IPAF's Auditing Activities

All active IPAF training centres are subject to quality audits and expected to meet stringent
quality procedures. IPAF has increased its auditing activities internationally to ensure that
training is delivered to high standards on a consistent basis throughout the world. The IPAF training programme for platform operators is certified by TÜV as conforming to ISO 18878.

There are three types of audits: initial audits of facilities, annual surveillance audits and
unannounced audits. IPAF-approved training centres receive a surveillance visit each year. This involves a review of the training facilities and identification of any corrective action needed. The auditor also examines the training paperwork and instructors’ records to verify compliance with the documented training centre requirements. Unannounced visits are
selected at random by the IPAF auditing team from the dates and locations provided through the IPAF online application system. The auditor assesses the day’s training session, which includes a theory and a practical part.

The IPAF auditing team comprises independent, quality assurance professionals who have experience in the access industry. All IPAF auditors are accredited ISO 9001 lead auditors.