IPAF Load/Unload

Loading, transportation, and unloading of plant machinery are vital logistical activities across many industries including powered access and construction. However, analysis of accident data reveals this activity is one of the leading causes of accidents and injuries. The course examines how these accidents occur and critically, how to prevent them to ensure safe and effective best practice.

This course is intended for anyone who will be loading or unloading heavy plant machinery including MEWPs, dumpers, excavators, telehandlers etc. Candidates must hold a current PAL Card or Operator license.

COURSE CONTENT

  • Safely load, unload and secure plant machinery
  • Link methods of work to legal requirements
  • Identify associated hazards & apply effective control measures to prevent accidents

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

The course is intended for anyone who will be loading or unloading heavy plant machinery including MEWPs, dumpers, excavators, telehandlers etc. Candidates must hold a current PAL Card or Operator license.

 

£450 *

+VAT per person

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COURSE INFORMATION

Course Duration: One Day
Course Type: Classroom/Practical Session
Maximum Class Size:† 4 Delegates
Course Registration: 7:45am
Course Start Time:‡ 8:00am
Course Finish Time:§ 3:30pm

 

CITB GRANT FUNDING
This course qualifies for Tier 2 CITB Grant funding of £140. GTAccess is a CITB Approved Training Organisation (ATO) and as such our customers are able to claim grants when completing certain courses. For more information on CITB Grant Funding and for a full list of applicable courses and grant values - Please Click Here.

CITB EMPLOYER NETWORK FUNDING
This course qualifies for 70% funding via the CITB Employer Network. GTAccess is a CITB Employer Network approved provider and can offer 70% funding on training courses booked. For more information on CITB Employer Network funding and for a full list of applicable courses, please contact our team.

CERTIFICATION
The Powered Access License card (PAL), that is given upon passing the course, is recognised by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and the Major Contractors Group (MCG) and is valid for 5 years. 

REASONABLE ADJUSTMENTS
If a candidate has literacy difficulties, GTAcces must be informed prior to the course taking place so that additional provisions can be made. Candidates who have difficulty understand the English language can provide an interpreter. 

REFRESHMENTS
Tea and coffee will be provided throughout the day on all courses at all of our training centres.  Please note that lunch is not provided.

CANCELATION POLICY
Courses cancelled less than 7 days prior to the course date but exceeding 48 working hours will incur a 50% charge. Courses cancelled less than 48 working hours before the course date will incur full payment. GT Access Ltd, reserves the right to cancel a training course at any time due to unforeseen circumstances. Should a course be cancelled alternative dates will be offered or a full refund given.

 

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No problem, we can come to your premises. We would require a suitable training room for the day, a safe and clear area outside for the practical part of the training and access to a powered access machine which we can supply if required.

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12 ACCREDITED TRAINING CENTRES


With over 30 years of experience with access equipment, we are able to offer a huge range of accredited IPAF, PASMA, and Workplace Health & Safety related training courses. We have 12 accredited training centres covering the West Midlands and south Wales.





IPAF Training

We offer a full range of IPAF courses including, Operator training, Harness Safety training, MEWP's for Managers and IPAF Demonstrator and Load/Unload. Our IPAF Operator courses are run 5 days a week (including some weekends) across all 12 of our training centres. Trainees will be issued with a PAL card upon completion that is valid for 5 years.

 

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PASMA TRAINING

We run a full range of PASMA courses including a half day Working at Height Essentials course which enables individuals to comply with their duties under the work at Height Regulations 2005. A half day Low Level Towers course and a full day Towers for Users course that instructs how to safely assemble, dismantle, move and alter a mobile access tower.

 

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WORKPLACE HEALTH & SAFETY TRAINING

We also offer offer a range of Workplace Health and Safety training courses including a full day and 3 day Emergency First Aid at Work. A half day Abrasive wheels course that allows you to comply with the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER). And a half day Ladders and Steps Safety course.

 

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