IPAF PAL+ Course

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Key Features

Of this IPAF PAL PLUS Course:

  • IPAF PAL+ builds directly on a valid IPAF PAL card to cover advanced MEWP operations in complex or restricted environments.
  • Delegates learn to operate scissor lifts, boom lifts and other mobile elevating work platforms safely on uneven ground, slopes and in confined spaces.
  • Training includes detailed risk assessment, machine selection, stability calculations and emergency recovery procedures for real site conditions.
  • Practical sessions cover multiple IPAF categories including 1B+, 3B+ and specialist attachments under qualified instructor supervision.
  • Assessment combines written theory and hands-on practical tests aligned with current IPAF standards and UK working-at-height regulations.
  • Successful delegates receive an IPAF PAL+ digital licence endorsement valid for five years, recognised across UK construction and industrial sectors.

Course Date Availability

IPAF PAL PLUS training at the following 1 centres. Prices from £295 per person :

Training Centres Next Dates
Birmingham 29th Jul 202613th Aug 2026

Course Information

Overview:

IPAF PAL+ is the recognised advanced qualification for experienced mobile elevating work platform operators who need to work safely in challenging environments. It extends the standard PAL categories with additional theory and practical training on machine stability, ground conditions, confined-space access and complex lifting scenarios commonly encountered on UK construction, maintenance and industrial sites. The course prepares operators to select the correct machine, carry out thorough pre-use checks and apply enhanced control techniques while maintaining compliance with the Work at Height Regulations.

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for:

  • Experienced IPAF PAL card holders who regularly work on uneven terrain or in restricted areas
  • MEWP operators required to use boom or scissor lifts with specialist attachments
  • Site supervisors and managers overseeing powered access operations in complex environments
  • Maintenance and facilities teams working at height in industrial or confined settings
  • Contractors needing PAL+ endorsement for specific client or tender requirements

What You Will Learn

By the end of the course you will be able to:

  • Advanced pre-use inspection and function checks for multiple MEWP categories
  • Risk assessment and method statement development for sloping, soft or obstructed ground
  • Machine selection criteria based on reach, capacity and site constraints
  • Safe operating techniques for confined spaces, overhead obstacles and wind-affected conditions
  • Emergency lowering and recovery procedures in varied environments
  • Correct harness and fall-protection use during advanced operations

Course Agenda

Overview:

The one-day course combines classroom theory with extensive practical exercises on a prepared training area. Delegates rotate through different machine types and simulated site conditions to demonstrate competence.

Key Modules Covered

What you will learn:

  • IPAF PAL+ theory: stability, ground-bearing pressure, wind and weather effects
  • Machine-specific familiarisation for 1B+, 3B+ and additional categories
  • Practical operation on slopes, uneven surfaces and restricted access scenarios
  • Advanced rescue and emergency procedures
  • Written and practical assessments against IPAF criteria

Private Courses On-site

IPAF PAL+ training is also available as a dedicated course, at your premises, and on a date and time of your choosing. Advantages of group / private course is the convenience of candidates being in familiar surroundings and not having to travel, the lowest price, and the ability to have the course tailored to your own application.

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Accreditation & Next Steps

What you will achieve as a result:

Delegates who pass both theory and practical assessments receive an IPAF PAL+ endorsement added to their existing digital licence. The qualification remains valid for five years. Operators must complete an IPAF refresher or further PAL+ module before expiry to maintain the endorsement.

Frequently Asked Questions

Most commonly asked IPAF PAL+ questions:

The standard IPAF PAL+ course is delivered over one full day, combining theory sessions with practical exercises and assessments.

Delegates must already hold a valid IPAF PAL card with the relevant categories they wish to extend to PAL+ level.

Training and assessment typically cover 1B+, 3B+ and other categories where the delegate requires advanced competence, depending on the training centre's equipment.

Assessment includes a written theory test and a practical demonstration of advanced operating skills on each category being assessed.

Delegates who do not meet the required standard receive feedback and can usually re-sit the failed element, often on the same day or a later agreed date.

The PAL+ endorsement is valid for five years from the date of successful completion, after which a refresher course is required.

While prior experience is essential, the course is designed for operators who already use MEWPs regularly and need to extend their skills to more demanding environments.

Delegates should bring their existing IPAF PAL card, photo ID, suitable safety footwear, high-visibility clothing and, where required, their own harness and lanyard.

PAL+ adds specific training and testing on advanced stability, ground conditions, confined-space access and emergency procedures that are not included in the basic PAL categories.

Yes, the qualification is accepted by most principal contractors and clients requiring evidence of advanced powered access competence.

Yes, holders of a current PAL card can attend PAL+ training at any point during the five-year validity period to add the advanced endorsement.

The course prepares operators for work on sloping ground, soft terrain, indoor confined spaces, areas with overhead restrictions and sites requiring specialist machine positioning and recovery techniques.

Prices per person typically start at £295. Discounts available for multi person or group bookings (depending upon location)

More Information

IPAF PAL+ equips experienced operators with the additional skills needed to work safely and efficiently when standard PAL training is insufficient for the site conditions they face. The qualification is widely accepted by principal contractors and facility managers across the UK.

Last updated: Jun 2026 • Part of XYZ Training Group