IPAF Mobile Vertical/Boom Advanced (3a+3b)

What is the course?

The IPAF Mobile Vertical/Mobile Boom Advanced (3a+3b) course is a one day advanced course. Trained operators working as steel erectors and safety net riggers should consider this qualification as they are required to have a PAL+ card.

Course content

The course includes:

how attitude and behaviour are important when you are working at height
why you need to check the risk assessment against the actual site
why siting the machine in different positions matters
safely driving and maneuvering the MEWP to position it correctly and undertake tasks in a wide range of challenging scenarios

How is the course taught and assessed?

The IPAF Mobile Vertical/Mobile Boom Advanced (3a+3b) course is an extensive course. It starts with a theory session which is followed by an interview and a theory test. There is then practical training and a practical assessment.

What qualification will I receive?

People who have successfully completed the IPAF Mobile Vertical/Mobile Boom Advanced (3a+3b) course will be issued with a new IPAF Smart PAL+ Card with the Mobile Vertical (3a+) and Mobile Boom (3b+) categories added. This replacement IPAF Smart PAL Card will retain the expiry date of your original PAL card.

What can I do next?

Once you have been certified on the Mobile Vertical and Mobile Boom you can go on to get certified on other equipment. We offer a range of courses to help you become certified to use a wide range of other mobile elevating platforms.

Alternatively, you can take our IPAF MEWPs for Managers course, a one-day course for managers.

Entry requirements

To take the IPAF Mobile Vertical/Mobile Boom Advanced (3a+3b) course you must hold a valid PAL card in these categories and have sufficient experience in operating equipment.

You will need to be fluent in both written and spoken English.