Looking to obtain a recognised license for cherry picker, telehandler, or another equipment? Our IPAF Training Courses are tailored for you. We’ll equip your operators for your upcoming projects.
Vertikal UK offers a 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 consist of written theory and practical sessions. Note that for some courses, the theory can be completed online before attending, reducing the practical session duration. For further details and pricing, please inquire when booking.
Most of our courses offer delegates an ePal (electronic Powered Access Licence) upon successful completion of the IPAF training. A hardcopy IPAF card and certificate can be ordered for an additional charge (please refer to 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 further information about our IPAF courses in the Grimsby area, feel free to get in touch with us today, and a member of our friendly team will be happy to assist you!
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The Automated External Defibrillation (AED) course imparts vital skills for utilising a defibrillator, instilling confidence in handling emergencies.
During the 3-hour session, participants will learn about:
1. Recognising chest pains
2. Effective communication and casualty care
3. Familiarisation with any type of defibrillator
4. Emergency management
5. Operating the defibrillator
6. Resuscitation techniques (CPR)*
7. The responsibilities of a first aider
8. Treating an unresponsive casualty
Course Options:
1. Blended e-learning: Participants complete a 2-hour online theory session before attending a 4-hour practical session.
2. Full-Day Course: Theory and practical sessions are combined at our training facility.
This course is tailored for workplaces, including schools, and individuals aiming to acquire life-saving skills. Upon completion, participants can demonstrate 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 complete a 6-hour online theory session before attending a 2-day practical session.
2. 3 Full-Day Course: Theory and practical sessions are combined over three days at our training facility.
Upon successful completion of this course, candidates will be qualified to act as a first-aider in the workplace. This First Aid at Work course encompasses the 1-day Emergency First Aid at Work course and provides comprehensive training for handling a wide range of injuries and illnesses.
Successful candidates will be awarded 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 targets Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) operators and individuals seeking to renew their operator licenses. The one-day IPAF training course teaches operators how to prepare and operate static vertical personnel platforms safely. It offers a combination of theory and practical training, enabling operators to maneuver, drive, and position vertical personnel platforms safely and effectively.
Location: Vertikal Head Office
Duration:The course duration is one day, running from 8 am to 4 pm, covering 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.
This program is tailored for Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) operators and individuals seeking license renewal. The one-day IPAF training course is structured to equip operators with the skills to safely maneuver, drive, and position MEWPs through a combination of theoretical and practical training. It covers a range of MEWPs, including scissor lifts, boom lifts, trailer-mounted, or truck-mounted platforms.
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 designed to train operators in the preparation and operation of various Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs), including scissor lifts and personnel lifts without outriggers, allowing driving while elevated (subject to manufacturer specifications). The one-day IPAF training course instructs operators on the safe preparation and usage of scissor lifts and mobile vertical personnel platforms. It combines theory and practical training, enabling operators to maneuver, drive, and position these platforms safely and effectively.
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 designed to prepare potential operators to safely operate mobile scissor lifts or booms, as well as static lifts and static booms. The one-day IPAF training course instructs operators on how to prepare and safely use scissor lifts and mobile vertical personnel platforms. It offers both theory and practical training, enabling operators to maneuver, drive, and position scissor lifts and mobile vertical platforms safely and proficiently.
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 offers delegates essential knowledge for safely operating Push Around Verticals. The IPAF training course teaches operators how to maneuver and position Push Around Vertical access machines (PAVs) safely and proficiently. Operators who are already trained in categories 1a and/or 3a can also use a PAV after being familiarised with the specific machine by a qualified person.
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
Location: Online Learning
Duration: Half day online course
Location: Vertikal Head Office
Duration: 30 minute practical
Location: Vertikal Head Office
Duration: Half day course
Who for: Assessment encompasses both theoretical understanding and practical application up to the level of an Inspector.
Location: Vertikal Head Office
Duration: 1 day – 8AM-4PM
PPE required on the day:
This one-day PASMA training course is suitable for individuals who will be using mobile access towers either at home or in a work setting. It is designed for delegates who are new to tower usage, as well as those who have been using towers without formal training. Delegates who are retaking the course after their earlier qualification has expired would need to complete the full course again.
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 provides you with specialised knowledge for safe work with mobile access towers and low-level access equipment like podiums. You’ll learn how to safely assemble, dismantle, alter, and move this equipment, as well as its safe usage and inspection procedures. Additionally, the course covers hazard identification related to equipment use and relevant legislation, regulations, and guidance applicable to these towers.
Location: Vertikal Head Office
Duration: The course duration is one day, from 8 am to 4 pm, consisting of a written theory and practical session. Additionally, there is a half-day dedicated solely to the practical session. Before attending, participants must complete the online theory, which typically takes four hours to finish.
Details:
PPE required on the day:
Please enquire with our friendly team about course availability and pricing.
The PASMA Towers for Managers course provides you with the specialist knowledge needed to ensure your towers remain accident-free zones. By taking this course, you can better support your on-site teams, ensure their safety after each shift, and meet all legal obligations. The course covers tower inspection, identification of different tower types, and teaches you what to look for from the ground before, during, and after work begins. It involves a combination of theory and group exercises, with no practical work required—no hard hats or tower climbing necessary, as it is entirely classroom-based.
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) offers globally recognised courses for aspiring operators. These courses cover a range of equipment, from mobile elevating platforms to mast climbing work platforms.
The IPAF card, also known as the PAL card, expires after five years. When it expires and you are eligible for a renewal test, you can contact an IPAF training center for assistance with the renewal process.
Telehandler training takes between one and four days to complete, depending on the learner’s 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.
Yes, it is possible to fail an IPAF test. However, you can usually retake it the next day. Before doing so, please contact us to discuss your options.
The average Telehandler salary in the UK is £31,145 per year or £15.97 per hour. As with most jobs, the salary varies based on your experience. If you are new to the industry, you can expect to start at around £28,275 per year.
These training programs prepare operators for safe on-site work with various types of MEWPs, including cherry pickers, scissor lifts, and more.
To operate a cherry picker or boom lift, you need to pass one of our certified courses. Upon completion, you will receive a ‘PAL card,’ which details the courses you’ve taken and the machinery you are qualified to operate.
Other services we provide: Powered Access Hire, Plant Hire, Tool Hire, Industrial Services
We offer training in various fields, with a primary emphasis on delivering outstanding powered access hire services in Lincolnshire. With multiple depots throughout the region, we ensure you receive the right training whenever you need it.
