• Awareness of different types of MEWPs
• Safe operation of MEWPs and limitations of use
• Pre-use checks, inspection and function tests
• Planning the route before operating the MEWP
• Travelling the route and manoeuvring the MEWP
• Setting up the MEWP for work
• Basic operational practice
• Achievement testing
• Selection and use of fall arrest equipment
• Log book issue
• Course review and close

By the end of the course, the delegate will:

• Be fully aware of the relevant Health & Safety regulations and accident prevention and control
• Be fully aware of the needs regarding personal protection equipment
• Be able to manoeuvre the machine as required and drive the machine proficiently and safely
• Be able to correctly position and carry out the required tasks in a correct and proper manner.

Who needs a PAL Card?

If you need to work at height and use access equipment:

• IPAF believes that you should receive basic training
• In addition to your main job, e.g. electrician, painter, decorator, cleaner, you will acquire a new skill
• Platforms are designed to be easy to use and offer a safe way to work at height, but with basic training you will use the equipment more effectively and safely
• If you are an employerYou can be sure that legal requirements have been fulfilled if your platform operators have the PAL card
• Most legislation, covering Health & Safety obligations, accident prevention and work at height regulations, requires you to provide employees with proper and adequate training in the use of work equipment.
• IPAF training to the highest standard means that your platform operators will also work more efficiently and productively.

Course entry criteria

• Applicants should be at least 16 years old and physically fit
• It is desirable (but not mandatory) that applicants should be literate
• It is desirable (but not mandatory) that applicants have had driving experience as an indication of dexterity.