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We are MEWP Training and we are a training company who have trained thousands of people throughout Brighton and Hove East Sussex.
With training centres throughout East Sussex we can offer competitive prices and in June 2025 are able to get the best training to you very quickly.
MEWP (mobile elevating work platforms) training is an important part of operating any lifts, cherry-pickers, or other elevated platform tools. No matter the type of platform you might be using in Brighton and Hove, we can offer the right type of safety and operation training that even the most confident operators need in June 2025.
IPAF (the International Powered Access Federation) have created the IPAF Training Programme as a way to aid operator understanding of powered access equipment. These approved courses are available throughout East Sussex and beyond, with further information offered as optional extra courses.
We offer a number of great MEWP training courses in Brighton and Hove and are more than happy in assisting you on anything you need more information on.
An IPAF training course is a comprehensive programme that varies in duration depending on the experience of the trainee. Each course offers unique materials and can be supplemented with other optional modules that help operators understand their MEWP work in detail.
Each IPAF operator course is delivered with a specific goal in mind: any operator can take any course they need, but the courses allow learners to train in whatever niches are relevant to their role.
Not only can these training courses provide a PAL card (vital for many on-site jobs), but also practical experience: working-at-height training equipment, real powered access machines, and hands-on instruction from experienced trainers.
This can help you build up your skills — individually or as part of a team — far faster than online-only options. IPAF training centres are available in Brighton and Hove, giving you access to certified local providers.
Whether you take a health and safety course or learn to operate a MEWP, these accredited courses are worth having on your CV. A PAL Card is widely recognised, and training at one of our Brighton and Hove centres can help you become a licensed, confident operator.
Some training courses are platform-specific. Mobile boom/cherry picker and scissor lift training courses require different skill sets. That’s why we offer specialised safety training in Brighton and Hove for individual platform types.
UK training centres also provide general modules such as working-at-height, health and safety training, and PAL card certification. If you need tailored instruction in Brighton and Hove, contact our team to find a suitable solution.
Here are some of the most popular IPAF courses, commonly delivered across Brighton and Hove, helping to train safe, effective MEWP operators:
This standard operator course is ideal for new operators, covering setup, controls, safety, and operating procedures for a variety of MEWP types, including PAVs and IADs.
If you are based in Brighton and Hove and require basic operator training, this is the perfect starting point.
For those working in high-risk areas — such as construction or industrial zones — PAL+ offers more in-depth instruction. It’s designed to improve decision-making and machine control in difficult environments.
PAL+ training in Brighton and Hove is ideal for workers in extreme or hazardous job sites.
This course is designed for individuals who already know how to operate MEWPs but need to teach others. It’s perfect for workplace supervisors in Brighton and Hove who want to support operator development internally.
Unlike the demonstrator course, this module allows you to become a certified IPAF instructor — qualifying you to deliver official IPAF training at centres across Brighton and Hove or even internationally.
At our Brighton and Hove training centres, we offer several short, practical add-ons to core IPAF courses:
This safety module teaches proper harness use and how to inspect it for faults. It’s crucial for anyone working at height in Brighton and Hove and wanting to meet current PPE standards.
Ideal for logistics or transport personnel in Brighton and Hove, this course covers how to securely load, transport, and unload MEWPs using approved methods.
This course is essential for any manager or site supervisor overseeing MEWP operators in Brighton and Hove. It focuses on site planning, legal responsibilities, and health and safety protocols.
Pre-delivery inspection ensures all equipment is safe before use. Operators in Brighton and Hove can take this course to improve daily checks and pre-use assessments.
CAP certification is ideal for operators in Brighton and Hove responsible for inspecting and maintaining MEWPs. It focuses on identifying faults before they cause safety issues.
Completing any of the approved IPAF training courses in Brighton and Hove will entitle you to a PAL Card, valid for five years and accepted in more than 50 countries. The digital PAL Card can also be accessed through the IPAF app for convenient on-site display.
At MEWP Training, we can assist you with the best options available in Brighton and Hove. Make sure you contact us today for a number of great MEWP training courses.
If you’re seeking trusted, accredited MEWP training in Brighton and Hove, IPAF-approved centres offer unbeatable standards. With over 750 training locations globally, including multiple sites in Brighton and Hove, you have access to expert instruction and real-world equipment.
