Get IPAF trained and stay safe

Powered access platforms are widely used in many industries, from construction and painting & decorating to arboriculture and forestry.
They provide height access in a safe and more productive way than other traditional methods of working at height, like scaffolding and ladders.

However, operating them without the correct training can be dangerous and potentially lead to injuries or even worse, death.

JMS Powered Access offers a comprehensive range of IPAF training courses for all types of powered access so when you hire from us, you can also book your IPAF training.

MEWP operators need to have passed a recognised operator course, such as the IPAF range of courses and have received their PAL (powered access licence) card showing which machines the operator is trained to use.

Cherry pickers

For articulated and telescopic cherry pickers (also known as boom lifts) the IPAF course you need to take is IPAF Mobile Boom Vertical (3b).

The IPAF 3b course will equip you with the essential knowledge to operate cherry pickers safely and efficiently.

For tracked cherry pickers (also known as spider boom lifts), there is a different IPAF course, the IPAF Static Boom (1b) course. This also includes truck/van mounted cherry pickers and trailer mounted cherry pickers.

Scissor lifts

The IPAF course for scissor lifts is the IPAF Mobile Vertical (3a) course.

This course covers all types of scissor lifts including:

• Electric scissor lifts
• Tracked scissor lifts
• Rough terrain scissor lifts
• Diesel scissor lifts
• Slab scissor lifts

Whether you’ll be operating scissor lifts or supervising those who do, this IPAF course will ensure you have the necessary knowledge to keep yourself and your colleagues safe.

Additional IPAF training courses available through JMS

IPAF Push Around Vehicle (PAV) – For low level access platforms such as the Pecolift, Ecolift and Power Tower machines.

IPAF Loading & Unloading (LOAD) – For operators to learn the correct safety procedures for the loading, unloading and securing of machinery prior to or following transportation by road.

IPAF MEWPs for Managers (MM) – Designed for managers, this course covers using MEWPs on site, planning and completing a risk assessment, selecting the right equipment and mitigating all possible risks.

IPAF Harness Use and Inspection – For operators to learn how to select, inspect and use a harness and associated equipment safely when using a MEWP.

IPAF PAL+ Advanced MEWP Operator Training course – An optional, additional one day of category-specific training for operators working in higher risk or challenging environments.