IPAF PAV training for push-around vertical lifts — manually positioned, then elevated. A short course leading to the IPAF PAL Card, valid 5 years — at our Croydon centre or on site across London and the South East.
IPAF PAV training is a short operator course for push-around vertical lifts — lightweight platforms that are manually manoeuvred into position and then raised. Because they're pushed by hand rather than driven, they suit indoor tasks at modest heights — stock picking, maintenance, installation and cleaning.
Delegates learn to prepare, inspect and safely operate the machine, covering pre-use checks, safe positioning and set-up, hazard identification, safe elevation and lowering, and emergency descent. In addition, the course covers employer and operator responsibilities under the Work at Height Regulations 2005 and PUWER 1998, and it's delivered as theory plus hands-on practical operation.
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.
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 self-propelled machines too? See IPAF 3a training for scissor lifts, browse all our IPAF training courses, or hire access equipment through our scaffold tower hire service with next-day delivery.
PAV training runs on request at our Croydon centre or onsite at your premises — get in touch and we'll arrange a date that suits. Call, message, or send the enquiry form below and we'll confirm availability and price.
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Operating push-around vertical lifts: pre-use inspection, safe positioning and set-up, hazard awareness, safe elevation, lowering and emergency descent, plus employer/operator responsibilities under the Work at Height Regulations and PUWER.
A lightweight vertical platform that's manually pushed into position by the operator, then elevated. It isn't driven while raised — making it ideal for indoor work at modest heights like stock picking and maintenance.
Typically a half day, ending in an IPAF Certificate of Training and the PAL Card, valid 5 years.
No formal prerequisites, but reasonable fitness and enough English to complete the theory and practical assessment 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.
