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IPAF Courses

IPAF courses promote the safe and effective user of powered access equipment across the world and are accredited by The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF). The IPAF training programme for platform operators conforms to ISO 18878 and is aimed at those individuals who will be using such powered access equipment in their chosen career. Successful delegates will receive the relevant IPAF Card/IPAF certification for their training.

IPAF Training Courses

There are a number of different IPAF training course categories available to suit different job roles within the powered access area, including Static Elevated Working Platform courses (IPAF 1a,1b), MEWP (Mobile Elevated Working Platform) courses (IPAF 3a,3b) and PAV (Push Around Vertical) courses.

  • IPAF 1a: Static Vertical – Vertical personnel platforms (static)
  • IPAF 1b: Static Boom – Self-propelled booms (outriggers), trailers/push-arounds, vehicle-mounted platforms
  • IPAF 3a: Mobile Vertical – Scissor lifts, vertical personnel platforms (mobile)
  • IPAF 3b: Mobile Boom – Self-propelled booms
  • IPAF PAV: Push around verticals (PAV)

There are also a number of standalone IPAF training courses that cover a specific areas or job roles within the powered access area, including:

  • Mast Climbing Work Platforms (MCWP)
  • Insulated Aerial Devices (IAD)
  • Tele-handler Platforms – Integrated (TPI)
  • Use of Harnesses and Harness Inspection (H)
  • Loading and Unloading (LOAD)
  • MEWP’s for Managers (MM)

Successful delegates will be awarded with the PAL (Powered Access Licence) Card, sometimes also called the IPAF Card. This is valid for five years. The delegate’s name, photograph, assessment date and the type of IPAF course he/she has passed will be clearly shown, alongside the expiry date and PAL/IPAF card logos.

Individuals who will be working with powered access equipment after this time will need to revisit their IPAF training to receive new IPAF certification by undertaking another IPAF course relevant to their job role.

Course Delivery

Please check the Dates section for open training courses in the IPAF Course category, or for more general help or further information please send an enquiry to phil@baker-training.co.uk

IPAF course costs vary based on the course in question and the categories covered.

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Harness and Lanyard Inspection:
 
How to Inspect and Wear a Harness Correctly.

A safety harness is a vital component for many workers in different industries, where they may be at risk of falling or losing balance when working at heights above ground. Primarily, a safety harness is used to avoid critical injury, but can also be a prerequisite for commercial insurance. Some insurers will ask to see relevant certification. A functioning safety harness can become a vital lifeline in the event of an accident, but any failure could result in life-changing injuries or even death. Regular safety harness inspection is an essential routine that can save lives.
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First Aid Training
Emergency First Aid at Work Training Course (1 Day)
 
Who is it aimed at?
Anyone who has been an appointed person for first aid if a risk assessment indicates that first aid training covering emergency protocols only, is sufficient for your workplace.
Assessment
The content of this course provides basic life saving first aid and workplace health and Safety regulations, including:

  • The role of the first aider
  • Managing an emergency
  • Communication and casualty care
  • Bleeding (minor and severe)
  • Burns Choking (adult)
  • Fainting
  • Health and safety (first aid) regulations
  • Resuscitation (adult CPR)
  • Seizures (adult)
  • Shock
  • Unresponsive casualty
Location
These courses are provided face to face in a classroom at training centres across the UK or can be delivered on site.

First Aid at Work (18 hour minimum) – 3 Days

Who is it aimed at?
Anyone who has been nominated to be a first aider and requires a comprehensive set of practical skills to become a confident first aider at work to meet the standards required to help comply with Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations.
Assessment
This comprehensive course provides the ability and knowledge to deal with first aid emergencies and includes:
  • The role of the first aider
  • Head injuries
  • Managing an emergency
  • Health and safety (first aid) regulations
  • Communication and casualty care
  • Low blood sugar
  • Asthma
  • Poisoning
  • Bleeding (minor and severe)
  • Resuscitation (adult CPR)
  • Bone, muscle, and joint injuries
  • Seizures (adult)
  • Burns and scalds
  • Severe allergic reaction
  • Chest pains (including heart attack)
  • Shock
  • Choking (adult)
  • Spinal injuries
  • Eye injuries
  • Stroke
  • Fainting
  • Unresponsive casualty
Location
These courses are provided face to face in a classroom at training centres across the UK or can be delivered on site.
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