
IPAF Site Assessment (For MEWP Selection)
Overview
This course guides candidates through the process of determining the optimum MEWP for a given task. Factors covered include height, reach, up-and-over height, the weight of people, required materials and tools, environment, restrictions, set-up, hazards, permit, accessories, delivery, and completion of documentation to justify the selection.
Award
Each successful delegate will be issued a digital certificate via the IPAF ePAL app & digital PAL card. A PDF version will also be issued. These are valid for five years.
Who should attend?
Those working in any industry, such as supervisors, who wish to gain the confidence and knowledge required to make their own decision about which kind of MEWP to rent / hire for the work required. Safety professionals who need to assess whether or not the MEWP being used is the best selection for the task.
Instructor/Delegate Ratio (Max): 1:10
Awarding Body: IPAF
Assessment: Theory only. Digital certificate through ePAL app
All Upcoming Training Dates:
| Course | Awarding Body | When | Where | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile Vertical / Mobile Boom (3A / 3B) | IPAF | 01/10/2026 | Cookstown | |
| Mobile Vertical / Mobile Boom (3A / 3B) | IPAF | 02/10/2026 | Mallusk | |
| B1 Counterbalance Forklift Course | ITSSAR | 05/10/2026 | Cookstown | |
| Mobile Vertical / Mobile Boom (3A / 3B) | IPAF | 06/10/2026 | Mallusk | |
| Mobile Vertical / Mobile Boom (3A / 3B) | IPAF | 14/10/2026 | Cookstown | |
| IPAF Operator Course: 1B | IPAF | 22/10/2026 | Mallusk | |
| J3 Telescopic Forklift Course | ITSSAR | 26/10/2026 | Cookstown Depot |









