IPAF Training Courses
Cherry Picker, Scissor Lift & Static Boom Lift Training Courses
Nationwide Platforms is the largest provider of IPAF training courses throughout Europe. We have training centres located throughout the UK, from Aberdeen to Cornwall, ensuring that we'll have one local to you. We also offer some online courses so you can fit your training around your other commitments.
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Why complete IPAF training courses?
We're accredited by IPAF and all of our courses are delivered by our highly trained, award-winning instructors.
These courses have been designed by IPAF (International Powered Access Federation) to ensure you are compliant with health & safety regulations when using powered access equipment. Anyone who operates a Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWPs) e.g a cherry picker or scissor lift requires an IPAF PAL Card and IPAF Licence that should be renewed every 5 years.
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IPAF 3A and 3B Operator Training Course
28/07/2025 - 23/12/2025The IPAF 3a and 3b Training Course instructs an operator to prepare and operate various types of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) including cherry pickers, scissor lifts, and mobile booms such as articulated & electric boom lifts
IPAF 3A and 3B Operator Training Course [London]
29/07/2025 - 23/12/2025The IPAF 3a and 3b Training Course instructs an operator to prepare and operate various types of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) including cherry pickers, scissor lifts, and mobile booms such as articulated & electric boom lifts
IPAF 3A and 3B Operator Training Course [SAT]
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The IPAF 3a and 3b Training Course instructs an operator to prepare and operate various types of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) including cherry pickers, scissor lifts, and mobile booms such as articulated & electric boom lifts.
IPAF 3A Operator Training Course
The IPAF 3a Training Course instructs an operator to prepare and operate various types of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) namely scissor lifts.
The machine categories included are:
- Mobile Scissor Lifts (3a): Scissor lifts, mobile vertical personnel platforms
IPAF 3A Operator Training Course [London]
The IPAF 3a Training Course instructs an operator to prepare and operate various types of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) namely scissor lifts.
The machine categories included are:
- Mobile Scissor Lifts (3a): Scissor lifts, mobile vertical personnel platforms
IPAF Competent Assessed Person (CAP) Programme
The IPAF CAP programme provides up-to-date guidance for platform engineers on compliance with regulatory requirements and evidence that individuals are competent persons to plan, manage or conduct thorough examinations of powered access platforms.
IPAF Harness Awareness and Harness User
The IPAF Harness Awareness and User course is a combination of the Harness Awareness and Harness User courses. This course is essential for those who DO need to use or wear a harness themselves. Delegates should first take the Harness Awareness course and then attend one of our training centres to take the Harness User practical assessment.
IPAF Harness Awareness and Harness User [London]
09/09/2025 - 09/09/2025The IPAF Harness Awareness and User course is a combination of the Harness Awareness and Harness User courses. This course is essential for those who DO need to use or wear a harness themselves. Delegates should first take the Harness Awareness course and then attend one of our training centres to take the Harness User practical assessment.
IPAF Harness Awareness, User and Inspection
29/07/2025 - 17/11/2025The IPAF Harness User, Awareness and Inspection course is essential for anyone who will personally conduct statutory inspections on behalf of an organisation. Candidates who are responsible for inspecting their company’s personal fall protection equipment (PFPE) and maintaining inspection records (including those required by law), should first take the Harness Awareness and Harness User courses, followed by the Harness Inspection course.
IPAF OP: Mobile Boom 1B [London]
This programme is designed for the operators of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) and those looking to renew their operator licences.
IPAF OP: Mobile Boom 3B [London]
The IPAF 3b Training Course instructs an operator to prepare and operate various types of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) namely Boom lifts.
The machine categories included are:
Mobile Boom Lifts (3b): Boom lifts
IPAF OP: Mobile Vertical/Mobile Boom/Static Boom 3A 3B 1B [London]
30/07/2025 - 16/12/2025This programme is designed for the operators of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) and those looking to renew their operator licences.
IPAF OP: Static Booms 1B [SAT]
This programme is designed for the operators of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) and those looking to renew their operator licences.
IPAF Site Assessment (for MEWP Selection)
Choosing the right Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) for a working at height task can be a complex challenge. Being confident and sufficiently knowledgeable to select the right platform for the job directly reduces risk. Correct platform selection also improves the effectiveness and efficiency of MEWP operation, reducing unnecessary costs and ensuring site safety. The course guides candidates through the process of determining the right powered access unit or units for a given task.
IPAF: MEWPS for Managers Virtual Classroom
Our IPAF’s MEWPs for Managers course can now be delivered virtually. The course is delivered via video conference with a Nationwide Platforms instructor. It provides the same high quality training as the classroom based course, with the benefit of sitting the course in the comfort of your own home.
Our IPAF’s MEWPs for Managers course can now be delivered virtually. The course is delivered via video conference with a Nationwide Platforms instructor. It provides the same high quality training as the classroom based course, with the benefit of sitting the course in the comfort of your own home.
The course covers what managers need to know for safe and effective use of MEWPs on site. This includes - planning the job, risk assessment and selecting the right equipment for cost-efficiency and risk mitigation.
IPAF: MEWPs for Managers
The IPAF MEWPs for Managers course is essential training for anyone who supervises or plans working at height. Developed in conjunction with major contractors, the course covers topics including the correct selection of platforms, regulations associated with work at height, emergency procedures, equipment maintenance and pre-use checks. Practical demonstrations are also included if machines are available.