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IPAF Demonstrator

IPAF MEWP Demonstrator Training

Learn to familiarise operators on any MEWP you're licensed for: demonstrate pre-use checks, safe operation and the machine's limits, and hand it over properly. A 1 day course for experienced operators, and a step on the IPAF instructor pathway.

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Duration1 day
Entry requirementValid IPAF operator card
Price£250 + VAT per person
Group sizeUp to 4 delegates
CertificationIPAF Demonstrator on your PAL card
LocationKnowsley, Liverpool, L33 7UY, or your site

Course content

By the end of the course, the Demonstrator will be able to:

  • Familiarise operators on any machine they hold the licence for, including machines whose weight, height, width, length or complexity differ significantly from the one they trained on
  • Demonstrate pre-operational and safe operating procedures, and explain the limitations of MEWPs
  • Explain pre-use checks and the daily maintenance to be carried out
  • Explain the correct emergency procedures, capacities and limitations for safe operation of the specific machine
  • Explain the selection and use of fall protection: anchorage points, harness standards, fall arrest, lanyard types, correct fitting, rescue procedures and current HSE and IPAF H1 guidance

Course structure

Introduction and MEWP categories
PPE and harness statement
Operator revision and responsibilities
Effective demonstration
Practical demonstration and handovers
Demonstrator theory test

Who should attend

Anyone already working, or preparing to work, in the industry who delivers MEWPs and demonstrates their use. This course is also a requirement of the IPAF instructor pathway.

Entry requirement: delegates must hold a valid IPAF operator card for the categories they will demonstrate. Not sure if your PAL card is in date? Check it here.

Delegate requirements: delegates should be physically fit and in good health.

Qualification & funding

IPAF is the not-for-profit federation that promotes the safe use of powered access worldwide. Successful delegates are certified as IPAF Demonstrators.

This course is approved for CITB Levy Funding. We are a CITB Approved Training Organisation and will process your levy payment if you are a registered company.

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FAQ

Do I need to be an IPAF operator first?

Yes. You need a valid IPAF operator card for the machine categories you'll be demonstrating.

How long is the course?

1 day, with a maximum of 4 delegates.

Can you run it at our site?

Yes. Use the "Request on-site training" button and we'll come back to you with dates and a price.

Does this lead to becoming an IPAF instructor?

Yes. The Demonstrator course is a requirement of the IPAF instructor pathway.

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