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 Scissor Lift 3A & Telescopic Boom 3B - 1 day course

 1 day course - starting at 8am - 4.30pm

 £195 + VAT

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Courses can be held at either one of our depots in Aberdeen or Glasgow, or alternatively either at your premises or on the current site you are working on. If this is the case, a suitable classroom to accommodate up to 4 delegates for the theory session is required. For further information please discuss with our training team.

If you use, supervise or manage the use of powered access scissor lifts, self-propelled boom lifts, trailer mounted boom lifts and aerial work platforms then this course is for you! If you only use Scissor lifts you should take the single category course 3A, or if you only use Cherry Pickers you should take the single category course 3B. 

The aim of this IPAF operator dual category course is to provide delegates with an understanding of the need for accident prevention, safe operational procedures, emergency descent operations and the responsibilities of the employers and employees. The IPAF course covers the main aims of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and associated regulations. There is also information on the LOLER regulations in respect of MEWPS (Mobile Elevating Work Platforms)

Instruction both in theory and practical sessions.

 Module 1 - Theoretical Aspects of Mobile Access Work Platform Operation

• Identification and understanding of operational hazards
• Requirement, procedure and benefits of pre-operational inspection
• Procedure and benefits of full function testing
• Procedure and identification of specific site hazards
• Understanding limitations of machine application

Module 2 - Practical Operation of Mobile Access Work Platform Operation

Maximum of 1:4

 Successful candidates will receive an IPAF Certificate of competency and a PAL card valid for 5 years.

It would be envisaged that you will have a good working knowledge of the Work at Height Regulations and Health and Safety at Work Act 1974