IPAF approved training centre · Manchester
IPAF 3A Operator: scissor lifts
Category 3A covers mobile vertical platforms such as scissor lifts. One day at our centre in Swinton, with a PAL card valid for five years.
1 dayat our centre in Swinton
3Ascissor lifts
PAL cardvalid for 5 years
Groupsup to 8 (10 with e-learning)
IPAF 3A, per person, ex VAT
See dates and book| Monday–Friday | £150 (£180 inc VAT) |
| Saturday (on request) | £200 (£240 inc VAT) |
| Sunday (on request) | £250 (£300 inc VAT) |
Sending a booking costs nothing. Your place is reserved once payment is confirmed.
Who it is for
Anyone who operates scissor lifts at work and does not need the boom category.
What the course covers
- Theory: regulations, operator duties and safe use of the machine
- Pre-use checks and inspection
- Safe driving, positioning and working at height
- Emergency lowering
- Theory test and practical assessment
Course options
- Theory and practical: everything in one day at our centre, up to 8 people
- E-learning + practical: theory online beforehand, practical and assessment at our centre, up to 10 people
What you need
- Photo ID, safety boots and hi-vis
- A good understanding of the language the course is taught in
- Fitness to work at height
What you get
- IPAF PAL card, valid for 5 years, after a successful course
On the day
You can order a meal during the training. The menu is available at the centre.
Course calendar
Dates and free places.
Every date shows the course, its language and the places left. Tap a day, pick a course and book in a couple of minutes.
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