About the IPAF 3a Operator Course in Gloucester This course enables delegates to become competent to drive MEWPs safely and in the correct manner. Upon successful completion, delegates will be issued with an IPAF PAL card that is recognised by the HSE, CITB, HAE and the Major Contractors Group (MCG). It also satisfies the Work at Height Regulations 2005 and the PUWER regulations 1998. Our IPAF Operator courses instruct how to prepare and safely use various types of access platforms, including scissor and boom lifts. You will be trained in the correct operation of the equipment, how to carry out a pre-inspection, emergency descent operations as well as being given an understanding of employers and employees responsibilities. E-learning Option Our IPAF Operator courses offer the option of e-learning, which allows you to complete the theory element online, reducing the time spent at our training centre to around half a day. Book onto the IPAF Operator E-learning course. Course Content MEWP categories Structural parts Regulations Pre-use inspection/ handovers Safe operating methods and hazards Theory test Practical training Practical assessment Course evaluation Who Should Attend Anyone who operates a mobile elevating work platform requires a PAL card and this must be renewed every 5 years. Over 90,000 MEWP operators are trained every year worldwide through IPAF’s network of approved training centres, of which GT Access is one. Delivery Method This course is delivered in a classroom in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 5JA Course Duration 1 Day Course Type Classroom/Practical Session Maximum Class Size 6 Delegates Course Registration 7:30am Course Start Time 7:45am Course Finish Time 4:00pm If doing more than 1 category then the maximum class size reduces to 4 Delegates must arrive 15 minutes prior to course start time for registration. Finish time is approximate and may be longer dependent on competency of delegates. CITB Grant Funding This course qualifies for Tier 2 CITB Grant funding of £140 (subject to change by the CITB). GTAccess is a CITB Approved Training Organisation (ATO) and as such our customers are able to claim grants when completing certain courses. The value of the grant is dependent on the duration and content of the course. Certification The Powered Access License card (PAL), that is given upon passing the course, is recognised by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and the Major Contractors Group (MCG) and is valid for 5 years. Requirements Delegates should be physically fit and able to bring along safety shoes, hard hat and gloves for the practical part of the training. A full body safety harness with adjustable restraint lanyard and proof of inspection within the last 12 months must be brought with the delegate on the day of training for 1b and 3b categories. These are available for hire and purchase from GT Access. Refreshments Tea and coffee will be provided throughout the day on all courses at all of our training centres. Please note that lunch is not provided. Related Content PASMA Training Courses for Mobile Scaffold Tower Safety and Certification IPAF Powered Access Training Working at Height courses CITB courses SMSTS courses SSSTS courses Health and safety for managers is essential The importance of safety on construction sites Fire safety on construction sites Is your construction site hazardous to health? Planning and managing construction sites safely Measures for safe construction site traffic control The dangers of scaffolding have to be managed Play a bigger role in managing H&S in construction
