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Portarlington Business Park

Canal Road, Portarlington

Co. Laois

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IPAF Courses

The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) Courses are ideal for anyone who wishes to learn more about the safe and effective use of powered access equipment. Powered equipment are now being used across multiple industries. Anyone who wants to be fluent in operational techniques and safety protocols when using them can go through this powered access equipment training. It is something you should take alongside MEWP training.

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Course Overview

The IPAF Course covers a variety of powered access equipment. It includes scissor lift training, boom lift training, and mobile verticals. This training will help you to handle the machines safely and efficiently, while adhering to international safety standards.

Course Content

  • Introduction to IPAF and MEWPs - Learn about the role of IPAF as well as the different types of MEWPs available out there.
  • Pre-use Inspections - Detailed guidance on how to conduct a proper pre-use inspection to ensure safety of equipments before use.
  • Safe MEWS Operation - Learn the safety best practices that you should follow at the time of operating MEWPs. We will also cover the emergency procedures that you should follow.
  • Practical Training - Get hands on health and safety training, which will help you to face any workplace situation with confidence.
  • Theory Assessment - Face a written test to verify your knowledge on your understanding of MEWP operation. It will check the knowledge you posses to ensure workplace safety.
  • Practical Assessment  - Demonstration of your practical skills to ensure proficiency with the use of MEWPs

Course Details

  • Duration: 1-2 days, depending on the level of certification required.
  • Pre-requisites: None
  • Class Size: Minimum 4, Maximum 1

IPAF Courses Certification

Upon the completion of this course, you can receive your IPAF PAL Card (Powered Access License Card). It is an internationally recognized card, which is valid for a duration of five years. You can use the card to demonstrate the ability you have in operating MEWPs safely.

Why Should You Attend the IPAF Course?

Operating aerial work platforms can be extremely hazardous without proper training. That's why taking an International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) certified course could save your life.


  • Safety Compliance - It is required by the law to posses the IPAF PAL Card before you start operating MEWPs in an industrial setting. This course will equip you with the knowledge for it.
  • Prevent Tragic Accidents - Roughly 100 aerial lift operators die each year in accidents, often involving falls or electrocutions. IPAF's rigorous training gives you the knowledge and skills to avoid dangerous situations. You'll master vital safety rules and procedures to prevent the mistakes that lead to fatalities.
  • Use Equipment Correctly - There are many types of MEWPs - scissor lifts, boom lifts, and personal lifts. They all handle differently. Attempting to operate an unfamiliar MEWP without training is incredibly risky. IPAF courses build hands-on experience with proper operation and control of various MEWPs.
  • Gain International Recognition  - IPAF's internationally recognized Powered Access License proves you have been certified to use powered access equipment safely. Having an up-to-date PAL Card opens up job opportunities across borders as it satisfies safety requirements for MEWP operators across the globe

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What types of equipment will I learn to operate during IPAF Course?

    IPAF's Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) courses teach you to safely handle a wide variety of platforms including vertical mast lifts, scissor lifts, articulating and telescopic boom lifts, and more.

  • What are the key benefits I gain from powered access equipment training?

    The intensive hands-on training gives you the skills and confidence to use equipment properly, while reducing accident risk. You also get an internationally recognized certificate proving your competency to employers.

  • What topic areas are covered during safe MEWP operation training?

    The training covers hazard identification, current safety regulations, technical aspects of various MEWPs, detailed pre-use inspections, safe driving and load handling techniques, emergency procedures, and more.

  • How much hands-on practice is there?

    We emphasize practical skills - you'll get ample supervised, hands-on practice operating a range of MEWP types, so you become intimately familiar with their unique handling and safety considerations.

  • How long until I'm fully certified?

    The course comprises both classroom tutorials and practical training. At the end, you must pass a written exam and demonstrate safe equipment operation to an instructor in order to be IPAF certified. The entire process usually takes between 2 to 5 days to complete.

  • What does the certification qualify me to do?

    With PAL Card certification, you are qualified to safely operate MEWPs worldwide. The skills mastered also form a foundation for advancing your career.

Enroll Now

Ready to get trained to use powered access equipment safely? Contact us today to enroll yourself in the course or learn more about it.


Phone: +353 57 8640505


Email: info@celticsafetytraining.ie


Address: Office 1 & 2, Camsaw Building, Unit 12, Portarlington Business Park, Canal Rd, Co Laois

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