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IPAF Information

The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) promotes the safe and effective use of powered access worldwide. Set up in 1983, IPAF is a not-for-profit members’ organisation that represents the interests of manufacturers, distributors, users, and rental and training companies.

The IPAF training programme for platform operators is certified by TÜV as conforming to ISO 18878. More than 80,000 operators are trained each year through a worldwide network of over 400 training centres. Successful trainees are awarded the PAL Card (Powered Access Licence), the most widely held and recognised proof of training for platform operators.

Training in the use of work equipment is required by most health and safety legislation and work at height regulations. Employers are obliged to train employees. The IPAF training programme for platform operators was developed by leading industry professionals. It is certified by TÜV as conforming to the international standard ISO 18878:2004 Mobile elevating work platforms – Operator (driver) training.

IPAF Training Courses Available

Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) courses for:

  • Operators
  • Demonstrators
  • Instructors

Categories of MEWP equipment:

  • Static Vertical (1a)
  • Static Boom (1b)
  • Mobile Vertical (3a)
  • Mobile Boom (3b)
  • Push Around Vertical (PAV)
  • Insulated Aerical Device (IAD)
  • Specialist machines (SPECIAL)

Mast Climbing Work Platform (MCWP) courses for:

  • Mobile Operators
  • Demonstrators
  • Installers
  • Advanced Installers
  • Instructors

Other IPAF training courses:

  • Harness Use and Inspection (H)
  • Loading/Unloading (LOAD)
  • MEWPs for Managers (MM)
  • Telehandler Platform - Integrated (TPI)


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