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Training by The MEWP Training Centre:

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The IPAF training categories, with abbreviations and brief explanations, are:

• Static Vertical (1a): Vertical personnel platforms (static)
• Static Boom (1b, 1b+): Self-propelled booms (outriggers), trailers/push-arounds, vehicle-mounted platforms
• Mobile Vertical (3a, 3a+): Scissor lifts, vertical personnel platforms (mobile)
• Mobile Boom (3b, 3b+): Self-propelled booms
• Push Around Vertical (PAV): Push around verticals
• Special (SPECIAL): Specialist machines
• Mast Climbing Work Platforms (MCWP)
• Insulated Aerial Devices (IAD)
• Harness Use and Inspection (H)
• Loading and Unloading (LOAD)
• MEWPs for Managers (MM)
• Goods Hoist (GH)
• Transport Platform (TPH)
• Passenger Hoist (PH)

What the "+" symbol means

This means that the operator has successfully completed the PAL+ course, which covers additional practical training and testing on the machine category indicated. The operator has successfully demonstrated his/her ability to operate powered access equipment safely and effectively in challenging work environments.