IPAF Training Course: Harness Training
At Summit Platforms, we’re committed to keeping you safe at every height.
We understand that our customers share the same priority. That’s why we offer a comprehensive range of IPAF training courses designed to help you work safely and efficiently when using powered access equipment.
The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) is globally recognised for promoting the safe and effective use of powered access equipment. Completing an IPAF training course with Summit Platforms equips you with valuable skills that enhance your safety, efficiency, and employability.
Summit Platforms offers three IPAF harness courses to suit different safety roles and responsibilities:
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Hands-on, practical training on fitting, adjusting, and safely securing a harness within a MEWP.
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In-depth inspection techniques and record keeping for those managing personal fall protection equipment (PFPE).
Each course builds on the other, allowing candidates to deepen their understanding and practical skills as they progress.
Harness training is more than just learning to put on equipment, it’s about understanding the precise role that a harness plays in everyday tasks on the job site.
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Harness Awareness Course (HA) Ideal for planners, supervisors, and safety officers, this course covers harness basics, suitable PPE selection, and hazard awareness. For example, a construction project manager could take the HA Course to ensure they're making the right PPE recommendations when planning elevated work for their crew.
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Harness User Course (HU) Operators who actively use boom-type MEWPs benefit most from this practical, hands-on course. After completing the HA Course, operators proceed to the HU Course, where they learn to fit, adjust, and secure harnesses correctly. Picture a boom lift operator using this training to confidently secure themselves before handling aerial tasks on a high-rise project, knowing they’re safeguarded against potential falls.
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Harness Inspector Course (HI) This course is essential for those responsible for regular harness inspections. Company safety inspectors learn to conduct thorough harness, lanyard, and PFPE inspections, ensuring equipment integrity before each use. Think of an on-site safety inspector who can now maintain impeccable inspection records, backed by the competencies required to uphold the highest safety standards.
Harness Awareness (HA): Available online via eLearning and typically completed within half a day.
Harness User (HU): Conducted in person at an IPAF training centre after the HA Course, with a practical assessment that takes a maximum of 1 hour.
Harness Inspector (HI): Requires prior completion of both HA and HU courses and involves hands-on training at an IPAF training centre for approximately half a day.
Each course is structured to accommodate the needs of busy professionals, providing flexibility while maintaining the depth of instruction required to build strong safety practices.
Upon completing these courses, candidates receive digital certifications or qualifications via the IPAF ePAL app:
HA Course: Digital certificate accessible through the ePAL app.
HU and HI Courses: Qualifications are added directly to the PAL Card for existing holders, visible via the ePAL app, with a digital certificate for non-card holders.
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Contact us now to learn more about our IPAF training courses or to book your session.
Summit Platforms is here to support you every step of the way, ensuring you have the skills and knowledge to operate safely and efficiently.
Summit Platforms offers IPAF harness training at 10 dedicated training centres across the UK, ensuring easy access for learners from various regions.
With locations in Glasgow, Newcastle, Wakefield, Haydock, Birmingham, East Midlands, Bristol, Portsmouth, London West, and London East, each centre provides comprehensive harness training tailored to meet industry standards.
Whether you're looking to enhance safety skills or meet workplace compliance, our IPAF certified instructors ensure high quality training in practical, real world environments.
Choose a convenient location and gain essential harness skills to work safely at height, supported by expert guidance at every step.
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