IPAF Dual 3a & 3b Operator in Wakefield, West Yorkshire (Classroom)

IPAF Dual 3a & 3b Operator Training

This 1-day course provides combined IPAF Operator training for both the 3a (scissor lift) and 3b (boom lift) categories, delivered at Pulse Hire's dedicated IPAF training centre in Wakefield. On successful completion, you'll receive your IPAF Powered Access Licence (PAL) card covering both categories, recognised by employers and sites across the UK and internationally.

Course Location

This course runs at Pulse Hire's training centre: Unit 1 Benton Office Park, Bennett Ave, Horbury, Wakefield, WF4 5RA, conveniently located near the M1 and M62. On-site training at your own workplace is also available – get in touch to discuss.

Who Should Attend

This course is suitable for new operators looking to gain their first scissor lift and boom lift qualifications, experienced operators seeking to refresh their skills or update their certification, and employers needing to ensure their staff meet health and safety compliance standards for powered access equipment.

Course Content

The course covers both IPAF categories in a single day:

• 3a (Scissor Lift / Mobile Vertical): pre-use inspections, safe operation techniques, hazard awareness, and emergency procedures.
• 3b (Boom Lift / Mobile Boom, including cherry pickers): thorough equipment checks, practical operation skills, and risk management for working at height on booms.

Training combines classroom theory with hands-on practical sessions using real scissor lifts and boom lifts.

Course Duration

This is a 1-day course, starting at 8am at the Wakefield training centre.

Assessment

Candidates complete a theory test covering both categories, followed by practical operating assessments on a scissor lift and a boom lift.

Certification

Successful candidates receive the IPAF Powered Access Licence (PAL) card covering both the 3a and 3b categories. The PAL card is valid for 5 years.

Why Take This Course

Gaining both the 3a and 3b categories in a single day is the most time-efficient way to become qualified on the powered access equipment most commonly used across construction, maintenance, and facilities management. Training is delivered by qualified instructors at a dedicated powered access training centre, with sessions running on most weekdays.

Book Your Course

Sessions run on most weekdays at our Wakefield training centre – choose an available date below. On-site training at your own premises is also available; contact us to arrange.

FAQ

Related Courses

• Pulse Hire Training Courses
• IPAF 1b Operator Training (Static Boom)

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Pulse Hire is an IPAF-accredited training provider based in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, with training centres in Wakefield and Leicester. Specialising in powered access training, Pulse Hire delivers accredited IPAF courses covering scissor lift (3a) and boom lift (3b) operation, helping operators and employers across the powered access industry meet safety and compliance standards. Courses combine hands-on practical training with theory covering pre-use inspections, safe operating techniques, hazard awareness and emergency procedures, delivered at their dedicated training centres or on-site at your workplace.

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