your requirements.
Book IPAF Course with NEAT Today
Book an IPAF course with us today to ensure that your staff can safely and efficiently operate MEWPs in accordance with the latest safety regulations. Our courses use industry professionals to give operators the correct knowledge and skills to competently operate a range of machines. We offer the highest standard of training to allow your business to commit to the legal duty when working at heights and to help create a safer work environment for everyone.
Book now for IPAF certification for all your operators.