Questions and answers
FAQ
Straight answers.
How much does an IPAF course cost in Manchester?
IPAF 3A + 3B is £200 + VAT per person on weekdays, £250 on Saturdays and £300 on Sundays (weekend dates on request). A single category (3A or 3B) is £150, £200 or £250 + VAT.
What's the difference between IPAF 3A and 3B?
3A covers mobile vertical platforms such as scissor lifts. 3B covers mobile booms such as cherry pickers. Most delegates take both in one day.
Is JTE an IPAF approved training centre?
Yes. JTE Trainings Ltd is an IPAF approved training centre. Successful delegates receive an IPAF PAL card, valid for five years.
How do I book?
Choose a course and a date on the Dates and booking page and send your booking. We e-mail payment details within one working day, and your place is reserved once payment is confirmed. Sending a booking costs nothing.
Do you run courses at weekends?
Our centre is open Monday to Friday, 8:00–17:00. Weekend courses can be arranged separately: choose the date in the booking calendar, send a course request and we will check what is possible. Weekend rates are shown in the price list.
How many people can you train at once?
Up to 10 people per course. IPAF 3A + 3B takes up to 4 (6 with e-learning), a single IPAF category up to 8 (10 with e-learning), harness 4 to 10 people and face fit testing 4 to 8.
Is face fit testing a legal requirement?
If your staff wear tight-fitting respiratory protection, each wearer needs a fit test for each make, model and size of mask. Bring the exact masks you use and be clean shaven on the day.
What do I need to bring?
Photo ID, safety boots and hi-vis. For face fit testing, bring the masks you use at work. Full joining instructions come with your booking confirmation. You can order a meal during the training; the menu is available at the centre.
Do you offer IPAF courses online?
Yes. IPAF MEWPs for Managers, Demonstrator and Harness Awareness are available online. MEWPs for Managers and Demonstrator cost £200 + VAT each; ask us about Harness Awareness. For IPAF 3A and 3B operator courses you can also do the theory online first and the practical at our centre.
Do you inspect safety harnesses?
Yes. Bring your own harnesses to our centre after hours, by appointment, and an experienced harness inspector carries out a thorough inspection. It costs £45 + VAT.
Do you run courses in Polish, Russian or Lithuanian?
Yes. Every course date shows the language it is taught in: English, Polish, Russian or Lithuanian. Choose a date in your language when you book.
Do you offer discounts or deposits?
No. We keep one clear price list and ask for full payment to confirm a place. Cancel at least 7 days before the course for a full refund. If you book for yourself rather than a company, you also have a 14-day cancellation right by law; see the booking terms.
Can you train at our site?
Yes. Harness training can be delivered at your site anywhere in Greater Manchester, with a one-off £25 + VAT travel charge per group. Face fit testing can also be done at your site; we confirm any travel cost before you pay. For other courses, ask us.