Correct installation (and dismantling) of construction hoists must be carried out by a trained person to ensure the equipment is safe and effective to use throughout its duration on site.
Construction Hoist (CH)
Course Length: Five days (Installer), three days (Advanced Installer)
IPAF offers three harness courses to meet the needs of different candidates; Harness Awareness Course (HA), Harness User Course (HU), Harness Inspector Course (HI).
For people wishing to become an IPAF Instructor, employed by an IPAF Approved Training Centre or as an Independent Instructor delivering training through one or more training centres. This course trains and assesses an instructor to understand the delivery of the IPAF training programme and assesses knowledge on machines and the ability to convey information to candidates.
CAP stands for 'competent assessed person'. The one day IPAF CAP Training Programme is an advanced level of assessment leading to certification that candidates are proficient in undertaking statutory inspections of MEWPs, MCWPs or Construction Hoists (CHs), to the highest specification, as stipulated by legislation/regulations.
Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP), Mast Climbing Work Platform (MCWP), Construction Hoist (CH)
MEWPs for Managers is aimed at those who plan, supervise or manage work at height with Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs). Can be completed via eLearning or at an IPAF-approved training centre (one day course).
Loading, transportation, and unloading of plant machinery are vital logistical activities across many industries including powered access and construction. However, analysis of accident data reveals this activity is one of the leading causes of accidents and injuries. The course examines how these accidents occur and critically, how to prevent them to ensure safe and effective best practice.
Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP)
Course Length: One to three days depending on category
PAL+ is an optional, additional one day of category-specific training aimed at operators working in higher risk or challenging environments. Machine categories available are 1B+, 3A+, 3B+.
Static Boom (1B, 1B+), Mobile Vertical (3A, 3A+), Mobile Boom (3B, 3B+)
Existing PAL Card holders can choose the shorter, Operator Renewal Course, or the PAL+ Advanced Operator Course to renew and upskill at the same time. Operators can take the IPAF MEWP Operator Renewal Training Course or the IPAF PAL+ Advanced Operator Training Course.
Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP), Static Vertical (1A), Static Boom (1B, 1B+), Mobile Vertical (3A, 3A+), Mobile Boom (3B, 3B+), Insulated Aerial Device (IAD), Push Around Vertical (PAV), Specialist Machines (SPECIAL)
This course trains a demonstrator to familiarise operators with their responsibilities and to demonstrate pre-operational and safe operating procedures, and the limitations of MEWPs.
Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP), Static Vertical (1A), Static Boom (1B, 1B+), Mobile Vertical (3A, 3A+), Mobile Boom (3B, 3B+), Insulated Aerial Device (IAD), Push Around Vertical (PAV), Specialist Machines (SPECIAL)
This course instructs demonstrators, with full knowledge on the operating commands of the equipment, ensuring that they are able to perform the emergency descent (when applicable), carry out pre-us
Construction Hoist (CH), Passenger Hoists (PH), Construction Goods Hoists (GH), Transport Platforms (TPH)
This course instructs installers in charge of the installation of a Mast Climbing Work Platform (MCWP) in all standard configurations indicated by the manufacturer.
This course instructs advanced installers, in charge of the installation of an Mast Climbing Work Platform (MCWP) in all configurations, including special configurations and tailor-made projects.
Mast Climbing Work Platform (MCWP)
Course Length: Up to five days, depending on experience
This course instructs demonstrators, giving full knowledge on the operating commands of the equipment, and ensuring that they are able to perform an emergency descent, carry out pre-use/daily and w
This course trains and assesses an Instructor to understand the delivery of the IPAF training programme and assesses knowledge on machines and the ability to convey information to candidates.
Companies that use MCWPs and CHs need to know what their management and legal responsibilities are and how to ensure best use of equipment. This course covers what managers need to know for safe and effective use of MCWPs and CHs onsite, including planning the job, conducting a risk assessment, selecting machines and the right equipment for optimum cost-efficiency and for mitigating all possible risks.
Construction Hoist (CH), Passenger Hoists (PH), Construction Goods Hoists (GH), Transport Platforms (TPH), Mast Climbing Work Platform (MCWP)
This course instructs mobile operators who work from and operate a mobile mast climbing work platform (MCWP), giving them full knowledge of the controls of the equipment and ensuring they can carry
Mast Climbing Work Platform (MCWP)
Course Length: One to two days, depending on experience
MEWP overturn incidents often result in serious injuries or fatalities. Instability leading to overturn is commonly among the top four causes of lost time incidents (LTIs) annually, according to global data.
