This course is for delegates who are responsible for planning, supervising and managing the use of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) in the workplace. It outlines what managers need to know about using MEWPs on site in order to mitigate all possible risks.
This course is also available as an e-learning course, to find out more please click here.
IPAF ePAL
HSS has been awarded an EcoVadis Gold rating, reaffirming our group commitment to sustainability and ethical business practices.
HSS Training are working hard to protect the environment whilst providing quality services to our customers. HSS are aware that the unnecessary printing of paper certificates may negatively impact your environmental aspirations and as well as our own.
For this reason all IPAF certifications are now digital as standard through IPAF Digital PAL Card Licence Application (ePAL); the cost of which is included within your course fee.
However, if it is imperative that you have a paper certificate this can be arranged at the additional cost of £40+VAT in order to cover the necessary costs for processing, printing and postage.
- MEWP legislation and guidance
- Hire terms and conditions
- Machine types and use
- Structural parts and MEWP selection
- Operator training and familiarisation
- Operator daily inspection
- MEWP personal fall protection
- Safe operating methods and hazard awareness
- Safety beyond training
- Written test
The course is aimed at project managers, foremen and supervisors working in a broad range of industries such as construction, facilities management, retail, airports and arboriculture who are responsible for supervising or managing the use of powered access, including scissor lifts, self-propelled boom lifts, trailer mounted boom lifts and aerial work platforms.
As a company that is committed to providing high quality
services to all our clients, we will always aim to make reasonable adjustments
ensuring all individuals receive the required help they need.
Click here to learn more
Delegates successfully completing the course will receive an IPAF Certificate.
Please note: This course includes a certificate only – a PAL card is not issued.
Delegates who hold a valid IPAF operator Powered Access Licence (PAL) Card will also have category (MM) added.
IPAF ePAL
HSS has been awarded an EcoVadis Gold rating, reaffirming our group commitment to sustainability and ethical business practices.
HSS Training are working hard to protect the environment whilst providing quality services to our customers. HSS are aware that the unnecessary printing of paper certificates may negatively impact your environmental aspirations and as well as our own.
For this reason all IPAF certifications are now digital as standard through IPAF Digital PAL Card Licence Application (ePAL); the cost of which is included within your course fee.
However, if it is imperative that you have a paper certificate this can be arranged at the additional cost of £40+VAT in order to cover the necessary costs for processing, printing and postage.
IPAF MEWPs for Managers Course FAQs
About IPAF
Q1. My site has told me I need IPAF Training. What does this mean?
IPAF stands for the International Powered Access Federation. It sets training standards, provides accredited courses and aims to help improve health, safety and skills across sectors such as construction or maintenance that use powered access equipment. If your site or employer requires IPAF training, it means you'll be operating mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) and need the correct IPAF qualification to use this equipment safely and legally.
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Q2. Is this course accredited?
Yes, the IPAF MEWPs for managers course is fully accredited by IPAF and delivered by HSS Training, an approved IPAF training provider.
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About the Course
Q3. What does the MEWPs for Managers course cover?
The course covers legal duties, risk assessment, planning and supervising MEWP use, understanding hazards and managing operator compliance and site safety.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Q4. What do the different IPAF categories mean?
Each machine type is given an IPAF category based on whether it’s static or mobile and how it moves.
- The 3A category covers mobile vertical lifts (scissor lifts), which move straight up and down.
- The 3B category covers mobile boom lifts (cherry pickers), which can extend both up and out for greater reach.
- The 1B category covers static boom lift, which have a fixed base and extend up and out.
Understanding the categories helps managers assign the right equipment and ensure safe use on site.
To learn more about the machine categories, you can visit the IPAF machine categories page.
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Q5. How long does the course take to complete?
The IPAF MEWPs for Managers course is one day, combining classroom theory and practical discussion-based exercises.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Who Should Attend
Q6. Who is this course for?
The course is aimed at project managers, foreman and supervisors in industries such as construction, facilities management, retail, airports, and arboriculture who oversee powered access equipment including scissor lifts, boom lifts and other aerial work platforms.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Q7. Are there any entry requirements?
Delegates must be at least 16 years old, in good physical health and fitness with no serious issues related to vision, hearing, heart conditions or a severe fear of heights/vertigo. Delegates must also have a good understanding of spoken and written English. For additional support, please see question 13.
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How the Training Works
Q8. What should I bring on the day?
