IPAF PAV Training – Get Certified to Operate Push Around Verticals

Working at low-level heights still requires proper safety training. That’s where IPAF PAV training comes in. PAV stands for Push Around Vertical platforms—compact machines often used indoors for maintenance, fit-outs, or inspection work. This course is ideal for professionals who need to operate this specific type of MEWP safely and legally.

🛠️ What is Covered in IPAF PAV Training?

Although PAVs are small, improper use can lead to serious risks. The IPAF PAV training course covers:

This course focuses exclusively on push-around platforms without drive capabilities.

⏱️ Duration and Format

The IPAF PAV training course is short and efficient, usually completed in half a day. It includes:

  1. Classroom or eLearning theory
  2. A short theory test
  3. Hands-on practical assessment

Upon successful completion, you receive a PAL Card (now issued digitally via the ePAL app) valid for five years.

🌐 Where to Book

Several IPAF-approved centres across the UK offer this course regularly. To check availability, compare providers, and secure your slot, visit the Siri Training Portal. The platform connects you with trusted, certified training centres in your area.


Choosing IPAF training ensures you’re compliant, competent, and confident when operating push around verticals—no matter the size of the job.

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