IPAF Scissor & Boom Dual Category 3a & 3b
Course Overview
Duration: 1-3 Days
Max Number of Delegates: 4
Length of Certification: 5 Years
Accreditation: IPAF
Who Should Attend?
This programme is designed for managers, supervisors and operatives who may need to use or control powered access equipment in a work environment.
Aim
To provide delegates with a thorough understanding of the need for safety associated with powered access equipment.
Knowledge
Additional information
Delegates attending this course should be 18+ years and be physically and mentally fit to withstand the rigours of training. The content of this course includes awareness of periodic examinations of equipment.
The course does not provide full training in maintenance of equipment. Additional training relating to this subject may be of benefit to delegates (further information available upon request).
Practical exercises will not be experiencing falls of any kind. The delegate will not be deemed competent in rescue procedures.
Course
Content
- Health & Safety legislation
- Operator responsibilities
- Safe operating guide
- Safe use of Mobile Elevating Working Platforms (MEWPS)
- Machine pre-user checks
- Safe working environments
- Machine familiarisation
- Pre-start safety checks & function controls
- Machine operating session
- Practical test
- Safe work at heights
- Harness Awareness
Training Methods
Classroom based tutorials with group participation combined with practical exercises. Delegates must successfully pass both theory and practical assessment.
Courses are run nationally 6 days a week. For further information fill out the form below.
