IPAF INSTRUCTOR TRAINING

This IPAF Instructor Course is designed to provide advanced training for those who wish to deliver IPAD's industry-leading training programmes for mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) and mast-climbing work platforms (MCWPs). 

As a qualified IPAF Instructor, you can teach others how to correctly, safely and efficiently operate powered access platforms, such as cherry pickers, scissor lifts, and push-around platforms.

The IPAF Instructor Course cost is £2500.00 + VAT per delegate.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

To qualify for IPAF Instructor Training, you must meet the following criteria:

• 36 months’ MEWP operating experience 
• IPAF Operator Licence held for 6 months minimum
• IPAF Demonstrator Licence held for 3 months minimum
• IPAF MEWPs for Managers Course successfully completed
• Evidence of Acceptable Instructional Techniques Training (3 days minimum)
• Successful completion of an approved Harness Instructor Course
• Evidence of HSE required standard for First Aid at Work Training level.

OBJECTIVES

At the end of the course, the instructor will have:

• Proved their ability to instruct on set categories of equipment
• A good understanding of the IPAF Operator Course
• A good understanding of the IPAF Operator practical testing procedure
• Proved their ability to present a theory presentation
• A good understanding of the IPAF Demonstrator Course
• A good understanding of the IPAF Demonstrator practical testing procedure.

COURSE CONTENT & LENGTH

The IPAF Instructor Training Course can be taught at our Wakefield IPAF training centre or on location. The course covers the following:

5 days – IPAF Instructor Training:

• 4 days - To train and assess an instructor to understand the workings of the IPAF Training Programme and assess their knowledge of both the machines and their ability to convey information to candidates.
• 1 day final examination – Performed by an IPAF Examiner

Each course also includes 3 days of mentoring from an IPAF Instructor.

COURSE FORMAT 

• In-person training and examination
• 3 days mentoring from IPAF Instructor

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

• Safety Footwear 
• Hard Hat
• Hi-Vis Vest / T-Shirt / Sweatshirt

IPAF Instructor Training FAQs

What does IPAF stand for?

IPAF stands for the International Powered Access Federation. It is an organisation dedicated to promoting the safe and effective use of powered access equipment such as cherry pickers and scissor lifts. 

What is an IPAF Instructor?

An IPAF Instructor is a person qualified to give IPAF-accredited training. IPAF Instructors must have at least 36 months of MEWP operating experience, have held an IPAF Operating Licence for six months and an IPAF Demonstrator Licence for three months, and be MEWPs for Managers-qualified. 

What are the duties of an IPAF Instructor?

A qualified IPAF Instructor is able to deliver accredited IPAF Training, including IPAF Operator Courses, and IPAF Demonstrator Courses.

Why should I take an IPAF Instructor Course? 

Following the successful completion of our IPAF Instructor Course, you will be licensed to train others in using MEWPs such as cherry pickers and scissor lifts safely. 

It is the law that anyone who operates a MEWP must be fully trained to do so. Employers must provide this training per the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations Act 1998.

As such, if your company regularly uses powered access equipment, having employees trained as IPAF Instructors can be beneficial as you will no longer have to outsource IPAF Operator Training. 

How do I become an IPAF instructor? 

To be a recognised IPAF Instructor, you must first complete the necessary training and obtain the correct licences. 

An Instructor Course is seen as one of the most advanced courses to complete, as you must first complete Operator Training, Demonstrator Training and MEWP for Managers Courses. 

Embarking on this training allows you to gain a deeper understanding of not only how to operate powered access platforms, but how to do so safely and teach others to follow the same processes.

What does an IPAF Instructor Course involve?

During your IPAF Instructor Course, you will have four days of in-person training that will cover both your understanding of the MEWPs as well as your ability to pass that understanding on. You will then be assessed over the course of a day by an IPAF examiner. You will then have three further days of IPAF mentoring to ensure your teaching techniques are effective.

What is the difference between a MEWPs for Managers Course and an IPAF Instructor Course? 

The IPAF Instructor Training Course is more intensive than a MEWPs for Managers Course and has strict entry requirements. This means that to qualify for the course, you’ll need to have had a MEWP operating experience for 36 months, an IPAF Operator Licence for a minimum of six months and an IPAF Demonstrator Licence for at least three months.

Over the five-day IPAF Training Course, you’ll not only need to demonstrate competence with operating MEWPs but also demonstrate elements of First Aid Training. The full course will take up to 13 days and require you to perform sufficiently in each designated area.

Why enrol on an IPAF Instructor Course with Horizon?

When you choose an IPAF Course with Horizon Platforms, you’ll learn from highly qualified instructors in our special Wakefield training centre. However, if Wakefield is too far for you to travel, we also have partner sites for you to train at for your convenience or we can even send one of our instructors to your site if you prefer.

With our 96% pass rate, you know you can trust Horizon Platforms to deliver thorough and expert training. 

To learn more, see our training FAQs or read our Ultimate Guide to Access Platforms Training.