IPAF 1b training for static boom platforms — vehicle-mounted, trailer and spider lifts. A 1-day course leading to the IPAF PAL Card, valid 5 years — at our Croydon centre or on site across London and the South East.
IPAF 1b training is a one-day operator course for static boom machines — vehicle-mounted, trailer-mounted and spider (tracked) booms that are stabilised and operated from a static position. It suits first-time operators as well as those renewing an expired PAL Card, and it's delivered as a mix of theory and hands-on practical operation at our Croydon centre or on site at your premises.
Delegates learn to prepare, set up, inspect and safely operate the machine, covering pre-use checks, correct stabiliser and outrigger deployment, ground assessment, machine categories, hazard identification, safe operating and emergency descent. In addition, the course covers employer and operator responsibilities under the Work at Height Regulations 2005 and PUWER 1998. If you prefer, a blended option is available where the theory is completed online first.
Assessment is by a theory test and a practical assessment. Once you pass, you'll receive an IPAF Certificate of Training and the IPAF PAL (Powered Access Licence) Card, valid for 5 years and recognised worldwide. Furthermore, 1b can be combined with the mobile categories on our 1b, 3a & 3b triple-category course.
With more than 20 years of training experience, Access Towers helps over 350 trainees each month gain work-at-height qualifications across London and the South East. As an approved IPAF centre, our helpful bookings team make it easy to book — whether you're training yourself, your team, or someone else. Need mobile machines instead? See IPAF 3b training for cherry pickers, browse all our IPAF training courses, or hire access equipment through our scaffold tower hire service with next-day delivery.
Pick a course type below to see the next available dates and book online. Call us for urgent training — there are nearly always spaces next day.
How it works: Please see all available courses which can be filtered above. We have a selection of full-day classroom, half-day practical (theory part done online) and weekend training which you can book from this calendar. If you aren't sure what is best, or would like to ask some questions then please get in touch through call, email, LiveChat or WhatsApp.
How it works: A full day at our Croydon centre covering theory and practical assessment, with your ePAL card issued the same day.
How it works: Complete the theory online (eLearning), then attend a shorter practical-only session to finish your assessment.
How it works: Weekend courses for those who can't spare a weekday — same accreditation, same same-day ePAL card.
Training four or more people? We'll bring the course to your site or offices on a date that suits you — no travel, no downtime, and a better price per person than booking individual places.
Requires a minimum of 4 attendees
Operating static boom MEWPs (vehicle-mounted, trailer and spider lifts): set-up and stabiliser deployment, ground assessment, pre-use inspection, hazard awareness, safe operation and emergency descent, plus employer/operator responsibilities under the Work at Height Regulations and PUWER.
A static boom (1b) is set up and operated from a stationary position — often vehicle-mounted, trailer or spider lifts. A mobile boom (3b, cherry picker) can be driven while elevated. If you use both, combine 1b with 3a & 3b.
One day, ending in an IPAF Certificate of Training and the PAL Card, valid 5 years. A blended option lets you do the theory online first.
No formal prerequisites, but reasonable fitness and enough English to complete the theory and practical assessments safely are needed.
Yes — the IPAF PAL Card is recognised internationally and meets HSE, CITB and Work at Height Regulations requirements.
Yes — at our Croydon centre or on site at your premises (minimum delegate numbers apply for onsite). Call 0208 665 1181.
Book your place online, or call our team for honest advice and the next available dates. Group discounts and onsite training available.
