IPAF Dual 3a & 3b Operator in Salford, Greater Manchester (Classroom)
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IPAF Dual 3a & 3b Operator Course in Salford
The IPAF Operator course covers both category 3a (Mobile Vertical — scissor lifts) and 3b (Mobile Boom — cherry pickers) in a single day, giving delegates the two most widely required MEWP categories on one PAL Card.
It is aimed at anyone who operates mobile elevating work platforms on site, or who is about to. No formal qualifications are required, though delegates should have a reasonable standard of English and be physically able to complete the practical assessment.
Delivery Method
This course is delivered in a physical training venue in Salford, Greater Manchester, M5 5DQ. Saturday courses are available at a weekend rate.
Course Duration
1 Day
Course Content
- Legislation and standards covering powered access
- MEWP categories and selecting the right machine
- Hazard identification and site assessment
- Ground conditions, stability and outriggers
- Pre-use inspection and machine checks
- Safe operation of scissor lifts (3a)
- Safe operation of mobile booms (3b)
- Harness and fall protection requirements
- Emergency lowering and rescue planning
- Theory & Practical Assessments
Certification
Successful delegates receive an IPAF PAL Card valid for five years, covering categories 3a and 3b.
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Training Venue
This course is delivered at a physical training venue in Salford, Greater Manchester, M5 5DQ. Full joining instructions, including the exact address and arrival time, are sent by Envico once your booking is confirmed.
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One Stop Hire established One Stop Safety Training in 2014 and inaugurated its first training centre in Lancashire. As time progressed, One Stop Safety Training expanded its offerings and now provides more than 100 construction-based courses across the entire UK network, with expertise in PASMA, IPAF, CITB, and UKATA certifications.
Envico Limited is an independent intermediary partnering with One Stop Safety Training. Envico is not accredited by or associated with the CITB, PASMA, IPAF or any other examination body or institution in any way. All courses advertised on this website are advertised and delivered by independent and established accredited or approved training providers.
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What's included
- Awarding body
- IPAF
- Certificate
- IPAF PAL Card (digital, via the ePAL app)
- Validity
- 5 years
- Duration
- 1 Day
- Theory test followed by practical test
- Practical training on your chosen MEWP categories
- Categories recorded on your PAL Card
- Joining instructions sent before the course
- VAT invoice for your accounts
- Free renewal reminders on your training dashboard
Venue
Salford, Greater Manchester, M5 5DQ
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