IPAF Training
Get your IPAF PAL Card for cherry pickers, scissor lifts and boom lifts. Industry-standard certification for working at height — valid for 5 years.
IPAF training (International Powered Access Federation) is the globally recognised standard for operating Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWPs) including cherry pickers, scissor lifts, and boom lifts. An IPAF PAL Card proves you are competent to work safely at height using powered access equipment.
Direct Training is an IPAF-approved training centre delivering courses across London and the UK. Our IPAF courses include theory, practical operation, and assessment — with successful candidates receiving the IPAF PAL Card valid for 5 years.
IPAF Training Breakdown
| Training Duration | 1 Day (Single Category) – 2 Days (Combined Categories) |
| Training Location | London & 65+ Nationwide Centres |
| Operator Salary | £22,000 – £35,000+ Annually |
| PAL Card Validity | 5 Years from Date of Issue |
| National Pass Rate | 98% Pass Rate |
| Certification | IPAF PAL Card — Internationally Recognised |
IPAF Categories We Offer
| Category | Equipment | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1a | Static Vertical (Scissor Lift) | 1 Day |
| 1b | Static Boom | 1 Day |
| 3a | Mobile Vertical (Scissor Lift) | 1 Day |
| 3b | Mobile Boom (Cherry Picker) | 1 Day |
| 1a + 3a | Combined Scissor Lifts | 1 Day |
| 3a + 3b | Combined Mobile (Scissor + Boom) | 2 Days |
| 1b + 3b | Combined Boom Lifts | 2 Days |
📑 Course Agenda
- ✔️ IPAF safety theory & legislation
- ✔️ Types of MEWPs & their applications
- ✔️ Pre-use inspection procedures
- ✔️ Safe set-up & positioning
- ✔️ Operating controls & emergency lowering
- ✔️ Working at height regulations
- ✔️ Hazard identification & risk assessment
- ✔️ Ground conditions assessment
- ✔️ Exclusion zones & overhead hazards
- ✔️ Harness use & fall protection
- ✔️ Rescue procedures
- ✔️ Final practical & theory assessment
📅 What's Included
Theory Training:
IPAF eLearning or classroom-based theory module
Practical Training:
Hands-on machine operation & manoeuvring
Assessment:
Practical and theory test
Certification:
IPAF PAL Card posted within 5 working days
Why Choose Direct Training for IPAF Courses?
- IPAF-approved training centre
- Experienced IPAF instructors
- PAL Card valid for 5 years internationally
- 1-2 day courses — minimal time off work
- 98% national pass rate
- Multiple MEWP categories available
- On-site training at your premises
- Ideal for construction, maintenance & events workers
IPAF Training Locations
We deliver IPAF training across London and all the areas we cover within London — from Croydon and Ilford to Wembley, Enfield and Romford.
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