IPAF Site Assessment for MEWP Selection

Selecting a Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) can be complex and challenging. Being confident and sufficiently knowledgeable to select the correct MEWP for the job directly reduces risk. Correct MEWP selection also improves the effectiveness and efficiency of MEWP operation, reducing unnecessary costs and creating the ability to work to slicker timescales.

Get trained

Those working for rental companies who need to determine which type of MEWP a client should rent/hire from them for the work required. 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. The IPAF Site Assessment for MEWP Selection is a training course for you.

Safety professionals who need to assess whether or not the MEWP being used is the best selection for the task.

Can be completed via eLearning or at an our IPAF-approved training centre (1/2 day course).

Entry requirements: Delegates must have a good understanding of English at operator level and hold a valid IPAF Operator or MEWPS for Managers certificate

What’s covered?

In this IPAF Site Assessment for MEWP selection classroom / E-Learning course, you will learn about topics including:

• The process of determining the optimum MEWP for a given task
• Height, Reach, up-and-over height of MEWPS
• Weight of people
• Required materials & tools
• Hire terms and conditions
• Environment
• Restrictions
• Set Up
• Hazards
• Permits
• Accessories
• Delivery
• Completion to justify selections
• Theory or online test

On successfully completing this course, you’ll receive an IPAF Site Assessment (For MEWP Selection) 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 please.

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 IPAF site assessment for MEWP selection training course is designed for the following:

• Those working for rental companies who need to determine which type of MEWP a client should rent/hire from them for the work required.
• 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

Course details

Aimed at: This IPAF IPAF site assessment for MEWP selection training course is designed for Employers, project managers, foremen and supervisors working in a broad range of industries or anyone who is responsible for planning and overseeing the use of MEWPs on their job site.

• Duration: 0.5 day
• Maximum class size: 10
• Qualification length: 5 years
• e-Learning available: Yes
• On-site training available: Yes

Assessment details

The qualification is assessed through a theory assessment paper which the learner must successfully pass or online test if e-learning course. Once completed the delegate will be awarded the IPAF Site Assessment for MEWP Selection qualification.

More Than Training – Total Access Solutions from Davis Access

At Davis Access, we do far more than deliver professional IPAF Site Assessment 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.