The comprehensive range of IPAF training courses for the Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MWP) is detailed below. IPAF also has mast climbing work platforms (MCWP) and hoisting courses.
MEWP OPERATOR TRAINING
Course Length: Half every day to a few days (depending on the machine’s category). Theory eLearning is on the market upon completion of the PAL card. This training course instructs the operator to style and operate a spread of MWPs, called cherry pickers, airlifts, or scissor lifts. Categories include static vertical, static boom, mobile vertical, mobile boom, specialist machines (unique). The training course for ballyrag Vertical (PAV) MWPs takes half daily, and Insulated Air Device (IAD) MWPs take two days. IPAF’s MWP Operator Training is certified by TÜV by the international standard ISO 18878 Mobile Elevating Work Platforms Ope Operator (Driver) Training. The course duration depends on the sort, in fact, the experience of the trainee, the complexity of the machine, and therefore the number of machine classes to be taken. Each day is a minimum of seven hours.
PAL+ ADVANCED MEWP OPERATOR TRAINING
Course Length: One-day video game Simulator course is obtainable upon completion of PAL card. Paul + is an optional, one-day extra category-specific training aimed toward operating operators in high-risk or challenging environments. Available machine categories are 1b +, 3a +, 3b +. Approved training centers providing IPAF’s PAL + Advanced Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MWP) operator courses now have the chance to supply candidates with a uniform assessment using real MWPs in a very VR environment. As another, explore a specially built superstructure to run around and around. Read more about VR Paul +.
MEWP DEMONSTRATOR TRAINING
Course Length: sooner or later on completion of PAL card. This course trains a demonstrator to create operators responsive to their responsibilities and demonstrate the restrictions of pre-existing and safe operating procedures and MVPs.
MEWP INSTRUCTOR TRAINING
Course length: five days. Upon completion of the PAL card. For those that wish to become an IPAF instructor, an IPAF provides training through an approved training center or as an independent instructor through one or more training centers. Machines and also the ability to convey information to candidates.
HARNESS USE AND INSPECTION
Course length: half every day. Upon completion of the certificate. This course instructs a user to soundly select, inspect, and use control and related equipment when using an MWP.
LOADING/UNLOADING MEWPS
Course length: in some unspecified time in the future. Confirm upon completion. This course instructs the operator and driver on proper safety procedures for loading, unloading, and machinery security before or after road transport.
MEWPS FOR MANAGERS
Course Length: One-day e-learning is accessible upon completion of the certificate. MWPs for managers are required for people who plan, monitor, and manage mobile elevating work platforms MWPs within the workplace. Available as an eLearning or a full-day course at the IPAF Training Center.
MEWP SUPERVISOR
North America only. Course in line with ANSI. Course length: half every day. E-learning is obtainable upon completion of the certificate. For those in North America who plan, monitor, and manage the employment of the mobile elevating work platform MWPs within the workplace. Available as an eLearning or half-day course at an IPAF training center.
PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION (PDI)
Course length: one to 2 days, looking at experience. Upon completion of the certificate. IPAF’s one-day pre-delivery inspection course enables trained individuals to perform PDIs of MWPs in an organized and systematic manner.
COMPETENT ASSESSED PERSON (CAP)
Course Length: in the future after the completion of the CAP card. The IPAF Qualification Assessor (CAP) program focuses on an essential aspect of machine self-protection. This is often an assessment of experience within the complete examination of MWPs.