Training

Do I Need Training?

At Versalift UK, we are serious about your safety.

Aerial lift training improves safety, increases productivity, enhances awareness and fulfils your legal obligations for the operation of a MEWP.

Our qualified training instructors ensure that your staff experience quality training, direct from the platform manufacturer.

At Versalift, we can provide training on-site at our UK HQ, using our latest facilities, or at your own premises – providing you meet the requirements of providing a classroom and the use of a suitably certified machine for the duration of the course.

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IPAF Training

Have You Got Your PAL Card?

As an IPAF (International Powered Access Federation) accredited training centre, Versalift UK provides operator training courses for the IPAF Powered Access License (PAL card).

Valid for five years, this is the most widely held and recognised proof of training for platform operators. The PAL Card (Powered Access Licence) conforms to the international standard ISO 18878.

Detailed information can be found on the IPAF website – www.ipaf.org

Covers the safe operation of static vertical MEWPs (e.g. vertical personnel lifts) and includes advanced safety procedures for the 1a+ category.

Focuses on operating static boom MEWPs (e.g. spider, trailer-mounted or truck-mounted booms), with the 1b+ category providing enhanced safety training.

Trains operators on self-propelled vertical MEWPs (e.g. scissor lifts) with the 3a+ course offering additional safety measures.

Covers the use of self-propelled boom lifts (cherry pickers), with the 3b+ training including advanced safety techniques.

PAV (Push Around Vertical) provides training for manually propelled vertical lifts, ensuring safe and effective operation.

IAD (Insulated Aerial Device) focuses on the safe use of insulated aerial devices, often used for electrical work at height.

Versalift UK Training Courses

Operators

This course instructs an operator to prepare and safely operate various types of MEWPs.

Demonstrators

This course trains a demonstrator to familiarise operators with their responsibilities and demonstrate pre-operational and safe operating procedures and the limitations of MEWPs.

MEWPs for Managers

MEWPs for Managers is the essential, one-day course for those who plan, supervise and manage the use of mobile elevating work platforms in the workplace.

IAD (Insulated Aerial Device)

This course instructs an operator to prepare and safely operate an insulated platform.

Harness Use and Inspection

This course instructs a user to select, inspect and use a harness and associated equipment safely when using a MEWP.

PDI (Pre-Delivery Inspection)

This pre-delivery inspection course enables trainees to perform PDIs of MEWPs in a structured and systematic way.

Recovery Systems

Versalift UK product specific recovery systems, encompassing mechanical, electrical and combination method systems. Roof, pedestal and chassis-mounted lowering and recovery procedures. Emergency recovery of equipment subject to complete electrical supply failure, engine and emergency backup battery systems.

Manual Handling

Manual handling techniques employed in day to day working environment, suitable for both administrative and manual tasked personnel.

Maintenance

A range of maintenance biased courses: IPAF pre-use inspection, in-use inspection, LOLER awareness, service/maintenance awareness, and IPAF competent person assessments.

Bespoke Versalift Courses

LOLER/PUWER awareness

Versalift product manufacturer PDI course

Canbus – LMC E6 variant software training

Low voltage insulation testing

Book Your Training Today!

Ready to get certified? Complete our booking form to secure your spot on an IPAF training course.

Need more details or pricing? Give us a call or send us an email – our team is happy to help!

Booking Form

Our Training Team

Meet Our IPAF Instructor – Lee

Lee has been a dedicated IPAF Instructor with us for 13 years, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise in powered access training. His in-depth knowledge and hands-on approach ensure that every trainee gains the confidence and skills needed to operate MEWPs safely and efficiently. Whether you’re new to powered access or looking to refresh your certification, Lee’s practical and engaging training style makes learning both effective and enjoyable.

Our Training Administrator – Angela

Angela plays a key role in keeping our training sessions running smoothly. As our Training Administrator, she works closely with Lee to handle course bookings, schedule sessions, and assist trainees with any queries. With her friendly and efficient approach, Angela ensures that every trainee has a seamless experience from start to finish.

I just completed a course with Lee at rugby and what a guy! He made the course enjoyable and the knowledge is fantastic. Hope to see Lee again excellent and highly recommend.

Simon Brown

Spent a couple of days with Versalift UK on an IPAF training course. The training instructor, Lee Tibbles, was excellent. He kept the delegates engaged with his excellent knowledge and experience and occasional light-hearted story. A whistle-stop tour of the factory further confirmed the professionalism of the company.

Neil

Training FAQs

Will aerial lift training benefit my company and its employees?

Aerial Lift Training promotes a safer work environment. With aerial lift training from Versalift, technicians are made aware of the best safety practices, latest regulations and other important information. Companies that use Versalift aerial lift training are less likely to be subjected to fines, negative audit findings and workplace accidents.

Aerial Lift Training enhances job prospects. For Versalift aerial lift operators, getting the appropriate training is crucial to safe and effective operation. A well-trained technician has a much better chance of securing future employment than other job candidates who haven’t had a similar training opportunity.

Versalift Aerial Lift Training establishes the highest level of safe practices for other employees. With aerial lift training from Versalift, workers learn and adopt the fundamentals of smart, safe operation, regardless of working environment.

Aerial lift training – is it available to anyone?

Versalift Aerial Lift training is available to those employees who work on and in bucket trucks owned by organisations that own Versalift bucket trucks, aerial lifts, cable placers, and digger derricks.

How many people can I sign up for training?

Instructor-led classes will have the class size listed in the description, though on average they are capped at 12 people.