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Scissor Lift 3a IPAF MEWP Operator – NEWCASTLE – 10 July 2014

July 10, 2014

Details

Date:
July 10, 2014
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Venue

Newcastle
Phone:
0845 600 1550
Height for Hire (Aerials) Ltd. Wellington Road, Dunston Gateshead, Tyne & Wear NE11 9JL United Kingdom
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IPAF Scissor Lift 3a Course Duration

1 Day IPAF Operator training course for Scissor Lift 3a (typically 8.30am to 4.30pm) 

Please note that Self Propelled Boom 3b can also be done on the same day as Scissor Lift see our IPAF 3a & 3b course listed under Course List.

Location

This 1 day IPAF Scissor Lift training course is available daily from any of our training centres (Belfast, Glasgow, Newcastle,Manchester, Midlands / Banbury, London, Ashbourne, Limerick, Cork).

On-site Scissor Lift training on your premises is also available anywhere in the UK and Ireland subject to minimum numbers. A suitable room would be required for on-site training for the theory section of the course, and a Scissor Lift is needed for the practical. A copy of the current 6 monthly Certificate of Thorough Examination for each Scissor Lift is required.

IPAF Scissor Lift 3a Certification

Successful delegates will receive an IPAF PAL Card for 3a Scissor Lift valid for 5 years, a 3a Scissor Lift IPAF Certificate of Training, an IPAF safety guide and an IPAF log book. Photographs for the operator card are taken on site and included in the above price.

IPAF Scissor Lift 3a Course Description

  • Course content
  • Introduction and pre-course theory test
  • MEWP categories
  • Structural parts
  • Regulations ISO 18878, PUWER, LOLER, RIDDOR, WAHR, MHSW
  • Pre-use inspection/handover
  • Safe operating methods and hazards
  • Theory test practical training
  • Scissor Lift Practical assessment
  • Licence renewal & log books
  • Course evaluation 

IPAF Scissor Lift 3a Trainee Requirements

Candidates for IPAF Scissor Lift courses must be at least 16 years of age. They must be medically fit to operate machinery

IPAF Scissor Lift PPE Requirements

Trainees must have the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment with them i.e. Helmet, Safety Boots, Hi-Viz Vest, Harness & Lanyard.

Who Should Attend IPAF Scissor Lift training?

This IPAF Scissor Lift 3a Operator training course is suitable for anyone who operates scissor lifts and mobile vertical access platforms.

IPAF Scissor Lift Course Objectives

To provide delegates with the essential knowledge required to operate cateogry 3a / Scissor Lifts efficiently and safely.

IPAF Scissor Lift Training Methods

Presentation with slides, video, printed course material, demonstration, practical use.

Who Will Benefit from IPAF Scissor Lift Training?

All those in your organisation who use, supervise or manage the use of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms eg. powered access scissor lifts or mobile vertical aerial work platforms.