IPAF Instructor Course

The target group is person(s) who requires the ability and qualification to instruct and examine person(s) requiring an IPAF qualification.

• 36 months MEWPS experience
• 6 months as an IPAF Operator
• 3 months as a IPAF Demonstrator

At the end of the course the instructor will:

• Have proved their ability to instruct on set categories of equipment.
• Have a good understanding of the IPAF operator course.
• Have a good understanding of the IPAF operator practical testing procedure.
• Have proved their ability to present a theory presentation.
• Have a good understanding of the IPAF demonstrator course.
• Have a good understanding of the IPAF demonstrator practical testing procedure.

1 x day – First Aid (Appointed person/First on Scene)

• To ensure delegates have a full understanding of the basic principles to be carried out in the event of an accident in the workplace.

1 x day – Safety Harness Instructor

• Qualification to successfully instruct the IPAF harness safe use & inspection course
• Held at Spanset (Harness manufacture) in Middlewich

1 x day – MEWPS for Managers

• To instruct a supervisor/manager what is required to prepare for and safely co-ordinate various types of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) within their control.
• Done by a senior IPAF instructor

5 x days – Instructor Techniques Course

• To train delegates in the instructional methods and techniques required for the successful instruction, training and assessment.

5 x days – IPAF Instructor

• 4 x Days - To train and assess an instructor to understand the working of the IPAF training programme and assess their knowledge on both the machines and their ability to convey information to candidates.
• 1 x Day Final Examination – Done by an IPAF Examiner