1 day 
1-4 attendees 
accredited by IPAF
Course objectives
By the end of the course the operator should be able to:
- Site and operate machine safely in relation to task
- Demonstrate an understanding of responsibilitiesunder current relevant legislation
- Operate the machine safely and correctly inaccordance with manufacturers’ manual andinstructions and accepted good practice
- Demonstrate an understanding for the need ofPersonal Protective Equipment.
- Servicing and inspection
- Emergency controls
- Moving and locating machine
- Tilt alarms
- Weather conditions
- PPE recommendations
- Ground inspection
- Overhead obstructions
- Spatial awareness
Course content
- Relevant regulations/legislation
- Operators code of safe practice
- Introduction to machine
- Controls and instruments
- Limitations of use
- Components of machine
- Main platform types
- Pre-start inspection/maintenance
- Overhead trapping dangers
Refresher period
IPAF renewal course after 5 years
Any other relevant information
The IPAF issue the PAL card to platform operators who have successfully completed a training course conducted by an IPAF approved training centre.
As the assembly and use of MEWPs can be physically demanding, users should be physically fit and in good health and should, generally not have problems with eyesight or hearing, heart disease, high blood pressure, epilepsy, fear of heights/vertigo, giddiness/difficulty with balance, impaired limb function, alcohol or drug dependence or psychiatric illness.As a Training & Development agent, Street Cranexpress is not directly accredited or associated with any examining body. The courses we have advertised are delivered by an independently accredited training provider.
As a Training & Development agent, Street Cranexpress is not directly accredited or associated with any examining body. The courses we have advertised are delivered by an independently accredited training provider.
Recommended follow-on courses
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