IPAF Dual 3a & 3b Operator in Tonbridge, Kent (Classroom)
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IPAF Dual 3a & 3b Operator Course in Tonbridge, Kent
Our IPAF Operator 3a & 3b course covers two MEWP categories in a single booking: Mobile Vertical (3a) scissor lifts and Mobile Boom (3b) cherry pickers. You will learn to prepare and safely operate both machine types in the workplace.
We deliver a minimum of seven hours of instruction and cap our groups at four delegates per instructor, so everyone gets meaningful time on the machines. Training generally runs over one to two days and mixes theory with practical work.
What the course involves
- Instructor-led training room presentation
- Written assessment
- Practical training
- Practical assessment
About IPAF certification
IPAF (the International Powered Access Federation) certification is an internationally recognised qualification for operating powered access machinery. More than 100,000 operators are trained each year through a worldwide network of training centres. As an approved training centre, we are audited by IPAF annually.
Where the course runs
Tonbridge Training Centre, TN9 1SS.
Training Venue
This course is delivered at a physical training venue in Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 1SS. Full joining instructions, including the exact address and arrival time, are sent by Envico once your booking is confirmed.
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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- Add delegate names to the form
- Choose appropriate number of delegates and 'Add to Cart'
- At checkout choose to pay by invoice later or debit/credit card.
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.
Kentec Training delivers industry-leading health and safety training courses designed to help individuals and organisations build competence, improve safety standards and meet UK compliance requirements. With a wide range of accredited programmes including IPAF, PASMA, CITB, first aid and workplace safety, training is delivered by experienced instructors with real-world expertise. Courses are available through flexible formats and modern training centres across the UK, ensuring practical, high-quality learning that translates directly into safer, more efficient workplaces.
Envico Limited is an independent intermediary working in association with Kentec Training. 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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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
Venue
Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 1SS
Full joining instructions, including the exact address and arrival time, are sent once your booking is confirmed.
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