Looking to obtain accreditation for operating cherry pickers, telehandlers, or other equipment? Our customised IPAF Training Courses are tailored just for you. We’ll ensure your operators are well-prepared for your upcoming projects.
Vertikal UK offers a comprehensive range of courses, including Static Boom (1b), Mobile Vertical (3a), Mobile Boom (3b), Push Around Vertical, MEWP Harness Use and Inspection, MEWPS for Managers, and IPAF PAL+ courses. Additionally, we provide PASMA Tower for Users courses.
All our IPAF & PASMA courses include both theoretical and practical sessions. It’s worth noting that for certain courses, the theoretical component can be completed online beforehand, resulting in a reduction in the practical session duration. For further information and pricing details, please inquire when making your booking.
Upon successful completion of our IPAF training, most of our courses offer delegates an ePal (electronic Powered Access Licence). Additionally, you have the option to order a hardcopy IPAF card and certificate for an additional fee (please see specific course details for more information).
Our telehandler training and other courses typically range from half a day to a full day of training. For more information about our IPAF courses, feel free to contact us today, and one of our friendly team members will be happy to assist you!
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The Automated External Defibrillation (AED) course equips participants with essential skills in defibrillator usage, fostering confidence in managing emergencies.
Throughout the 3-hour session, participants will cover:
1. Identifying chest pains
2. Effective communication and casualty care
3. Familiarisation with various defibrillator types
4. Emergency management
5. Defibrillator operation
6. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) techniques*
7. First aider responsibilities
8. Treatment of an unresponsive casualty
Course Options:
1. Blended e-learning: Participants undertake a 2-hour online theory session prior to attending a 4-hour practical session.
2. Full-Day Course: Theory and practical sessions are integrated at our training facility.
This course is customised for workplaces, including schools, and individuals seeking to acquire life-saving skills. Upon completion, participants can showcase compliance with the Health & Safety (First Aid) 1981 Regulations.
Content Covered:
– Roles and responsibilities of a first aider
– Incident assessment
– Management of an unresponsive casualty
– CPR
– Recovery Position
– Use of AED (Defibrillator)
– Choking
– Seizures
– Shock
– Wound and bleeding management
– Treatment of minor injuries such as cuts, grazes, bruises, minor burns, and scalds
Course Options:
1. Blended e-learning: Candidates engage in a 6-hour online theory session followed by a 2-day practical session.
2. 3 Full-Day Course: Theory and practical sessions are consolidated over three days at our training facility.
Upon completing this course successfully, candidates attain qualification as workplace first-aiders. This comprehensive First Aid at Work course includes the 1-day Emergency First Aid at Work course, providing extensive training for managing diverse injuries and illnesses.
Candidates who pass will receive the Level 3 First Aid at Work certificate, valid for 3 years.
Unit 1 covers the following topics:
– Roles and responsibilities of a first aider
– Cross infection prevention
– Incident recording
– Equipment usage
– Incident assessment
– Dealing with unconscious casualties (including seizures)
– Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
– Safe use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
– Choking
– Wound and bleeding management
– Shock
– Treatment of minor injuries (cuts, grazes, bruises, burns, scalds, splinters)
Unit 2 covers the following topics:
– Secondary survey
– Injuries to bones, joints, and muscles (including spinal injuries)
– Suspected head and spinal injuries
– Chest injuries
– Burns and scalds
– Eye injuries
– Sudden poisoning
– Anaphylaxis
– Major illnesses (heart attack, stroke, epilepsy, asthma, diabetes)
– Management of serious bleeding, including embedded objects, sucking chest wound, and amputations
This program is designed for Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) operators and those seeking to renew their operator licenses. The one-day IPAF training course instructs operators on the safe preparation and operation of static vertical personnel platforms. It comprises a blend of theory and practical training, enabling operators to safely maneuver, drive, and position vertical personnel platforms.
Location: Vertikal Head Office
Duration: The course spans one day from 8 am to 4 pm, encompassing both written theory and practical sessions. Additionally, there is a dedicated half-day for practical training. Participants must complete the online theory component, which typically requires four hours, before attending.
Details:
PPE required on the day:
Please enquire with our friendly team about course availability and pricing.
This program is customised for Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) operators and individuals seeking license renewal. The one-day IPAF training course is designed to provide operators with the necessary skills to safely maneuver, drive, and position MEWPs through a blend of theoretical and practical training. It encompasses various types of MEWPs, such as scissor lifts, boom lifts, trailer-mounted, or truck-mounted platforms.
