Powered Access Training

Current UK legislation requires that all operators of powered access equipment are adequately trained by a competent person.

Oakbarn Training offers IPAF (International Powered Access Federation) Operator Training for a range of Mobile Elevating Working Platforms (MEWPS) including scissor lifts, articulated booms, telescopic booms and trailer-mount booms.

                   

Courses are held at our approved IPAF training centre in Coventry with easy access from Birmingham, Rugby and Leicester or can be carried out at your premises, provided suitable equipment and facilities are available (see What do I need?)

Why IPAF?

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 to the highest standard and is accepted by the UK Contractors Group.

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

By choosing an IPAF training course you can be assured that you are receiving the best possible training for operating your powered access equipment.

Oakbarn Training can deliver the full range of IPAF certification courses.

What courses are available?

• IPAF Operator
• IPAF Demonstrator
• IPAF Harness ( ½ day course)

Machine categories

• 1a Static Vertical
• 1b Static Boom
• 3a Mobile Vertical
• 3b Mobile Boom
• PAV Push Around Vertical (New course – ½ day)

Operator courses are of approximately 7hrs duration, commencing at 08-00. Refreshments and lunch are provided for courses at our training centre.

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

Successful delegates will receive an IPAF Certificate of Training, PAL card, Operators Safety Guide and Log Book.

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.

Oakbarn Training are here to help you and your employee’s get IPAF certified. Please feel free to call or email us with any questions you may have, or to enquire about making a booking for one of our IPAF courses.

Head Office: Oakbarn Training, Autumn Oaks, Ridgway Farm, Wolds Lane, Wolvey, Leicestershire, LE10 3LL
Tel: 01455 220361 / 07880 907612
Email: oakbarntraining@btinternet.com

Training Centre: Oakbarn Training, 209 Torrington Avenue, Coventry, CV4 9AP
How to Find Us: Oakbarn Training is located off the A45, Tile Hill, Coventry.

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