Although there is no practical element to this course, some of our training centres are operational sites, so the following PPE is required to maintain safety on site and access your training room: Safety boots, hard hat, hi-vis vest or jacket, eye protection, protective gloves, long sleeve top, trousers - shorts are not permitted.
You'll also need valid photo ID (passport, driving license, CSCS card). If you're unsure whether your training venue requires PPE or you need help with sourcing items, please contact our team on 0345 605 0006 or email training@hss.com.
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Q9. Will there be practical MEWP operation?
No, this course focuses on management, planning and supervision. Practical operation is not included but site safety scenarios will be discussed.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Q10. Is there parking available at the training centre?
Most of our training venues offer free on-site parking, although spaces may be limited. You’ll receive full parking details, including What3Words navigation, in your joining instructions once your booking is confirmed. Alternatively, you can find parking availability and other venue details on our Training Centres information page
______________________________________________________________________________
Assessments & Certification
Q11. How is the course assessed?
Assessment is via a short theory test and participation in practical discussions on planning, supervision, and risk management of MEWPs.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Q12. What certification will I receive?
Successful delegates will receive a digital IPAF certificate via the ePAL app, confirming your managerial compliance. You can also upgrade to purchase a phyiscal printed IPAF certificate. The MEWPs for Managers qualification is only eligible for a certificate only. If you already hold a valid PAL card for other qualifications, then you may have MM category added to your card.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Delegate Support & Accessibility
Q13. What support is available if I have additional needs or require adjustments?
At HSS Training, we are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive learning environment. If you’re neurodivergent, have a disability, have a specific learning need, or English isn’t your first language, please refer to our reasonable adjustments guide.
For the IPAF operator courses only, theory test papers are available in 30+ languages, including Albanian, Bulgarian, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English (UK), English (US), Estonian, Finnish, French, Georgian, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Italian, Korean, Latvian, Lithuanian, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, and Ukrainian.
You may be able to bring an impartial, approved translator, depending on the course and awarding body. Please let us know as early as possible on 0345 605 0006 so we can confirm what’s allowed, discuss any fees and ensure the right support is in place.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Still Have Questions?
If you need further support please contact us on 0345 605 0006, use our live chat or email training@hss.com.
_________________________________________________________________________________
This course is for delegates who are responsible for planning, supervising and managing the use of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) in the workplace. It outlines what managers need to know about using MEWPs on site in order to mitigate all possible risks.
This course is also available as an e-learning course, to find out more please click here.
IPAF ePAL
HSS has been awarded an EcoVadis Gold rating, reaffirming our group commitment to sustainability and ethical business practices.
HSS Training are working hard to protect the environment whilst providing quality services to our customers. HSS are aware that the unnecessary printing of paper certificates may negatively impact your environmental aspirations and as well as our own.
For this reason all IPAF certifications are now digital as standard through IPAF Digital PAL Card Licence Application (ePAL); the cost of which is included within your course fee.
However, if it is imperative that you have a paper certificate this can be arranged at the additional cost of £40+VAT in order to cover the necessary costs for processing, printing and postage.
- MEWP legislation and guidance
- Hire terms and conditions
- Machine types and use
- Structural parts and MEWP selection
- Operator training and familiarisation
- Operator daily inspection
- MEWP personal fall protection
- Safe operating methods and hazard awareness
- Safety beyond training
- Written test
IPAF MEWPs for Managers Course FAQs
About IPAF
Q1. My site has told me I need IPAF Training. What does this mean?
IPAF stands for the International Powered Access Federation. It sets training standards, provides accredited courses and aims to help improve health, safety and skills across sectors such as construction or maintenance that use powered access equipment. If your site or employer requires IPAF training, it means you'll be operating mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) and need the correct IPAF qualification to use this equipment safely and legally.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Q2. Is this course accredited?
Yes, the IPAF MEWPs for managers course is fully accredited by IPAF and delivered by HSS Training, an approved IPAF training provider.
_________________________________________________________________________________
About the Course
Q3. What does the MEWPs for Managers course cover?
The course covers legal duties, risk assessment, planning and supervising MEWP use, understanding hazards and managing operator compliance and site safety.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Q4. What do the different IPAF categories mean?
Each machine type is given an IPAF category based on whether it’s static or mobile and how it moves.
- The 3A category covers mobile vertical lifts (scissor lifts), which move straight up and down.
- The 3B category covers mobile boom lifts (cherry pickers), which can extend both up and out for greater reach.
