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IPAF Powered Access Training Courses

Mr Plant Hire has a fully accredited IPAF Powered Access Training Centre in London and we can also offer this service nationwide.

Approved by the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF), the Powered Access Training Course provides operators/demonstrators with a PAL Operators License including Accreditation which is valid for 5 years. Operators will be trained to use a wide range of equipment depending on which categories they decide to be trained in.

We run a wide range of courses at Mr Plant Hire, please see the listings and make a enquiry within. If you can't see what you're looking for please call us direct on 020 8443 8804 or use the enquiry form below.

Our training programmes range from ½ day up to 3 days and usually include lunch if held at one of our training centres.

  • IPAF Operator Course (MEWP) Single Category Upto 6No
  • IPAF Operator Course (MEWP) Two Categories Upto 4No
  • IPAF Safety Harness Training (Upto 12No)
  • PASMA (Mobile Access Towers) Upto 12No


Please Note: Under the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations Act 1998, anyone using powered access equipment must be trained and accredited.


POWERED ACCESS TRAINING: Scissor Training, Boom Training, Flying Carpet Training, Cherry Picker Training, MEWP Training, Mobile Elevated Work Platform Training, Working At Height Training, Scissor Lift Safety Training, Access Training, Tower Training, PASMA Training, Scaffold Training, Aluminium Scaffold Training, Strike & Erect Training, Podium Training, IPAF Training



To enquire about any of our training courses please complete the form below:

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Available Training Courses

IPAF Operator (MEWP's) 1 Machine

This Hydraulic Work Platform (MEWP) Operator Course provides 1 day training at our training centre in Edmonton or on-site at your premises if preferred with your choice of lift.

Course include; Introduction, MEWP Categories, Structural Parts, Regulations, Pre-use inspection/handover, Safe operating methods and hazards, Theory test Pass or Fail, Practical training, Practical assessment Pass or Fail, Licence renewal and Log books.

Complete our enquiry form or email steve@mrplanthire.co.uk for further information.
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IPAF Operator (MEWP's) 2 Machines

This Hydraulic Work Platform (MEWP) Operator Course provides 1 day training at our training centre in Edmonton or on-site at your premises if preferred with your choice of two lifts.

Course include; Introduction, MEWP Categories, Structural Parts, Regulations, Pre-use inspection/handover, Safe operating methods and hazards, Theory test Pass or Fail, Practical training, Practical assessment Pass or Fail, Licence renewal and Log books.

Complete our enquiry form or email steve@mrplanthire.co.uk for further information.
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IPAF Harness Training

This IPAF Safety Harness Training Course instructs pupils on the safe use of safety harnesses when operating scissor lifts, telescopic and articulating booms, vertical platforms, van mounted platforms, truck mounted platforms and telehandlers with integrated controls.

The course is ½ day and can be held at our premises or yours.

Complete our enquiry form or email steve@mrplanthire.co.uk for further information.
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PASMA (Mobile Access Towers)

This 1 day training provides successful pupils with a competency certificate and an encapsulated photo-ID card verifying that they have passed the written and practical tests to PASMA's strictly enforced standards.

Course include; Introduction to Mobile Access Towers, Tower Assembly, Stability, Safe Use of Towers, Repositioning Towers, Tower Inspection, Care & Maintenance, Tower Dismantle, Regulations and Standards.

Complete our enquiry form or email steve@mrplanthire.co.uk for further information.
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Abrasive Wheels Training

This ½ day training covers safety aspects of maintaining and use of abrasive wheels. This course meets the statutory requirements of the Health & Safety Executive.

Course includes; Methods of storing, handling and transporting of abrasive wheels, Mounting of abrasive wheels, film and review, selection, inspection, mounting, dressing and truing rest-adjustment.

Complete our enquiry form or email steve@mrplanthire.co.uk for further information.
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Harness Training

This ½ day training instructs users on how to select, inspect and use a harness and associated equipment safely when using a MEWP.

Topics include; Awareness of the relevant Health and Safety Regulations, Awareness of the needs with regard to Personnel Protection Equipment against falls from height and the relevant requirements, How to identify and select the correct form of PPE against falls from height when using a MEWP, How to inspect and maintain a harness and lanyard, How to fit and use the harness and lanyard identified.

Complete our enquiry form or email steve@mrplanthire.co.uk for further information.
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Our Other Powered Access Training Courses Include:

Asbestos Awareness Training
½ day

Banksman, Slinger & Signaller Training
½ day

CITB Site Supervisors & Site Managers
2 or 5 days

Confined Spaces (inc. 15 mins rescue)
1 day

Confined Spaces (inc. full BA)
5 days

Fire Extinguisher Training
½ day

Fire Marshall Training
½ day

Forklift Training
1 day (renewal)
2 day (exp. Operator)
3 day (novice)

HSE Registered First Aid Training
1 or 3 days

IOSH Managing Safely Training
1 or 5 days

IPAF MEWP's for Managers Training
1 day

IPAF Instructor Training
5 days

Leptospirosis Training
½ day

Manual Handling Training
½ day

NEBOSH Construction Certificate
15 days

PASMA (Low Level) Training
½ day

PASMA (Working at Height Essentials) Training
½ day



For further information on any of the above training courses please complete our enquiry form or email steve@mrplanthire.co.uk
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