Location: Vertikal Head Office
Duration: The course spans one day from 8 am to 4 pm, incorporating written theory and practical sessions. Additionally, there is a half-day dedicated solely to the practical session. Participants are required to complete the online theory component, which takes approximately four hours, before attending.
Details:
PPE required on the day:
Please enquire with our friendly team about course availability and pricing.
This program is crafted to train operators in the preparation and operation of a variety of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs), including scissor lifts and personnel lifts without outriggers, enabling driving while elevated (subject to manufacturer specifications). The one-day IPAF training course provides operators with instruction on the safe preparation and usage of scissor lifts and mobile vertical personnel platforms. It integrates theory and practical training, empowering operators to safely maneuver, drive, and position these platforms with proficiency and effectiveness.
Location: Vertikal Head Office
Duration: 1 Day – 8am until 4pm written theory and practical session. 1/2 day for the practical session only. The theory must be completed online prior to attending which takes 4 hours in total.
Details:
PPE required on the day:
Please enquire with our friendly team about course availability and pricing.
This program is tailored to equip potential operators with the skills to safely operate mobile scissor lifts or booms, as well as static lifts and static booms. The one-day IPAF training course provides comprehensive instruction on the preparation and safe usage of scissor lifts and mobile vertical personnel platforms. It encompasses both theoretical and practical training, empowering operators to safely maneuver, drive, and position scissor lifts and mobile vertical platforms with proficiency and confidence.
Location: Vertikal Head Office
Duration: 1 Day – 8am until 4pm written theory and practical session. 1/2 day for the practical session only. The theory must be completed online prior to attending which takes 4 hours in total.
Details:
PPE required on the day:
Please enquire with our friendly team about course availability and pricing.
This program provides delegates with vital knowledge for the safe operation of Push Around Verticals (PAVs). The IPAF training course instructs operators on how to maneuver and position PAV access machines safely and proficiently. Additionally, operators trained in categories 1a and/or 3a can utilize a PAV after receiving familiarisation with the specific machine from a qualified individual.
Location: Vertikal Head Office
Duration: 1 Day – 8am until 4pm written theory and practical session. 1/2 day for the practical session only. The theory must be completed online prior to attending which takes 4 hours in total.
Details:
PPE required on the day:
Please enquire with our friendly team about course availability and pricing.
Location: Online Learning
Duration: 4 hours total e-learning
This course is essential for employers, project managers, foremen, and supervisors across diverse industries, including construction, facilities management, retail, airports, and arboriculture. It’s crucial for individuals responsible for planning and overseeing the use of MEWPs on their job sites. The focus is on planning, supervising, and managing MEWP operations rather than equipment operation itself. The course concludes with a mandatory written test that candidates must pass.
The eLearning version of the IPAF MEWPs for Managers course allows candidates to complete the training in convenient sections and pass the online course at a time and place of their choosing, using compatible PCs and tablet devices. It employs advanced facial recognition technology throughout the online training and evaluation session to verify the candidate’s identity and prevent any attempts at fraudulent qualification acquisition.
Upon successful completion of the theory test, candidates will receive an IPAF certificate. Those holding a valid Powered Access Licence for operating equipment can have the MEWPs for Managers (MM) category added to their PAL Card.
Location: Online Learning
Duration: Half day online course
This course is essential for individuals who will be using a harness in a MEWP. It offers adequate training for those who will use a harness but will not be responsible for conducting statutory inspections on behalf of an organization. Although not compulsory, MEWP operators are encouraged to complete both the HA and HU courses for comprehensive training.
Throughout the course, participants will gain proficiency in using harnesses and lanyards within MEWPs. Additionally, they will be trained to perform thorough pre-use checks of harnesses and lanyards designated for use in MEWPs.
Upon completion, candidates will have the qualification digitally added to their card. Those without a PAL Card will receive a digital certificate accessible through the IPAF ePAL app.
Location: Vertikal Head Office
Duration: 30 minute practical
This course is essential for individuals who will be personally using a harness in a MEWP. Completion of the HA online theory is mandatory. It is suitable for individuals who will be using a harness but will not be conducting statutory inspections on behalf of an organisation.
During the course, participants will gain expertise in selecting harnesses and lanyards appropriate for use in MEWPs. They will also learn how to effectively manage and supervise the use of harnesses and lanyards in MEWPs, as well as how to develop safe systems of work for their usage.
Upon completion, candidates will have the qualification digitally added to their card. Those without a PAL Card will receive a digital certificate accessed via the IPAF ePAL app.
Location: Vertikal Head Office
Duration: Half-day course
Intended Participants: This course is designed for individuals seeking assessment up to the level of an Inspector, covering both theoretical understanding and practical application.
