IPAF Dual 3a & 3b Operator in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire (Classroom)

Regular price £195.00 GBP
Provider located in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
IPAF, PASMA and UKATA approved
Part of PRS Hire, est. 1980
PTLLS-qualified, industry-certified trainers
Purpose-built air-conditioned training centre
Apple Pay BancontactBizumGoogle Pay iDEAL WeroMaestroMastercard SatispayVisa
Course bookings are subject to VAT in the UK and some other countries. If VAT is applicable in your country, it will be added at checkout.
1). Choose course date and other options (if applicable)
2). Add delegate names to the form below
3). Choose number of delegates and 'Add to Cart'
4). At checkout choose to pay by invoice later or debit/credit card
Course Dates
Please note: online virtual (Instructor-led) and traditional classroom course dates are subject to availability. In the event your chosen dates are not available, you will be offered alternative course dates or a full refund. E-learning and NVQs are not subject to availability and may be booked and enrolled upon at any time.

Share this course with friends and followers on social media.

What is the IPAF 3a & 3b Operator Course?

A one-day IPAF operator course covering both category 3a (scissor lifts) and 3b (cherry pickers) in a single booking. The IPAF (International Powered Access Federation) training programme was developed by leading industry professionals and is certified by TÜV as conforming to the international standard ISO 18878, Mobile Elevating Work Platforms – Operator (driver) training. The aim is to instruct an operator to prepare and safely operate various types of MEWP and to obtain an IPAF MEWP operator's licence.

Who is the IPAF 3a & 3b Operator Course Suitable For?

Anyone who operates, or is going to operate, scissor lifts and boom-type mobile elevating work platforms as part of their work.

What's Included in the IPAF 3a & 3b Operator Course?

A day of theory and practical training at an IPAF-approved training centre, and the PAL Card (Powered Access Licence) on success.

Delivery Method

Classroom and practical, at the provider's training centre at Ellesmere Business Park, Nottingham.

Course Duration

1 day

Course Content

At the end of the course the operator will:

  • Be aware of the relevant health and safety regulations
  • Be aware of accident prevention and control
  • Be aware of the needs regarding personal protection
  • Be aware of the need to refer to the machine operating manual
  • Drive the MEWP safely and manoeuvre the machine as required, to correctly position it and carry out the required tasks in a correct and proper manner, inside and outside a building

Certification

Delegates who successfully complete the course receive a certificate and a PAL Card (Powered Access Licence), issued by IPAF to platform operators trained at an IPAF-approved training centre. The PAL Card is recognised across industries as proof of platform operator training to the highest standard, and is valid for five years.

Related Content

Training Venue

This course is delivered at a physical training venue in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG5 1DX. Full joining instructions, including the exact address and arrival time, are sent by Envico once your booking is confirmed.

Get directions to NG5 1DX

After completing the course, learners can order their certificate directly from the provider.

To join online courses, delegates have to log in via a link provided through a computer or laptop with a camera, screen, microphone and access to the internet.

Connection quality is the responsibility of the delegate. If you need to download free video conferencing software please visit our video conferencing software page where you can download the software specified by PRS Training Services.

E-learning and Online (Instructor-led) training is more flexible, efficient, and cost-effective.

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 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.

PRS Training Services is a Nottingham health and safety training provider with nearly a decade in the sector, running open courses from its own training centre at Ellesmere Business Park and delivering the same courses on customers' sites. It trains across construction, manufacturing, maintenance, retail, hospitality, schools and offices, and backs the training with a health and safety consultancy that carries out site audits and accident investigations

Envico Limited is an independent intermediary working in association with PRS Training Services. Envico is not accredited by or associated with examination bodies or institutions in any way. All courses advertised on this website are advertised and delivered by independent and established accredited or approved training providers.

Customer Reviews

Be the first to write a review
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
Sponsored · Working at height

Hiring a cherry picker or scissor lift?

Access platform hire costs, self-drive vs operated hire and the IPAF categories to check, then compare local hire firms on Raybee. No booking fees.

