IPAF TRAINING COURSES
POPULAR IPAF COURSES
Discover our popular IPAF courses below.
3a/3b: Combined Course
Online Theory (4 hour course) and practical at our depot for 3a/3b categories. From £179
1b/3a/3b: Combined Course
Online theory (4 hour course) and practical at our depot for 1b/3a/3b categories. From £239
IPAF Training Courses
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1b: Static Boom
Online theory (4 hour course) and practical at our depot for the 1b category. From £159
1b/3a/3b: Combined Course
Online theory (4 hour course) and practical at our depot for 1b/3a/3b categories. From £239
3a: Mobile Scissor
Online theory (4 hour course) and practical at our depot for the 3a category. From £159
3b: Mobile Vertical
Online theory (4 hour course) and practical at our depot for the 3b category. From £159
3a/3b: Combined Course
Online Theory (4 hour course) and practical at our depot for 3a/3b categories. From £179
Onsite IPAF & PASMA Training
Workplace IPAF and PASMA access platform training across the UK. Instructors come to you! Rates dependent on the number of delegates.
MEWPs for Managers
Educate supervisors and managers on what is required to prepare for and safely coordinate the use of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms when working at height. From £99
IPAF Demonstrator
Providing candidates with the necessary Information and instruction in the familiarisation of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs). One day course at an Horizon depot. From £189
IPAF Instructor Course
Providing candidates with the knowledge and ability to instruct others in the safe use of MEWPS. Up to an 8-day course with Horizon. From £2500
IPAF Load & Unload
To instruct the Operator in the correct safety procedures for the loading, unloading and securing of plant machinery prior to or following transportation by road. One day course at the Horizon West Yorkshire depot. From £230
PAV: Push Around Vertical (Classroom)
Half day course with theory and practical at our depot for full PAV category. From £159
IPAF PDI: Use & Inspection
To instruct an operator to prepare and conduct a Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) on various types of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) and to obtain an IPAF INSP Licence. From £299
Safety Harness: Use & Inspection
Training and certification for the safe use and inspection of harnesses. Half day at a Horizon depot. From £99
The Locations We Serve
- IPAF Training Wakefield
- IPAF Training Leeds
- IPAF Training Bradford
- IPAF Training Barnsley
- IPAF Training Birmingham
- IPAF Training Doncaster
- IPAF Training Hull
- IPAF Training Huddersfield
- IPAF Training Manchester
- IPAF Training Newcastle
- IPAF Training Rotherham
- IPAF Training Sheffield
- IPAF Training York
What is IPAF Training?
IPAF, which stands for International Powered Access Federation, is an organisation dedicated to the safe and proper use of access platforms.
Training courses consist of both theory and practical tests, suitable for operators and managers for the safe and compliant use of cherry pickers and scissor lifts. When you pass, you'll receive a Powered Access Licence, which is also known as a PAL card.
Training providers should be IPAF accredited. This shows that they have met the criteria set out by IPAF, allowing them to offer official training courses.
Why is it Important to Choose the Right IPAF Course?
When undertaking IPAF training to operate equipment for your job, it's important to know exactly which access platforms you'll be using, as your PAL card will state which platforms you've been trained to use. If your PAL card does not state that you've been fully trained to use a specific type of MEWP, you won't be allowed to operate it as it would be unsafe to do so.
Read our Ultimate guide to Access Platform Training for more information.
What are the Different IPAF Courses?
There are different training IPAF courses required for different levels of qualification. For example, if you're operating MEWPs, your training course will be different to that of an instructor, which allows you to provide training on the safe use of access platforms.
It is important, however, to check what the requirements are for the course you're looking to undertake as some qualifications require you to have held an operator's licence for a certain period of time. For instance, to complete an IPAF instructor course, you will have to have held an IPAF Operator Licence for a minimum of six months and an IPAF Demonstrator Licence for at least three months.
How Much Do IPAF Training and Operator Courses Cost?
This price for IPAF training depends on whether you're doing an IPAF operator course to get your license for one of the different MEWP categories (1b/3a/3b/PAV) or whether your doing one of the advanced courses such as MEWPs for Managers, IPAF PAL+, or IPAF Demonstrator.
Horizon Platforms IPAF courses start from about £99+VAT, although there are discounts available with promotions at certain times of the year. Prices are subject to change.
For accurate training rates for yourself or your team visit one of our many training pages. To discuss discounts and savings for group onsite/workplace training bookings, contact our team.
Looking for more advice on IPAF Training? Read our access platform FAQs.