Pre-Delivery Inspection IPAF Training Course

This IPAF training course will teach an operator to properly conduct a Pre-Delivery Inspection on various types of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) to ensure that they meet legal safety requirements. Completion of the training course will ensure that the candidate obtains an IPAF INSP Licence. It is essential that a MEWP is given a pre-delivery inspection prior to being sent to site to be used by an operator.

Having a team member on-site with an IPAF PDI Licence ensures that regular inspections can take place and that any deterioration to your access platforms can be identified and treated or reported immediately.

How Much is the Access Platform Pre-Delivery Inspection Course?

Price per delegate starts at £299.00 + VAT.

IPAF COURSE OBJECTIVES

At the end of the course the candidate will have knowledge of:

• Relevant Health & Safety regulations
• Accident prevention and control
• The needs regarding personnel protection
• The need to refer to the machine operating manual
• The need for familiarisations

COURSE CONTENT & LENGTH

Each IPAF Pre-Delivery Inspection course features in-depth practical and classroom-style content designed to embed crucial knowledge and effectively train candidates.

• 1/2 day in-person training
• Introduction to facilities and IPAF
• Legislation and codes of practice
• Purpose of and logical approach to a Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI)
• Practical training including; familiarisation, visual checks, function checks and use of checklist

IPAF COURSE FORMAT

• In-person training

IPAF COURSE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

All candidates undertaking the course must bring and wear the following safety clothing and equipment:

• Safety footwear
• Hard hat
• Hi-vis vest/t-shirt/sweatshirt

COURSE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Candidates taking an inspection course must have a good amount of experience and knowledge prior to enrolling.

• Valid IPAF PAL card held for a minimum of 6 months
• Log book showing experience in the last 6 months, on the types of machines being trained on
• Please note that this course is for advanced operators only and can only be taken at the IPAF Centre

What’s Covered in the Pre-Delivery Inspection IPAF Training Course?

The IPAF Pre-Delivery Inspection training course covers all of the relevant topics to MEWP inspections. As part of the theory work, you will be taught the appropriate legislation and legal requirements to carry out a PDI for MEWPs in specific categories.

You will also learn about common MEWP faults so that you are able to identify any issues with the machinery and amend them before accidents occur. You will also be taught to identify how the condition of the MEWP could potentially increase risk due to its condition. This knowledge is crucial to knowing when to pass or fail an access platform that has had an inspection.

Other crucial aspects of the course will cover teamwork, including group-led practicals and giving the candidates hands-on experience. This is important as inspectors typically work as part of a team, often with other IPAF-trained workers such as operators and managers.

Once the IPAF training has been completed, the course will conclude with a testing phase. This will consist of a theory and a practical test, to ensure that candidates can express the necessary knowledge across all aspects.

Read our Ultimate guide to Access Platform Training for more information.

How Long is the Pre-Delivery Inspection Course Training Valid for?

On completion of the course, candidates will be valid for five years, after which they will need to renew. To renew, the candidate must have a fully filled-in logbook for the five year period. If this isn’t provided, they will need to pay for a new course and receive a new IPAF card.

Who is the Pre-Delivery Inspection Course Designed for?

This course is designed for all staff who are responsible for prepping MEWPS prior to being delivered to site. This includes staff at MEWP rental companies, mechanics and technicians, and experts working at platform depots.

If you need more information on this course or unsure if the course is right for you, contact our friendly team here or via Live Chat when available. 

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