The IPAF operator course instructs a candidate to prepare and safely operate various types of MEWPs, also referred to as cherry pickers, aerial lifts or scissor lifts.

What are IPAF categories?
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.

What is IPAF 1b 3a and 3b?
IPAF Training Courses | IPAF 1b, 3a and 3b | UK | Horizon Platforms
IPAF 1b / 3a / 3b Combined Course

Designed to instruct the delegate in the safe operation MEWPs in the following categories; Static Boom (1b): Self-propelled booms (outriggers), trailers/push-arounds, vehicle-mounted platforms. Mobile Vertical (3a): Scissor lifts, vertical personnel platforms (mobile)