Prerequisite: Completion of the Harness Awareness (HA) and Harness User (HU) Courses is required before booking this course. It is essential for individuals who will personally conduct statutory inspections on behalf of an organization.
Upon successful completion, candidates will have the qualification digitally added to their card. Those without a PAL Card will receive a digital certificate accessed via the IPAF ePAL app.
Location: Vertikal Head Office
Duration: 1 day – 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
PAL+ category training is exclusively available to operators who already hold a PAL card qualification in the relevant category. The one-day IPAF PAL+ training course is specifically designed for trained operators who work in higher-risk or challenging environments.
Upon successfully passing a theory test, practical test, and individual interview, delegates with an existing IPAF ePal or PAL card will have their logbook endorsed with this additional qualification.
PPE required on the day:
– Harness
– Hi-Vis vest
– Hard hat
– Steel toe cap shoes/boots for the practical session
This single-day PASMA training session caters to individuals planning to utilize mobile access towers, whether for personal or professional purposes. It accommodates those who are new to tower operation, as well as individuals who have previously used towers without formal training. Participants seeking to renew their qualifications after expiration must complete the entire course anew.
Location: Vertikal Head Office
Duration:The course spans one day, starting from 8 am and concluding at 4 pm, incorporating both written theory and practical sessions. Additionally, there is a half-day dedicated solely to the practical session. Before attending, participants are required to complete the online theory component, which typically takes a total of four hours.
Details:
PPE required on the day:
Please enquire with our friendly team about course availability and pricing.
The PASMA Combined Low-Level Access and Towers for Users course offers specialized training in the safe operation of mobile access towers and low-level access equipment, such as podiums. Participants will gain proficiency in the assembly, dismantling, alteration, and movement of this equipment, along with learning its safe usage and inspection protocols. Moreover, the course addresses hazard identification associated with equipment use and explores pertinent legislation, regulations, and guidance applicable to these towers.
Location: Vertikal Head Office – Scunthorpe
Duration: The course spans one day, starting at 8 am and concluding at 4 pm, incorporating both written theory and practical sessions. Additionally, there is a half-day dedicated solely to the practical session. Participants are required to complete the online theory component before attending, which typically takes a total of four hours.
Details:
PPE required on the day:
Please enquire with our friendly team about course availability and pricing.
The PASMA Towers for Managers course equips you with specialised knowledge to maintain accident-free zones within your towers. This training empowers you to effectively support your on-site teams, ensuring their safety throughout their shifts and fulfilling all legal obligations. Covering tower inspection and the identification of different tower types, this course teaches you what to observe from the ground before, during, and after work commences. It comprises a blend of theory and group exercises, with no practical work involved—there’s no need for hard hats or tower climbing, as it is conducted entirely in a classroom setting.
Location: Vertikal Head Office
Duration: 1 Day – 8am until 4pm written theory.
Details:
PPE required on the day:
Please enquire with our friendly team about course availability and pricing.
The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) provides globally recognised courses tailored for aspiring operators. These courses encompass a diverse range of equipment, ranging from mobile elevating platforms to mast climbing work platforms.
The IPAF card, also referred to as the PAL card, has a validity period of five years. Once it expires and you are eligible for a renewal test, you can reach out to an IPAF training center for guidance and assistance with the renewal process.
The duration of telehandler training typically ranges from one to four days. The exact length depends on factors such as the learner’s prior experience and how quickly they grasp the material.
Yes, as with any other MEWP, you need a license to operate a telehandler. Additionally, you may need to be over 21 to drive a machine weighing over 7.5 tonnes. Be sure to review all requirements before signing up for a telehandler course.
While failing an IPAF test is a possibility, you typically have the opportunity to retake it the following day. Before proceeding, it’s advisable to reach out to us to explore your options further.
In the UK, the average salary for Telehandler operators is £31,145 per year or £15.97 per hour. However, salaries can vary depending on your level of experience. Newcomers to the industry typically start at around £28,275 per year.
These training programs are designed to equip operators for safe on-site work with a variety of MEWPs, such as cherry pickers, scissor lifts, and more.
In order to operate a cherry picker or boom lift, it is necessary to successfully complete one of our accredited courses. Upon finishing the course, you will be issued a ‘PAL card’ outlining the courses you have completed and the equipment you are certified to operate.
Other services we provide: Powered Access Hire, Plant Hire, Tool Hire, Industrial Services
We provide training across various fields, with a primary focus on delivering exceptional powered access hire services in Lincolnshire. With multiple depots spread throughout the region, we guarantee that you receive the appropriate training whenever you require it.
