{"title":"West Midlands (IPAF 1b)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eIPAF 1b Operator (Static Boom) Course in the West Midlands\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IPAF 1b Operator (Static Boom) course in the West Midlands provides delegates with the knowledge and practical skills required to operate static boom platforms safely and effectively. This short classroom-based course is ideal for those working at height with truck-mounted or trailer-mounted booms. Successful candidates receive the industry-recognised IPAF PAL card, valid for five years, demonstrating competence and compliance with UK health and safety standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd mobile lifts with the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ipaf-triple-1b-3a-3b-static-boom-mobile-scissor-mobile-boom-operator\" style=\"color:#3d8b40;text-decoration:underline;font-weight:600;\"\u003eTriple 1b, 3a \u0026amp; 3b\u003c\/a\u003e course, or take a single mobile category: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ipaf-3a-operator-training\" style=\"color:#3d8b40;text-decoration:underline;font-weight:600;\"\u003e3a\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ipaf-3b-operator-mobile-boom-course\" style=\"color:#3d8b40;text-decoration:underline;font-weight:600;\"\u003e3b\u003c\/a\u003e. See the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ipaf-1b-operator-course\" style=\"color:#3d8b40;text-decoration:underline;font-weight:600;\"\u003eIPAF 1b\u003c\/a\u003e details, or browse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ipaf-courses\" style=\"color:#3d8b40;text-decoration:underline;font-weight:600;\"\u003eIPAF courses\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ipaf-1b-operator-static-boom-course-birmingham","title":"IPAF 1b Operator (Static Boom) Course in Birmingham, West Midlands (Classroom)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout the IPAF 1b Operator Course in Birmingham\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eE-learning Option\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur 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 \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ipaf-operator-e-learning-course\"\u003eIPAF Operator E-learning course\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCourse Content\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMEWP categories\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStructural parts\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegulations\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-use inspection\/ handovers\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafe operating methods and hazards\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTheory test\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical training\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical assessment\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCourse evaluation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Should Attend\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDelivery Method\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course is delivered in a classroom in Birmingham, West Midlands, B40 1NT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCourse Duration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 Day\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCourse Type\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassroom\/Practical Session\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaximum Class Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6 Delegates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCourse Registration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7:30am\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCourse Start Time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7:45am\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCourse Finish Time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4:00pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf doing more than 1 category then the maximum class size reduces to 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelegates must arrive 15 minutes prior to course start time for registration.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish time is approximate and may be longer dependent on competency of delegates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCITB Grant Funding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCertification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRequirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelegates 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRefreshments\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTea and coffee will be provided throughout the day on all courses at all of our training centres. Please note that lunch is not provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Content\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pasma-courses\"\u003ePASMA Training Courses for Mobile Scaffold Tower Safety and Certification\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ipaf-courses\"\u003eIPAF Powered Access Training\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/working-at-height-courses\"\u003eWorking at Height courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/citb-courses\"\u003eCITB courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/smsts-courses\"\u003eSMSTS courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sssts-courses\"\u003eSSSTS courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/managing-safely-health-and-safety-for-managers-is-essential\/\"\u003eHealth 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