IPAF Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) Training:

This IPAF Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) course is for delegates to learn to correctly perform in-service inspections of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) / Access Platforms to ensure safety and to meet legal requirements.

Get trained

The IPAF Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) course is aimed at operators who work in positions that mean they have to prepare and conduct a IPAF Pre-Delivery Inspection (INSP) on various types of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs).

IPAF Pre-Delivery Inspections (PDIs) and in-service inspections are a vital part of a service plan together with six-monthly/annual* inspections as stipulated above to ensure that MEWPs remain safe to use.

*All delegates wishing to attend the IPAF Pre-Delivery Inspection (INSP) training course must have successfully passed the IPAF Operator Course prior to attending and hold a valid IPAF PAL Operator Card in the categories that they wish to be trained for a minimum of 6 months 

The training requires candidates to undertake a written test and practical assessment.

On successful completion, delegates will be able to access their  IPAF Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) certification via the ePAL app. Should a physical PAL card and/or certificate be required, this must be requested at time of booking and will be charged at an extra cost.  The IPAF – International Powered Access Federation licence is internationally accepted and is valid for 5 years.

Entry requirements: Delegates must have a good understanding of English at operative level and have held a valid IPAF Operator/Demonstrator licence for a minimum of 6 months. The course content is suited to advanced operators’ levels.

What’s covered?

This one-day IPAF Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) course is made up of the following topics:

• Introduction to IPAF and MEWPs
• Health & Safety legislation & regulations
• Limitations and use of mobile elevating work platforms
• Identifying controls, safety devices and warning alarms
• Daily and routine inspection and servicing requirements
• Setting up in preparation for work
• Ground and site conditions
• Safe operating techniques
• Emergency lowering procedures
• Manufactures instruction manuals
• Handover
• Different hire terms and conditions
• The use of fall arrest equipment
• Multiple choice test paper
• Practical demonstrating test

On successfully completing this course, you’ll receive an IPAF Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) certificate. All IPAF certification is issued electronically via ePAL.  The International Powered Access Federation licence is recognised internationally.

Delegates will be required to download the IPAF ePAL app onto their device to access any certification they hold with IPAF prior to the training taking place.

Should a physical PAL card and/or certificate be required, this must be requested at time of booking and will be charged at an additional cost.

Is this the right course for me?

This Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) course is for delegates to prepare and conduct a Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) on various types of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) / Access Platforms.

By the end of this IPAF Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) course you will:

• Be aware of the relevant current legislation
• Be aware of the purpose and legal
• requirements for a pre-delivery inspection
• Be aware of the importance of familiarisation
• Be aware of some common faults found
• during pre-delivery inspection
• Be aware of the importance of a logical
• approach to a pre-delivery inspection
• Be aware of the need to risk assess the predelivery inspection area
• Be aware of the importance of pre-delivery inspection documentation
• Be aware of the role and responsibilities of a person conducting a PDI
• Know when to pass or fail a machine under inspection
• Be able to conduct a PDI for the selected category of MEWP(s)

Course details

• Aimed at: This IPAF Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) course is for delegates to prepare and conduct a Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) on various types of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) / Access Platforms.
• Duration: 1 day
• PPE Required: Safety Helmet, Safety Boots or Shoes, Hi-Vis Vest and Full body harness and adjustable restraint lanyard.
• Maximum class size: 4
• Qualification length: 5 years
• On-site training available: Yes

Assessment details

The qualification is assessed through a theory assessment paper which the learner must successfully pass then complete the practical assessment . Once completed the delegate will be awarded the IPAF Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) qualification.

More Than Training – Total Access Solutions from Davis Access

At Davis Access, we do far more than deliver professional IPAF Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) training. With over 30 years of industry experience, we provide a complete range of access platform solutions including access platform hire, CITB training, First Aid Training, PASMA training, MEWP servicing, LOLER inspections, repairs, refurbishment, and access platform sales throughout Bristol, South Wales and across the UK.

Whether you're a construction company, facilities management contractor, local authority, maintenance provider or industrial business, our experienced team can support every stage of your project. From ensuring your workforce is trained and compliant to supplying, maintaining and repairing access equipment, Davis Access offers a true one-stop solution for working safely at height.