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IPAF MEWPs for Managers Training

IPAF MEWPs for Managers training is the essential course for those who plan, supervise and manage the use of mobile elevating work platforms MEWPs in the workplace.

IPAFs MEWPs for Managers training course covers what managers need to know for safe and effective use of MEWPs on site, including planning the job, conducting a risk assessment, selecting the right equipment for optimum cost-efficiency and mitigating all possible risks.

Who is the IPAF MEWPs for Managers Course For?

This IPAF MEWPs for Managers course is essential if you are involved with planning and overseeing operations involving Access Platforms (MEWPS). Although it is not an operational qualification it provides you with the knowledge required to manage operators using these machines.

IPAF MEWPs for Managers Course Content

  • MEWP Legislation & guidance
  • Rental Terms & Conditions
  • Machine types & use
  • Structural parts and MEWP selection
  • Operator training and familiarisation requirements
  • Operator daily inspection requirements
  • MEWP personal fall protection
  • Safe operating methods and hazard awareness
  • Safety Beyond training
    Completion of the course:

IPAF Certificate

You will be required to take a written test/examination. If you are successful in completing the course and test you will receive the IPAF MEWPs for managers qualification and a digital certificate, this will also be available in the ePAL app.

All IPAF certificates will be received electronically as a PDF.

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The IPAF MEWPs for Manager Course is Available Online (Instructor-led)

Companies that use MEWPs need to know what their management and legal responsibilities are and how to ensure the most effective use of MEWPs. This online course covers what managers need to know for safe and effective use of MEWPs on site, including planning the job, conducting a risk assessment, selecting the right equipment for optimum cost-efficiency and mitigating all possible risks. In most countries there is a requirement for employers to train all employees who plan, supervise or manage work at height and the use of equipment for such work.

The IPAF MEWPs for Managers is aimed at those who plan, supervise or manage work at height with Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs).

  • Do you know what your legal obligations are?
  • Have you selected the right machine for the job at hand?
  • Who is operating MEWPs on your site and have they been trained and familiarised?
  • Have you considered the potential hazards and taken preventive measures?

This MEWPs for managers online training course will help you answer these questions and prepare you to safely and effectively manage MEWPs on site.

Who is the IPAF MEWPs for Managers Course Suitable For?

The IPAF MEWPs for Managers online course is suitable for employers, project managers, foremen and supervisors working in a broad range of industries such as construction, facilities management, retail, airports and arboriculture. It is suitable for anyone who is responsible for planning and overseeing the use of MEWPs on their job site.

Qualification

This course is about planning, supervising and managing the use of MEWPs, and not about operating equipment. It ends
with a written test that candidates must pass. Upon successful completion of the theory test, candidates will receive an IPAF certificate. Those who hold a valid Powered Access Licence for operating equipment can have the MEWPs for Managers (MM) category added to their PAL Card.

The IPAF MEWPs for Managers Course Is Available Online!

The IPAF MEWPs for Managers course is available online in the form of e-learning. This MEWPs for Managers e-learning course is essential for anyone involved with planning and overseeing operations involving Access Platforms (MEWPS). It is not an operational qualification however it provides delegates the knowledge required to manage operators using these machines.

Who is the IPAF MEWPs for Managers Course Suitable For?

This online IPAF MEWPs for Managers course is suitable if you are responsible for planning and overseeing the use of MEWPS in connection with your work. Examples would be employers, project managers, foremen and supervisors working in a broad range of industries, such as construction, facilities management, retail, airports and arboriculture.

What’s Included in the IPAF MEWPs for Managers Course?

This e-learning version of the IPAF MEWPs for Managers course is completed via an online module.

Course Content

  • MEWP Legislation & guidance
  • Rental Terms & Conditions
  • Machine types & use
  • Structural parts and MEWP selection
  • Operator training and familiarisation requirements
  • Operator daily inspection requirements
  • MEWP personal fall protection
  • Safe operating methods and hazard awareness
  • Safety Beyond training

Course Duration

Approximately 4 hours in duration

Assessment and Certification

You will take an online test. If you are successful you will receive the IPAF MEWPS for Managers qualification and a digital certificate, this will also be available in the ePAL app.