IPAF Dual 3a & 3b Operator (Mobile Scissor & Mobile Boom) in Rochester, Kent (Classroom)

The IPAF 3a & 3b Operator course trains delegates to safely prepare and operate Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) in categories 3a (mobile vertical – scissor lifts) and 3b (mobile boom – cherry pickers). Delivered at Nationwide Platforms’ Rochester training centre by award-winning IPAF-accredited instructors.

Who is this course for?

Anyone required to operate scissor lifts or mobile boom lifts as part of their work, including new operators and those renewing an existing PAL card. No prior experience is required, but delegates must be physically fit and able to understand spoken and written English.

What does the course cover?

• Pre-use inspection and machine familiarisation
• Safe set-up, driving and manoeuvring of 3a and 3b MEWPs
• Relevant health and safety legislation and site responsibilities
• Hazard awareness and safe working at height
• Theory and practical assessment to IPAF standards

Certification

Successful delegates receive the IPAF 3a and 3b qualification and an IPAF Certificate of Training, accessible via the IPAF ePAL app. A physical PAL card can be arranged for an additional charge. The qualification is valid for five years.

Where is the course held?

Classroom and practical training at Nationwide Platforms’ Rochester centre, Kent.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need experience to attend?
No prior experience is required. The course is suitable for both new operators and those renewing their licence.

How long is the course?
This is a one-day course.

How long is the certificate valid?
The IPAF PAL card is valid for five years from completion.

What is the difference between 3a and 3b?
3a covers mobile vertical lifts (scissor lifts); 3b covers mobile boom lifts (cherry pickers). This course covers both.

Will I get a physical PAL card?
Certification is issued digitally via the IPAF ePAL app. A physical card can be arranged with the training department for an additional charge.

Will I receive joining instructions?
Yes. You will receive a confirmation email with your order details, and joining instructions will follow within one business working day.

For short courses a completion certificate is available at the end of the course. You can screenshot this or print it out to confirm completion of the training.

For accredited courses a certificate will be sent directly to you from the appropriate awarding body.

All you need to complete our e-learning courses is a computer, tablet or smartphone and an internet connection.

The course experience is optimised if using Microsoft Edge, IOS 9 onwards, and Google Chrome.

Please note: the course assessment will not run on Firefox.

E-learning is flexible, efficient, and cost-effective, meaning you can progress through the modules at your own pace, at your own time to fit the training in around your work and personal life.

Short online courses also help employers to demonstrate that they have fulfilled their legal duties to ensure their personnel have been adequately trained.

Once the courses have been completed, a confirmation of results can be saved or printed as evidence. This can then be kept on record as evidence of suitable training.

You will instantly receive a confirmation email with your order details and your course login details will follow within one business working day.

Please note that course bookings can not be processed outside of normal working hours, over weekends or on bank holidays and will be processed the next business working day.

Step 1

Click the 'Buy' or 'Add to cart' button and you will be taken to our payment/booking page where you can choose to pay online now using a debit/credit card or you can pay later by invoice.

Step 2

Once you have paid for your course(s), you will receive an email from our team advising how to begin your training.

Step 3

You will be provided with a username and password which will enable you to access the e-learning portal. Login to start your course, once you have completed and passed the course, you will be able to download and print your certificate straight away.

We are the European market leader in powered access training, with more instructors, training centers and experience in delivering working at height training than anyone else.

We have 29 training centers ideally located throughout the UK, training over 22,000 delegates each year.

Our range of courses includes IPAF, PASMA, IOSH, The Ladder Association and many more accredited courses delivered by our highly trained, award-winning instructors.

We have one clear price that includes training and full digital certification.

Envico is working in partnership with Nationwide Platforms offering IPAF training and is not accredited by or associated with IPAF or any other examination bodies, awarding bodies, institutions or organisations in any way whatsoever.