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IPAF TRAINING COURSES

Here at Horizon Platforms we offer IPAF accredited training courses from our super-depot facility in Wakefield or at a time and place that suits you. From contractors to large businesses, our highly trained specialists can guide you through our IPAF MEWP training courses, ensuring that your team is fully competent in operating a wide range of access platforms.

Our current pass rate is 96% and we are proud to be one of the industry-leading providers of IPAF training in the UK. If you are looking for bespoke training at your own premise or have any special requirements, such as needing the course in another language, our trainers will make all the necessary arrangements in advance. This means you can enjoy a stress-free course when you arrive at our IPAF training centre, as our instructors will ensure all trainees are able to comply with legislation and safely work at a height.

Please book your IPAF training course below and then pick an available date for your course.

IPAF Training Courses for Access Platforms

Discover IPAF training courses available from our super-depot Horizon Platforms facility in Wakefield or a location suitable for you.

Whether you want to get your IPAF access platform licence from our depot, your workplace, or another place that suits you, our highly trained specialists can provide IPAF MEWP training courses. These courses ensure you and your team are fully competent and compliant in operating a wide range of access platforms including scissor lifts and cherry pickers.

Why Choose Horizon Platforms for IPAF Training?

Our current pass rate is 96%, and we are proud to be one of the industry-leading providers of accredited IPAF training in the UK. Our expert-led courses are tailored to different learning styles and needs and our friendly team is here to support you 100%.

If you are looking for bespoke training at your own premise or have any special requirements, such as needing the course in another language, our trainers will make all the necessary arrangements in advance. That way, we can guarantee every candidate can learn effectively to ensure they comply with working at height legislation and safety procedures.

POPULAR IPAF COURSES

Discover our popular IPAF courses below.

IPAF 3a 3b

3a/3b: Combined Course

Online Theory (4 hour course) and practical at our depot for 3a/3b categories.

IPAF 1b 3a 3b

1b/3a/3b: Combined Course

Online theory (4 hour course) and practical at our depot for 1b/3a/3b categories.

IPAF Training Courses

Please book your IPAF training course below and then pick an available date for your course.

IPAF 1b

1b: Static Boom

Online theory (4 hour course) and practical at our depot for the 1b category.

IPAF 1b 3a 3b

1b/3a/3b: Combined Course

Online theory (4 hour course) and practical at our depot for 1b/3a/3b categories.

IPAF 3a

3a: Mobile Scissor

Online theory (4 hour course) and practical at our depot for the 3a category.

IPAF 3b

3b: Mobile Vertical

Online theory (4 hour course) and practical at our depot for the 3b category.

IPAF 3a 3b

3a/3b: Combined Course

Online Theory (4 hour course) and practical at our depot for 3a/3b categories.

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Onsite IPAF & PASMA Training

Workplace IPAF and PASMA access platform training across the UK. Instructors come to you!

IPAF Demonstrator

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.

IPAF Demonstrator

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.

IPAF Load & Unload

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.

IPAF PAL+

IPAF PAL+

Advanced operator course - An additional one day of category-specific training course aimed at operators working in higher risk or challenging work-at-height environments.

IPAF PAV

PAV: Push Around Vertical (Classroom)

Half day course with theory and practical at our depot for full PAV category.

IPAF Safety Harness

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.

IPAF Safety Harness

Safety Harness: Use & Inspection

Training and certification for the safe use and inspection of harnesses. Half day at a Horizon depot.

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.

Looking for more advice on IPAF Training? Read our access platform FAQs.