IPAF Training in Bengaluru – PAL Card Certification for MEWP Operators

Looking for IPAF training in Bengaluru? Siri Techno Fab is an IPAF Approved Training Centre delivering MEWP operator certification across Karnataka. We train scissor lift, boom lift, cherry picker and vertical mast operators to the international PAL Card standard accepted by every major contractor in India and abroad.

What is IPAF training?

IPAF (International Powered Access Federation) training is the global standard for safe operation of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs). On successful completion you receive the PAL Card (Powered Access Licence), valid for five years and recognised worldwide. The qualification meets the operator-training expectations set out in India’s factory and construction safety frameworks and is required by most international EPC contractors working on Indian sites.

Why train with us in Bengaluru

  • Centre in Kumaraswamy Layout, easy reach from Electronic City, Whitefield, Peenya, Yeshwanthpur and Jigani.
  • On-site delivery across Karnataka – we bring the machine and instructor to your facility.
  • Hindi, Kannada and English instruction.
  • Group rates for cohorts of 6 or more.
  • Same-week scheduling for urgent corporate cohorts.

IPAF courses offered in Bengaluru

  • IPAF 1a – Static Vertical (push-around lifts)
  • IPAF 1b – Static Boom
  • IPAF 3a – Mobile Vertical (scissor lifts)
  • IPAF 3b – Mobile Boom (cherry pickers, boom lifts)
  • IPAF 3a+3b combined (most popular)
  • PAL+ advanced operator course
  • MEWPs for Managers – for supervisors, HSE leads and HR
  • Demonstrator and Instructor – train-the-trainer

Course structure

Each operator course typically runs over one to two days, depending on the category combination, and includes:

  • Classroom theory covering hazards, safe systems of work, pre-use inspection and emergency rescue
  • Hands-on practical with a real machine of the relevant category
  • IPAF theory test and practical assessment
  • ePAL digital licence issued on the operator’s mobile, with a physical PAL Card optional

Who hires PAL Card holders in Bengaluru

Tier-1 construction firms, electrical and HVAC contractors on metro projects, airport and aerospace MROs, IT campus facility teams, warehouse and 3PL operators across the Bommasandra and Hoskote corridors, and refinery shutdown crews. A valid PAL Card is increasingly the minimum bar for any aerial-work scope of work in the city.

How much does IPAF training cost in Bengaluru?

Pricing depends on category combination, cohort size and whether training is on-site or at our centre. We publish transparent pricing on our course prices page and respond to quote requests within 60 seconds on WhatsApp.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the PAL Card valid?

Five years from the assessment date. Renewal requires a one-day refresher and reassessment.

Do you train at our site in Bengaluru?

Yes. We deliver on-site IPAF training at client facilities across Bengaluru, provided you have a safe area and an appropriate MEWP available (or we can arrange machine hire).

Is the test conducted in Hindi or Kannada?

Yes – theory papers and instruction are available in English, Hindi and Kannada.

What ID is required on the day?

A government-issued photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, Passport or Driving Licence) and a passport-size photograph for the PAL Card.

Is there a minimum age?

Candidates must be 18 years or older.

Book your IPAF training in Bengaluru

Call or WhatsApp +91 8105644422 for next-available cohort dates, or visit our prices page for a written quote. We confirm bookings the same business day.