IPAF Powered Access Training Courses

Course Summary:-

• One day training course (2 machine categories) from £165 per person, plus VAT (minimum 2 delegates)
• One day training course (3 machine categories) from £230 per person, plus VAT (minimum 2 delegates)
• Single delegates can be added to an existing course
• Accredited by IPAF, ID Card and Certificate provided (valid for a period of 5 years)
• PPE including Safety Boots required
• On Site training available (subject to certain requirements)
• Saturday training available at our Southend Depot (at an additional cost – minimum 3 delegates)
• Courses available to customer demand

As an Approved IPAF Training Centre, we are now able to offer fully certified training for people working with Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (scissor lifts, cherry pickers, etc.) accredited by IPAF (the International Powered Access Federation).  Each successful candidate will receive an IPAF PAL Card and Training Certificate, valid for a period of 5 years and internationally recognised as a licence to operate Powered Access equipment.

What is a PAL Card?

A PAL Card is a Powered Access Licence, issued by the International Powered Access Federation, a non-profit making organisation dedicated to promoting safe work at height.  Heightworkers need to show that they have been trained to work at height.  If they can’t, they may not be allowed on site.  That’s why the PAL Card is so important – it confirms that someone can operate Mobile Elevating Work Platforms safely and effectively.

It’s the law. The law requires employees to be properly trained on the equipment they use at work.  The PAL Card offers proof that employees have been trained to work at height safely.

Machine Categories

	Category 1a Static Vertical Vertical personnel platforms (static)		Category 1b Static Boom Self-propelled booms (outriggers), trailers/push-arounds, vehicle-mounted platforms
	Category 3a Mobile Vertical Scissor lifts, vertical personnel platforms (mobile)		Category 3b Mobile Boom Self-propelled boom

IPAF has revised the categories in its training programme to align with the international standards prEN 280 and ISO DIS 16368, standards that regulate the design and manufacture of access platforms worldwide.

The IPAF OPERATOR Course

Generally, courses are run for a minimum of 2 delegates, on any 2 pieces of equipment, at a cost of £165 per person, plus VAT.  Single delegates can be added to an existing course.  Discounts are offered for groups of 4+, as per our training matrix.

We also offer a one day training course on 3 machine categories, minimum 2 delegates, maximum 5 delegates, at a cost of £230 per person, plus VAT.

Our Southend Depot can also offer training on a Saturday (minimum 3 delegates) at an additional cost of £100 per group.

What Does the Training Cover?

The aim of the IPAF training course is to provide delegates with an understanding of the need for accident prevention, safe operational procedures, emergency descent operations and the responsibilities of the employers and employees.  The IPAF course covers the main aims of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and associated regulations.

The course is a mix of theory and practical instruction.  See our Training Day Schedule for full details.

What Do I Need to Bring?

You MUST bring Safety Boots/Shoes, Hard Hat, High Visibility Vest, Weather Protective Clothing (i.e. fleeces, waterproofs, windproof, etc.)

Lunch/Refreshments are provided by Mark One Hire Limited when training is carried out on our premises.

Where Does the Training Take Place?

Training can be undertaken at our fully equipped Training Rooms at both  Southend and Chelmsford Depots, where the appropriate machinery is supplied by us.                                     

Alternatively, training can be carried out on site (quotations available upon request), if you are able to supply a training room and the appropriate machinery (fully charged, complete with test certificate and instruction manual).  Click here to find out more about our on site training requirements.

How Do I Book?

Our IPAF Operator training is carried out to customer demand, subject to the availability of our Instructors.  Please telephone our Training Line on 01702 561818 to discuss.  (Please note, this telephone line is manned outside normal working hours and after 5 rings will transfer to a mobile telephone number at no extra cost to you).

Alternatively, you can view our online Booking Calendar for available dates or email your enquiry to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Why come to Mark 1 Hire for your training?

• We have two fully equipped, IPAF and PASMA approved training centres based at our Southend Head Office and Chelmsford Depot.
• We have two fully qualified IPAF and PASMA Instructors who have a great knowledge of current Health and Safety requirements and hands on experience of the equipment.
• Courses can be run to customer demand (subject to the minimum amount of delegates for each course)
• We can accommodate late bookings.
• We can offer training on a Saturday (at an additional cost).
• We can offer 4 machine categories in one day.
• We can accommodate single delegates.
• Our training courses represent great value for money.
• All machinery is fully serviced and maintained to a high standard by our own Workshops and is included in the price quoted for training at both our depots.
• We are an established, reputable company that pride ourselves in giving the best possible service to our customers.

For more information about IPAF (International Powered Access Federation) please visit their website http://www.ipaf.org/