All IPAF courses are developed with maximum health and safety in mind and are widely recognised across the industry.
We’ve worked with thousands of UK businesses — including many across Brighton and Hove — to provide reliable, effective training solutions.
If you’re unsure which course is right for you, get in touch today and we’ll guide you through the best IPAF options based on your role, industry, and location.
Whether you take a health and safety course or learn to operate a MEWP, these accredited courses are worth having on your CV, especially when represented by a PAL Card. They are a valuable asset to have and prove that you understand how to manipulate and inspect a MEWP at your current position.
If you are interested in any of these courses, whether that is a full training week or a one-off health and safety or management course, then please get in touch and arrange for some IPAF training. It does not take long to get yourself licenced and properly trained with the operation of these platforms.
This contact form is the best place to start: if you are ready to sign up or just want to know more about a course that you are considering, then we are more than happy to answer any questions you have. IPAF training is one of the easiest ways to prove that you are a qualified, trained and skilled MEWP operator.
If you are already prepared to start training, then simply book a training course online via the IPAF website for your nearest IPAF training centre. Once on-site, many of the courses will only take a day, with longer ones requiring two or three as most.
If you are not able to complete physical training (or prefer not to), then our eLearning option allows IPAF training to be completed over the IPAF training website and digital classrooms. You can still book online but complete the training at your own pace, wherever you learn best.
You will be able to see the course available, date, location, and other important details on the IPAF site before signing up. If you are worried about missing the start date to important safety training, get in touch and let us know that you are struggling with that starting day or time.
No, only the operator requires a license, however the passenger will be required to wear the correct PPE.
Mobile Elevated Work Platforms also known as MEWP are types of plant, equipment that facilitate working at large heights. They consist of a platform on an extending structure and chassis, with controls for operations.
The IPAF certificate or PAL (Powered Access License) is recognised as worldwide proof of platform operator training to the highest standard. They are issued by the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) to platform operators who successfully complete their training.
A scissor lift is a classification of manlift often found in construction and facility maintenance applications designed elevate workers and their tools to working heights ranging from 5.9m (19 ft) to 17.9m (59 ft). Scissor lifts are work platforms used to safely move workers vertically and to different locations in a variety of industries including construction, retail, entertainment and manufacturing.
There are two basic types of MEWPs – ‘booms’, such as cherry pickers which have both static and mobile forms and ‘verticals’ such as scissor lifts, that can also be static or mobile. There is my types of MEWPs to choose from so it is essential you choose the right one, the three main questions to ask yourself when choosing from the various types of MEWPs are:
Both types of MEWPs require safety training to be operated on the jobsite. Before choosing your desired lift, you must consider the amount of workers that needs to be elevated, what kind of equipment and materials they need to bring on the work platform, and also where the machine will be operated.
From the previous question you can see that boom and scissor lifts are typically utilized for different types of work. It is your job to require the factors that impact work on your jobsite, as well as any potential dangers or safety risks. Being able to understand the demands of your project will give you the insight into what kind of lift and even what model will be most effective.
It is hugely important that you create a plan for exactly what you need the machine to do and how it will be transported to each working location, bigger lifts are not always best. Some important questions you need to ask yourself when creating this plan are, Will the work be indoor, outdoor or both? Will you need to drive the machine through small and confined areas such as doorways? What kind of flooring will the machine have to travel on?
The IPAF 3a and 3b Training course instructs an operator to prepare and operate various types of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) including cherry pickers, scissor lifts, and mobile booms such as articulated & electric boom lifts.
Static booms are an overall category name which includes spider booms on tracks or wheels, van-mounted booms, truck-mounted booms or trailer-mounted booms. A 1b Static Boom (cherry pickers) are MEWPs capable of both vertical and horizontal platform movement, enabling them to reach further and in different directions. They can appear as road-legal, drivable vehicles like vans and trucks, as towable trailers or on a dedicated track-mounted chassis.
Self Propelled scissor lifts are the most common type of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPS) move vertically through folding supports in a X pattern, known as scissor mechanism. They are classified in 2 main categories based on how these are powered and where they are used. Self propelled electric scissor lifts are mostly used on flat indoor or outdoor surfaces, the body is pleasing to the eye and flexing to operate.
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