Static Vertical (1a, 1a+)

Vertical personnel platforms (static) – (1a)

This one day IPAF training course instructs an operator how to prepare and safely operate static vertical personnel platforms. It provides both theory and practical training. The IPAF training course aims to allow operators to manoeuvre, drive and position vertical personnel platforms safely and proficiently.

Areas of instruction include:

Awareness of health and safety regulation, accident prevention and control
Safe operation of static vertical platforms and their limitations
Pre-use checks, inspection and function tests
Route planning before operation of static vertical platforms
Manoeuvring the machine
Setting up a static vertical platform for work
Basic operational skills
Selection and use of fall arrest equipment

On successful completion of the IPAF training course, each delegate will receive a PAL (Powered Access Licence) photo ID card for the 1a training category.

The card is valid for 5 years.

Vertical personnel platforms (static) – (1a+)

For operators using static vertical personnel platforms in challenging and higher risk environments, we also offer an IPAF training course called PAL+.

This is an additional one day course of category-specific training, with an emphasis on practical training and challenging practical exercises. This is followed with written and practical tests, plus individual interviews.