IPAF Dual 3a & 3b Operator in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire (Classroom)
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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.
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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.
After completing the course, learners can order their certificate directly from the provider.
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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.

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Read the access platform guideWhat'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
Venue
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG5 1DX
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