Powered Access Training

Oakbarn Training provide IPAF Powered Access Training and Safety Harness Training for Mobile Elevating Working Platform (MEWPS) operators. Our courses are designed to enhance the knowledge and experience of machine operators enabling them to carry out work safely.

To meet with current UK legislation, all operators of powered access equipment must be adequately trained by an accredited person. IPAF (International Powered Access Federation) Operator Training and Harness Training courses promote the safe and effective use of machines and the safety equipment that are used in conjunction with working at height machines.

        

We offer daily working at height training courses from our approved IPAF training centre at Clements Plant & Access Hire on Torrington Avenue in Coventry. Wherever you are in Warwickshire or West Midlands, Northamptonshire or Leicestershire, we are within easy reach. Especially areas such as Birmingham, Rugby, Leicester, Leamington Spa and Northampton.

As well as the operator training, we also run three different Harness safety courses. Each course is suitable for machine users and inspection teams to ensure they hold the appropriate knowledge and awareness of the important safety role of harnesses. Including how to use them when operating machines and to monitor the condition of the equipment to ensure safe operation.

Course capacity varies with up to 4 spaces for MEWP operator training for categories 1b, 3a & 3b. 10 spaces are available on the harness courses.

Why Should You Attend Our IPAF Operator & Harness Training Courses?

All IPAF courses comply with International Standard ISO 18878 2004 Mobile Elevating Work Platforms – Operator (Driver) Training. The PAL card (Powered Access Licence) is recognised worldwide as proof of MEWP Operator Training and accepted by the UK Contractors Group.

As an IPAF approved training centre we are subject to an in depth inspection regime by the IPAF audit team. Consequently ensuring that all the courses are delivered to a consistently high standard. In addition, the courses are continuously updated to take account of any changes or additions to regulations.

Each attendee receives a digital Powered Access Licence, that can be downloaded and viewed via the IPAF smartphone application, upon successful completion of a course. The card carries a 5 year validity which can be extended through refresher training. Therefore, providing continued accreditation for operators.

The Powered Access Licence is recognised by organisations such as Health & Safety Executive and widely recognised on construction sites.

In conclusion, if you need to book an IPAF training course, choose Oakbarn Training and receive the highest quality training for operating powered access equipment.

To book your space on the next available course, contact us now.

At Oakbarn Training, we provide high quality IPAF operator training courses in the Midlands. Our trainers deliver the comprehensive, internationally recognised training that fully enhance the knowledge of operators to prepare and use powered access equipment safely.

Our one day courses, run from our training centre in Coventry, are perfect for machine operators and cover the most common categories of cherry pickers, boom lifts and scissor lifts, currently in use.

Upon successful completion of each category an attendee on the course will receive a digital powered access licence that is widely recognised on construction sites and by organisations such as Health & Safety Executive.

What Categories Do We Cover?

Our IPAF operator training courses in the Midlands cover the most popular types of powered access equipment. If you’re looking for static boom lift, mobile boom lift or mobile vertical lift training, our courses are designed to educate you to use the machines safely.

Category 1B – Static Boom Lifts

For anyone who operates static mobile  elevated working platforms such as spider platforms or trailer and truck mounted boom lifts.

Category 3A – Mobile Vertical Lifts

For anyone who operates vertically acting lifts such as scissor lifts and mast lifts.

Category 3B – Mobile Boom Lifts

For anyone who operates self propelled articulated boom lifts

Operator Course content

• Registration and Introduction
• MEWP Categories
• Structural Parts
• Regulations
• Pre-use inspection and handover
• Safe operating methods and hazards
• Theory test – pass or fail
• Practical training
• Practical assessment – pass or fail
• Licence renewal and Log books

The duration of all IPAF operator training courses will depend on the individual but usually take 7 hours to complete. Attendees should arrive at 7:45am to ensure a prompt start at 8:00am.

Delegates who successfully complete IPAF training courses can download the IPAF ePAL app to store their certifications, licences and log relevant working experience.

For more information and to book on to a course contact us.

 

In order for us to successfully deliver your IPAF training there a handful of requirements which must be met:

• All delegates need to be a mimimum of 16 years of age.
• All delegates need to be able to comply with the following IPAF Health and Fitness Statement:
  ‘Since the safe use of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) requires that you consult safety notices and read and thoroughly understand the manufacturer’s instruction manual, literacy and language comprehension are important requirements for any MEWP user. Similarly, since the assembly and use of MEWPs can be physically demanding, users should be physically fit and in good health and should, generally, not have problems with eyesight or hearing, heart disease, high blood pressure, epilepsy, fear of heights / vertigo, giddiness / difficulty with balance, impaired limb function, alcohol or drug dependence or psychiatric illness.
  If you have any problems with literacy or language comprehension, or have any doubts about your fitness to use MEWPs, you must bring them to the attention of your employer. This need not preclude you from using MEWPs, provided your employer conducts an assessment and is able to put into place adequate measures to take account of any difficulties you may have.’
• All delegates need suitable PPE for the practical training to include safety boots or shoes, hard hat, hi-viz vest or coat plus outdoor clothing suitable for the prevailing weather conditions.

Additional requirements for training on customers’ site:

• Office for theory training:– Sole and uninterupted use, of suitable size for the number of delegates(minimum of 15 sq mtr or 2.5 sq mtr per delegate whichever is the larger) with the provision of an adequate number of tables and chairs plus power points for a laptop and projector.
• Adequate welfare facilities:– toilets, refreshments etc.
• Machines for practical training:– A machine for each catagory of training being undertaken. All machines must have a current certificate of thorough examination,a manufacturers’ operator manual and be in good working order.
• Practical training area:– A segregated area of suitable size to allow full operation and travel of the machines. The area must be flat level ground capable of supporting the weight of the machine, free from underground voids, overhead power cables or any other hazards that will prevent safe operation.
• Site specific requirements:– Please advise at time of booking of any additional PPE, site inductions etc required for the trainer.

If you are unsure of any of the above requirements please contact us before completing the booking form.

If you are looking for West Midlands IPAF Training, at Oakbarn Training in Coventry, we provide a range of training courses that will enhance the knowledge of boom lift and scissor lift operators and assist them in getting IPAF certified.

Our one day courses run daily throughout the week and upon successful completion, the attendee receives a qualification that is valid for 5 years.

We are here to help you, so please feel free to call or email us with any questions you may have about the different qualifications available. To book on to one of our IPAF training courses quickly, please give us a call. Our team are waiting for your call today to discuss your training requirements.

Head Office: Oakbarn Training, 209 Torrington Avenue, Coventry. CV4 9AP
Tel: 02476 47 48 49
Email: enquiries@oakbarntraining.co.uk

Training Centre: Oakbarn Training, 209 Torrington Avenue, Coventry. CV4 9AP (based at Clements Plant & Access Hire)

How to Find Us: Oakbarn Training is located off the A45, Tile Hill, Coventry.

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