IPAF training courses Manchester
Each IPAF course has been designed to help you work safely and efficiently when using powered access equipment whether you are a platform operator, a supervisor or a manager responsible for overseeing employees using powered access equipment.
Call the Manchester IPAF training team on 0330 165 4770 for more information and to book a course.
Why book your Manchester IPAF training with Summit Platforms?
Summit Platforms is a national provider of powered access hire and machine sales, and we put safety at the centre of everything we do. We understand that our customers share the same priority and so offer a comprehensive range of IPAF training courses.
When booking IPAF training with Summit Platforms, you can expect high quality training, designed to meet client's specific needs. The courses are led by Summit Platforms IPAF Training Instructor James Chambers, who has more than 10 years' experience of delivering IPAF training.
IPAF Training Courses available in Mancester include
Summit Platforms offer a variety of IPAF training courses tailored to different needs, whether you’re an operator, manager, or supervisor:
Static Boom (1b):
Training for trailers, push-arounds, and vehicle-mounted platforms that remain static and may have outriggers.
Mobile Vertical (3a):
Focuses on mobile scissor lifts and vertical mobile personnel platforms.
Push Around Vertical (PAV):
A course designed for those operating push-around vertical lifts.
Harness Training (H):
Learn to select, inspect, and use a harness and associated equipment safely when using a MEWP.
MEWPs for Managers (MM):
Essential for those who plan, supervise, or manage the use of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) in the workplace.
Booked onto an IPAF training course?
Don't forget to bring:
- Photographic ID (passport, driving licence)
- Full body harness
- Safety boots/glasses
- Hard hat
- Hi-vis jacket
- Waterproof clothing (if rain is likely)
- Your lunch
- Please download the ePAL app before attending the course
Who are IPAF?
IPAF stands for International Powered Access Federation. It is a globally recognised organisation that promotes the safe and effective use of powered access equipment around the world.
IPAF training courses cover all types of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) and are developed by leading industry professionals. There are courses for operators, demonstrators and managers/supervisors. Most courses take place over half a day to two full days, dependent on the course and will include a mix of theory and practical learning.
When each course has been succesfully completed, the candidate will be issued with a digital Powered Access Licence (PAL) card as proof of training. This will be issued and can be accessed via ePAL, IPAF’s free mobile phone app.
For clients in Manchester, the Summit Platforms Haydock depot houses a dedicated training centre (training room pictured above).
It's the ideal location at which to book your IPAF training in Manchester, with comfortable training rooms and plenty of external space for delegates to practise their skills using the powered access equipment.
All equipment used during the training is of the same high quality and specification as that used on the work site.
For IPAF training in Manchester, Haydock, Stockport, Warrington, Bolton, Oldham, Huddersfield, Rochdale, Liverpool, Blackburn and Preston, call the Summit Platforms training team on
0330 165 4770 or fill out the training enquiry form below.
Summit Platforms Training Centres
IPAF training can be booked at all our depot locations:
The IPAF courses can take place at our training centres, the job site itself or at your location, depending on the available space and if the facility meets the required criteria.