IPAF Train the Trainer – Become a Certified MEWP Instructor

If you’re an experienced MEWP operator looking to move into training, the IPAF Train the Trainer course is your next step. This specialised programme equips qualified professionals to become certified IPAF instructors, authorised to deliver operator training at accredited centres.

🎓 What Is IPAF Train the Trainer?

The IPAF Train the Trainer course prepares you to instruct others on the safe use of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs), such as scissor lifts, cherry pickers, and static booms. This course is required if you wish to deliver IPAF’s operator, harness, and safety awareness training through an approved centre.

✅ Entry Requirements

To join the programme, you must:

• Hold a valid IPAF PAL Card for the relevant categories (e.g., 1B, 3A, 3B)
• Demonstrate a minimum of 36 months of practical MEWP experience
• Show strong communication skills and basic IT literacy
• Be employed by or affiliated with an IPAF-approved training centre

A pre-course assessment ensures you meet the required standards before full enrolment.

📚 What You Will Learn

The course covers:

• Adult learning principles and training techniques
• IPAF course structure and content
• Classroom and practical training delivery
• Assessment procedures and candidate evaluation
• Use of the ePAL system and IPAF admin processes

After passing, you’ll be certified as an IPAF instructor, authorised to issue PAL Cards under an accredited centre.

🌍 Where to Start

You can begin your journey by registering through the Siri Training Portal, which connects you with IPAF centres offering training programmes and pre-qualification guidance.

With IPAF Train the Trainer, you’re not just improving your career—you’re helping raise safety standards across the industry. Take the next step and start teaching with confidence.