- The 1B category covers static boom lift, which have a fixed base and extend up and out.
Understanding the categories helps managers assign the right equipment and ensure safe use on site.
To learn more about the machine categories, you can visit the IPAF machine categories page.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Q5. How long does the course take to complete?
The IPAF MEWPs for Managers course is one day, combining classroom theory and practical discussion-based exercises.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Who Should Attend
Q6. Who is this course for?
The course is aimed at project managers, foreman and supervisors in industries such as construction, facilities management, retail, airports, and arboriculture who oversee powered access equipment including scissor lifts, boom lifts and other aerial work platforms.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Q7. Are there any entry requirements?
Delegates must be at least 16 years old, in good physical health and fitness with no serious issues related to vision, hearing, heart conditions or a severe fear of heights/vertigo. Delegates must also have a good understanding of spoken and written English. For additional support, please see question 13.
_________________________________________________________________________________
How the Training Works
Q8. What should I bring on the day?
Although there is no practical element to this course, some of our training centres are operational sites, so the following PPE is required to maintain safety on site and access your training room: Safety boots, hard hat, hi-vis vest or jacket, eye protection, protective gloves, long sleeve top, trousers - shorts are not permitted.
You'll also need valid photo ID (passport, driving license, CSCS card). If you're unsure whether your training venue requires PPE or you need help with sourcing items, please contact our team on 0345 605 0006 or email training@hss.com.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
Q9. Will there be practical MEWP operation?
No, this course focuses on management, planning and supervision. Practical operation is not included but site safety scenarios will be discussed.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Q10. Is there parking available at the training centre?
Most of our training venues offer free on-site parking, although spaces may be limited. You’ll receive full parking details, including What3Words navigation, in your joining instructions once your booking is confirmed. Alternatively, you can find parking availability and other venue details on our Training Centres information page
______________________________________________________________________________
Assessments & Certification
Q11. How is the course assessed?
Assessment is via a short theory test and participation in practical discussions on planning, supervision, and risk management of MEWPs.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Q12. What certification will I receive?
Successful delegates will receive a digital IPAF certificate via the ePAL app, confirming your managerial compliance. You can also upgrade to purchase a phyiscal printed IPAF certificate. The MEWPs for Managers qualification is only eligible for a certificate only. If you already hold a valid PAL card for other qualifications, then you may have MM category added to your card.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Delegate Support & Accessibility
Q13. What support is available if I have additional needs or require adjustments?
At HSS Training, we are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive learning environment. If you’re neurodivergent, have a disability, have a specific learning need, or English isn’t your first language, please refer to our reasonable adjustments guide.
For the IPAF operator courses only, theory test papers are available in 30+ languages, including Albanian, Bulgarian, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English (UK), English (US), Estonian, Finnish, French, Georgian, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Italian, Korean, Latvian, Lithuanian, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, and Ukrainian.
You may be able to bring an impartial, approved translator, depending on the course and awarding body. Please let us know as early as possible on 0345 605 0006 so we can confirm what’s allowed, discuss any fees and ensure the right support is in place.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Still Have Questions?
If you need further support please contact us on 0345 605 0006, use our live chat or email training@hss.com.
_________________________________________________________________________________
The course is aimed at project managers, foremen and supervisors working in a broad range of industries such as construction, facilities management, retail, airports and arboriculture who are responsible for supervising or managing the use of powered access, including scissor lifts, self-propelled boom lifts, trailer mounted boom lifts and aerial work platforms.
As a company that is committed to providing high quality
services to all our clients, we will always aim to make reasonable adjustments
ensuring all individuals receive the required help they need.
Click here to learn more
Delegates successfully completing the course will receive an IPAF Certificate.
Please note: This course includes a certificate only – a PAL card is not issued.
Delegates who hold a valid IPAF operator Powered Access Licence (PAL) Card will also have category (MM) added.
IPAF ePAL
HSS has been awarded an EcoVadis Gold rating, reaffirming our group commitment to sustainability and ethical business practices.
HSS Training are working hard to protect the environment whilst providing quality services to our customers. HSS are aware that the unnecessary printing of paper certificates may negatively impact your environmental aspirations and as well as our own.
For this reason all IPAF certifications are now digital as standard through IPAF Digital PAL Card Licence Application (ePAL); the cost of which is included within your course fee.
However, if it is imperative that you have a paper certificate this can be arranged at the additional cost of £40+VAT in order to cover the necessary costs for processing, printing and postage.
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