01698 230200 info@dgctraining.co.uk

303 Orbiston Street
Motherwell
North Lanarkshire
ML1 1QH

Tel: 01698 230200

IPAF Accredited Scissor (3a) and Boom (3b) – Dual course

IPAF Operator course with practical training session and assessment covering the following:  Mobile Vertical (3a) and Mobile Boom (3b).  Course is broken down into 2 parts:  Theory and Practical

Theory

  • Introduction and pre-course theory test
  • MEWP regulations and guidance
  • Machine types and use
  • Structural parts
  • Familiarisation and pre-use check
  • Safe operating methods and hazards
  • Theory test (written)

Practical

  • Practical training
  • Practical test

Minimum Course requirements:
Candidates must have a good understanding of English (spoken & written) and be physically fit / in good health

IPAF HARNESS TRAINING (FOR USE WITHIN MEWPS)

According to IPAF data, falls from the platform is one of the major causes of injury or fatality associated with using MEWPs. Awareness and understanding of how to correctly use a harness is critical to safe operation of boom-type MEWPs.  (Source: https://www.ipaf.org/en-gb/training-courses/harness-training-courses)

Here at DGC we can deliver the following IPAF approved Harness Courses:

  • Harness Awareness Course (HA)
  • Harness User Course (HU)
  • Harness Inspector Course (HI)
 
 
HARNESS AWARENESS COURSE (HA)
The HA Course (theory training & test) is for Candidates who do not need to personally use or wear a harness:  this can be completed remotely as eLearning, or in-person at our training centre (instructor-led in centre courses can only be confirmed when there is a minimum of 6 candidates).
 
What you will learn:
  • how to select harnesses and lanyards for use in MEWPs
  • manage and supervise use of harnesses and lanyards for use in MEWPs
  • create safe systems of work for harness and lanyard use in MEWPs
 
HARNESS USER COURSE (HU)
The HU course is for Candidates who do need to use or wear a harness themselves.  They must first complete and pass the HA Course and then attend our training centre to take their HU practical assessment as part of a relevant Boom MEWP training course – this can be Dual 3A/3B or just the 3B.
 
What you will learn:
  • how to use harnesses and lanyards in MEWPs
  • how to conduct pre-use checks of harnesses and lanyards for use in MEWPs
 
HARNESS INSPECTOR COURSE (HI)
The HI course is for Candidates who are responsible for inspecting their company’s personal fall protection equipment (PFPE) and maintaining inspection records (including those required by law).  Candidates MUST initially pass both HA and HU courses before they are eligible for this HI course.
 
What you will learn
  • how to conduct statutory inspections of harnesses and lanyards for use in MEWPs
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