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IPAF Approved Training

Gain your official IPAF Operator licence with our accredited training centre in Crowthorne, Berkshire. We run IPAF 3A/3B Mewp courses 5 – 6 days a week, with experienced instructors, modern powered access equipment and same-day ePAL certification.

Perfect for operators, contractors, site managers and anyone working at height across London and the South East.

Why choose us for IPAF training?

IPAF-accredited training centre in Berkshire
Courses run every week with weekend options available
Same-day IPAF ePAL licence (Digital PAL card)
Training on modern scissor lifts (3A) and boom lifts (3B)
Highly experienced, friendly IPAF instructors
Free onsite parking + easy transport links from London
Group bookings & onsite training available across London
Trusted by contractors, local authorities and national brands.


IPAF	Operator	3a	Scissor Lifts	Part E/Learnlng / Part Practical Option or Instructor Led Training Course
IPAF	Operator	3b	Boom Lifts	Part E/Learnlng / Part Practical Option or Instructor Led Training Course
IPAF	Operator	1b	Van Mounts & Spider Lifts	Part E/Learnlng / Part Practical Option or Instructor Led Training Course
IPAF	Operator	HA	Harness Awareness	Part E/Learnlng / Part Practical Option or Instructor Led Training Course
IPAF	Operator	HU	Harness Users	Part E/Learnlng / Part Practical Option or Instructor Led Training Course
IPAF	Operator	HI	Harness Inspection	Part E/Learnlng / Part Practical Option or Instructor Led Training Course
IPAF	Operator	PAV	Push-a-round Vertical Lifts	Part E/Learnlng / Part Practical Option or Instructor Led Training Course
IPAF	Supervisors	M4M	MEWPs for Managers Course	100% Online E-Learnlng
IPAF	Construction Site Operatives	Spotter	Safe Safety – Manoeuvre of MEWPs when operator has limited vlsablllty or site obstacles.	100% Online E-Learnlng
Skyguide	MEWP Driving Lessons (Pre Operator Course).	POCP	3a / 3b/ 1b / PAV	100% Practical – Visit our training centre & learn to use & drive MEWPs In a safe teachllng environment, taught & monitored by qualified Instructors who will prepare you for taking your IPAF Operator Course.

MEWP Operator Training

Course Length:

One to three days

Certification:

PAL Card

The IPAF MEWP Operator Training Course is for anyone who needs to safely and effectively operate a MEWP in any machine category.

Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP), Static Vertical (1A), Static Boom (1B, 1B+), Mobile Vertical (3A, 3A+), Mobile Boom (3B, 3B+), Insulated Aerial Device (IAD), Push Around Vertical (PAV), Specialist Machines (SPECIAL)

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MEWPs for Managers

Course Length:

100% Online Via ELearning

MEWPs for Managers is aimed at those who plan, supervise or manage work at height with Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs). Can be completed via eLearning or at an IPAF-approved training centre (one day course).

Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP)

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Harness Training Courses

Course Length:

From half a day

IPAF offers three harness courses to meet the needs of different candidates; Harness Awareness Course (HA), Harness User Course (HU), Harness Inspector Course (HI).

Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP)

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Site Assessment (for MEWP Selection)

Course Length:

Half-a-day

Selecting a mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) can be complex and challenging.

Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP)

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MEWP Spotter Course

Course Length:

100% Online Via ELearning

A MEWP Spotter is a specific role assigned to one or more people to observe MEWP operations onsite, in real-time, and, where necessary, communicate with the MEWP Operator to direct them to manoeuvre the MEWP safely away from any obstacles or hazards that may be beyond the MEWP Operator’s line of sight. The MEWP Spotter(s) and MEWP Operator work together as a team to ensure safe, efficient MEWP operations. The requirement for MEWP Spotter training was first identified by powered access contractors.

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Skyguide MEWP Driving Licences – Pre Operator Course

Course Length:

Timings to suit your needs

Contact Skyguide to book in for your Pre-Operator course. Learn to use and drive MEWPs in a safe practical teaching environment, taught by qualified instructors you will prepare you for undertaking your IPAF MEWP Operator course.

For reduced rates on group bookings or for onsite training, please call 01344 205 375 or email us on training@skyguideltd.com

IPAF PAV

Push Around verticals are mainly mechanical wind-up single person platforms found across almost all industries.

IPAF 3a

Mobile verticals are any mobile scissor lifts or vertical mobile personnel platforms. This licence will also cover the IPAF PAV

IPAF 3b

Mobile boom machines are any self-propelled booms. This license will also cover all heights of cherry pickers/booms.

IPAF 1b

Static booms are any self-propelled boom. trailers/push around or vehicle mounted platforms; these machines may have outriggers attached to them.