Course Overview
The IPAF operator course instructs a candidate to prepare and safely operate various types of MEWPs, also referred to as cherry pickers, aerial lifts or scissor lifts.
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Entry Requirements
None
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Summary of Outcomes
Successful delegates gain increased employment opportunities in job roles that require the use of Boom MEWPs.
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Course Modules
• Awareness of relevant Health and Safety regulations.
• Awareness of accident prevention and control.
• Awareness of the needs regarding personnel protection.
• Awareness of the need to refer to the machine’s Operating Manual.
• Drive the MEWP safely and manoeuvre the machine as required, to correctly position and carry out the required tasks in a correct and proper manner.
• The pre-use checks and daily maintenance to be carried out prior to commencing work.
• The correct and safe method of operating the specific machine.
• The correct emergency procedures, capacities and limitations to enable safe operation.
• Selection and use of fall protection equipment covering, as a minimum, anchorage points in platforms, harness standards, explanation of fall arrest, lanyard types, harness inspection, use and correct fitting, rescue procedures, current recommendations -
Method of Assessment
Theory & practical test
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Additional Costs
£325.00
Location
Locations across wales or in-house at your business
Course length
1D