Powered Access Equipment in Action For Hire, IPAF Training
And On-Site Use

Powered Access on Site and in Training

Genie electric scissor lift with wheel covers hired at large logistics hub

Pair of Niftylift HR12 cherry picker boom lifts in use at large industrial factory site

What We Hire Out. What We Train. Where It All Gets Used

Every image shows how our equipment, operators and trainees put powered access to work – whether during IPAF courses or on active job sites. From cherry pickers and scissor lifts to harness training and toolbox talks, this is the work we support every day.

IPAF Operator Certification Success Rate

Scissor lift, boom lift and harness training covered

Operator Training with Powered Access Equipment

We deliver IPAF 3a (Mobile Vertical) and 3b (Mobile Boom) training, which are the most commonly required categories for scissor lifts and self-propelled boom lifts. These courses include theory and practical assessment and successful delegates receive a PAL Card valid for five years.

In addition to 3a and 3b, we also offer other IPAF categories including 1b (Static Boom), PAV (Push Around Vertical) and combined packages to suit different site and role requirements.

Yes. We run both IPAF Harness Awareness and Harness User training, covering correct selection, inspection and use of MEWP safety harnesses.

Combined courses (such as 1b + 3a + 3b) are available, and we also offer IPAF MEWPs for Managers – ideal for those responsible for planning and supervising MEWP operations.

IPAF instructor demonstrating Platform Basket MEWP controls to two trainees in hi vis and safety helmets

Two men wearing MEWP harnesses training on Genie scissor lift

Start your powered access training at The Platform Centre

Powered Access That Works Wherever You Do

All platforms shown here are available to hire from The Platform Centre, fully serviced, LOLER-tested and maintained for safe, reliable use. From scissor lifts and vertical mast boom lifts operating in warehousing and FM environments to boom lifts working at height on construction, steel erection, mechanical and engineering projects – our powered access equipment supports work across every sector.