IPAF 3a & 3b MEWP Course in Harworth, Nottinghamshire (Classroom)
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Our IPAF 3a and 3b course is a one-day classroom and practical course covering mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs). Category 3a covers mobile vertical platforms such as scissor lifts, and 3b covers mobile boom platforms such as cherry pickers. Both categories are delivered together in a single day.
Who Should Attend
This course is for anyone required to operate scissor lifts or boom-type MEWPs on site. Delegates should be physically fit and have a reasonable standard of English to complete the theory assessment.
What You Will Learn
- MEWP categories, terminology and applications
- Relevant legislation and operator responsibilities
- Pre-use inspections and daily checks
- Hazard identification, ground conditions and exclusion zones
- Safe operating techniques for both 3a and 3b machines
- Emergency lowering and rescue planning
Certification
Successful delegates receive an IPAF PAL Card covering categories 3a and 3b, valid for five years. This listing is for the digital PAL Card. A physical card is available at additional cost — contact us if you require one.
Delivery Method
Classroom and practical delivery at our training centre: Unit 9 Snape Lane Industrial Estate, Harworth, Doncaster, DN11 8SP. Saturday dates are available for group bookings on request.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 3a and 3b?
3a covers mobile vertical platforms such as scissor lifts. 3b covers mobile boom platforms such as cherry pickers. This course covers both.
How long is the PAL Card valid?
Five years from the date of successful completion.
Is this the digital or physical card?
This listing covers the digital PAL Card. A physical card is available at additional cost — contact us before booking if you need one.
Are Saturday courses available?
Yes, for group bookings. Contact us to arrange.
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.
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We are MECsafe, an established health and safety compliance and training consultancy serving the construction industry from our purpose-built facilities in Harworth, Nottinghamshire. We have been supporting contractors and clients across the building and construction sector for many years.
We are an approved member of the CITB Training Provider Network and deliver the full CITB Site Safety Plus suite alongside CCNSG Safety Passport, IPAF, PASMA, UKATA asbestos awareness, confined space, NRSWA and a wide range of general site health and safety courses. We also offer construction NVQs.
We specialise in the application of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, and our training sits alongside a broader compliance offering that includes CDM consultancy, site safety inspections, fire risk assessments and asbestos surveys. Our services are available nationally, from small maintenance and engineering contractors to multi-disciplined organisations.
Envico is working in association with MECsafe offering CITB and other health and safety training courses and is not accredited by or associated with CITB or any other examination bodies, awarding bodies, institutions or organisations in any way whatsoever.