Read the access platform guide

What's included

Awarding body
IPAF
Certificate
IPAF PAL Card (digital, via the ePAL app)
Validity
5 years
Duration
1 day
  • Theory test followed by practical test
  • Practical training on your chosen MEWP categories
  • Categories recorded on your PAL Card
  • Joining instructions sent before the course
  • VAT invoice for your accounts
  • Free renewal reminders on your training dashboard
Never miss a renewal. Every booking goes on your free training dashboard, with reminders before certificates expire.
See how (opens in a new window)

Venue

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG5 1DX

Full joining instructions, including the exact address and arrival time, are sent once your booking is confirmed.

Get directions to NG5 1DX

Enter your postcode above and the directions will start from there. Otherwise Google Maps uses your current location.

Compare IPAF Dual 3a & 3b Operator venues

Enter your postcode in the Venue section above to sort these venues by distance.

VenueNext datePriceDistance
Accrington
Utilities Training
6 Nov 2026 £210 + VAT
Blackburn
One Stop Safety Training
04 Nov 2026 £195 + VAT
Milton Keynes
AFI Training
3 Nov 2026 £225 + VAT
Didcot
Nationwide Platforms
10 Nov 2026 £230 + VAT
Taunton
Nationwide Platforms
4 Nov 2026 £230 + VAT
Sunderland
One Stop Safety Training
06 Nov 2026 £195 + VAT
Leeds
The Safety Maintenance Company
4 Jan 2027 £220 + VAT
Ilkeston
The Safety Maintenance Company
4 Jan 2027 £220 + VAT
Nottingham (this course)
PRS Training Services
3 Nov 2026 £195 + VAT
Warrington
OMS
2 Dec 2026 £260 + VAT
Coalville
OMS
3 Nov 2026 £260 + VAT
Salford
One Stop Safety Training
04 Jan 2027 £215 + VAT
Tonbridge
Kentec Training
3 Nov 2026 £245 + VAT
Ashford
Kentec Training
3 Nov 2026 £245 + VAT
Wednesbury
Nationwide Platforms
Dates coming soon £230 + VAT
Warrington
Nationwide Platforms
Dates coming soon £230 + VAT
Uxbridge
Nationwide Platforms
Dates coming soon £325 + VAT
Swansea
Nationwide Platforms
4 Nov 2026 £230 + VAT
Southampton
Nationwide Platforms
10 Nov 2026 £230 + VAT
Scunthorpe
Nationwide Platforms
3 Nov 2026 £230 + VAT
Rochester
Nationwide Platforms
3 Nov 2026 £325 + VAT
Nottingham
Nationwide Platforms
11 Nov 2026 £230 + VAT
Norwich
Nationwide Platforms
6 Nov 2026 £230 + VAT
Luton
Nationwide Platforms
3 Nov 2026 £325 + VAT
Leicester
Nationwide Platforms
5 Nov 2026 £230 + VAT
Leeds
Nationwide Platforms
3 Nov 2026 £230 + VAT
Grays
Nationwide Platforms
Dates coming soon £325 + VAT
Glasgow
Nationwide Platforms
5 Nov 2026 £230 + VAT
Edinburgh
Nationwide Platforms
3 Nov 2026 £230 + VAT
Durham
Nationwide Platforms
5 Nov 2026 £230 + VAT
Dundee
Nationwide Platforms
9 Nov 2026 £230 + VAT
Cardiff
Nationwide Platforms
3 Nov 2026 £230 + VAT
Bristol
Nationwide Platforms
4 Nov 2026 £230 + VAT
Blackburn
Nationwide Platforms
3 Nov 2026 £230 + VAT
Aberdeen
Nationwide Platforms
5 Nov 2026 £230 + VAT
Wakefield
Pulse Hire
03 Nov 2026 £210 + VAT
Glasgow
Highreach Training Services
3 Nov 2026 £220 + VAT

See all Working at Height courses →

More courses from PRS Training Services

View all 6 PRS Training Services courses →