The Harness use and inspection course instructs a user to select, inspect and use a harness and associated equipment safely when using a Mobile Elevated Working Platform (MEWP).
Machine Type
Operator Experience
Course Duration
Delegates on Course
Age Requirements
(H) Harness Use & Inspection
Any Experience
1/2 Day
10 Max
16
Course Content;
Introduction
Legislation, Standards and Guidance
Hierarchy of Fall Protection Measures
IPAF Harness Statement
Harness, Lanyard and Fittings
Pre-Use Checks
Usage and Anchor Points
Storage and Maintenance
Hazards and Precautions
Rescue Requirements and Options
Theory Test (Individual written pass or fail tests with explanation of pass requirements)
Upon successful completion of this course, the candidate will receive an IPAF certificate and the new Smart PAL Card. These are valid for five years.
Declaration: All IPAF Training courses will be undertaken at an IPAF Accredited Training Centre by IPAF Accredited Instructors
Various types of push around vehicles are covered within this category.
Do you already have categories 1a and/or 3b? If so, you can use a PAV after being familiarised by a qualified person with the specific machine.
Machine Type
Operator Experience
Course Duration
Delegates on Course
Age Requirements
Push Around Vertical (PAV)
Any Experience
1/2 Day
8 Max
16
Upon successful completion of this course, the candidate will receive an IPAF certificate and the new Smart PAL Card. These are valid for five years.
Declaration: All IPAF Training courses will be undertaken at an IPAF Accredited Training Centre by IPAF Accredited Instructors
This category covers Mobile Boom Platforms which comes in two main varietie. These varieties are Telescopic Booms and Articulating Booms. Known previously as Self Propelled Booms.
Machine Type
Operator Experience
Course Duration
Delegates on Course
Age Requirements
(3B) Mobile Boom
Any Experience
1 Day
6 Max
16
Upon successful completion of this course, the candidate will receive an IPAF certificate and the new Smart PAL Card. These are valid for five years.
Declaration: All IPAF Training courses will be undertaken at an IPAF Accredited Training Centre by IPAF Accredited Instructors
This category is for Mobile Vertical Platforms, which now covers Scissor Lifts (SL) and Mobile Vertical Personnel Platforms (VPP)
Machine Type
Operator Experience
Course Duration
Delegates on Course
Age Requirements
(3A) Mobile Vertical
Any Experience
1 Day
6 Max
16
Upon successful completion of this course, the candidate will receive an IPAF certificate and the new Smart PAL Card. These are valid for five years.
Declaration: All IPAF Training courses will be undertaken at an IPAF Accredited Training Centre by IPAF Accredited Instructors
