IPAF, PASMA, Industrial and Construction Safety Training in the heart of NW near Manchester
We make it easy for you to get the right training courses so employees and managers have the skills and qualifications to carry out their jobs safely. We've been providing training for over 12 years with our own staff and equipment at our centre in Leigh. With 3 of our own qualified and experienced instructors we can provide IPAF courses, PASMA training and more whenever you need it.
IPAF Training Courses (Cherry Picker & Scissor Lifts Training) PAL card "Ticket" at our training centre nr. Manchester or On-Site
IPAF training for Cherry Pickers and Scissor Lifts. A PAL card (Powered Access Licence) is the qualification / ticket / certificate most accepted for operators of MEWPs. New course available - MEWPS for Managers. Click below for the course details and how to get IPAF course cost / prices.
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PASMA Training Courses (Scaffold Tower Training) at our training centre nr. Manchester or On-Site
PASMA training for Scaffold Towers. A Photocard certificate issued by PASMA is the qualification / ticket most accepted for users of mobile scaffold towers. New course available - PASMA for Managers. Click below for the course details and how to get PASMA course cost / prices. |
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PASMA Low Level Access Training Course | PASMA combined Towers & Low Level | PASMA Work at Height Training | PASMA Scaffold Towers for Managers Course |
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Ladder Courses, Forklift Truck Courses, Manual Handling Training & Abrasive Wheel Training Courses
Fork Lift Truck Training courses, Manual Handling Training Courses and Abrasive Wheel Training at "your place" or our training centre in Leigh near Manchester. Click below for the course details and how to get Training course cost / prices.
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IPAF Powered Access (Cherry Picker & Scissor Lift Training)
Astley Hire is an IPAF (International Powered Access Federation) accredited training centre and is authorised to issue PAL cards (Powered Access Licence). PAL are recognised by the HSE (Health and Safety Executive), and the MCG (Major Contractors Group). PAL can cover all: MEWP (Mobile Elevated Work Platforms), Scissor lifts, Cherry pickers, Boom lifts, Static booms, Mobile Booms, Static vertical, Mobile vertical, Access platform, Man lift, Height rider, Genie lift, JLG, Sky jack, Flying carpet. Whatever you call them we can sort out your "ticket".
Training courses cover IPAF categories 1b (Static Boom), 3a (Mobile Vertical) and 3b (Mobile Boom). More details about IPAF Training Courses here in Leigh near Manchester or at your site.
The discontiued IPAF 1a category covers static vertical lifts. These small lifts are very rare in the UK and have been superceded by the PAV equipment. Due to the lack of demand for training on this equipment we do not run category 1a courses.
The IPAF training courses can be for combined IPAF categories 3a & 3b - 3a & 1b - 1b & 3b. The courses are completed in one day. The IPAF training cost is dependent on the number of trainees and any particular requirements. For the most cost effective IPAF Cherry Picker and Scissor Lift Training options and competitive course prices please click through to see which IPAF course you need.
Harness Training
Operators working at height can be required to use a safety harness and lanyard as part of the risk assessment. The Harness Training Course for powered access, cherry pickers and scissor lifts operators is an IPAF qualification.
The IPAF Harness Courses is completed in half a day. The Harness training course cost is dependent on the number of trainees and any particular requirements. For the most cost effective Harness Training options it is possible to combine the Harness training with MEWP Training.
IPAF MEWPS For Managers
MEWPS for Managers training course gives all personel with a management or supervisory role over the MEWPs in the work place the knowledge to do their jobs properly. Without proper training they might not be able to identify problems or highlight safety concerns.
PASMA Access / Scaffold Tower and Platform Training
Astley Hire is a PASMA (Prefabricated Access Suppliers' and Manufacturers' Association) accredited training centre and provides PASMA approved training for scaffold towers. On completing the course, trainees receive certificates "ticket" of competency and an ID card. PASMA certificates / ID cards are the most widely recognised proof of competency for inspection, assembly, use, moving and dismantling Access towers. Training courses for Mobile towers, Alloy towers, Decks, Platform towers, Scaffold towers, Zip up, Pop up, Razor deck can be completed at our PASMA Training Centre near Manchester or on site at your workplace.
PASMA Training Courses are completed in one day. The PASMA Scaffold Tower training course cost is dependent on the number of trainees and any particular requirements. For the most cost effective PASMA Training options and competitive course prices click through to course you need.
PASMA is also a recognised body for Low Level Access Training and Work At Height Training
Ladder Training For Working at Height and More
Employers have a responsibility to ensure their staff are trained and competent to be safe with the equipment they use. The easiest way to achieve this is to make sure they've passed a course and have a recognised qualification to prove it. Working at Height Ladder training is a courses to help employers meet their responsibilities and helps employees to work safely and productively.
Forktruck training
5 Day Novice Course, 3 day conversion or 1 day refresher courses. Forklift Truck Training Course
Manual Handling
Half Day course for safe manual lifting and carrying. Manual Handling Training Course
Abrasive wheels
Half Day course for safe chosing, using and fitting abrasive wheels, grinding discs etc. Abrasive Wheel Training Course
Approved Training Centre near Manchester a Short trip from anywhere in the North West. Postcode WN7 5RX
The training center is at our PASMA and IPAF approved and accredited and located in Leigh, Lancashire close to the M6, M61 and M62 , easily accessible from Preston, Chorley, Wigan, Manchester, Stockport, Salford, Warrington, Wigan, Southport, Preston, Bolton and Blackpool,Cheshire, Macclesfield, Crewe, Chester, Liverpool, Leyland, Birkenhead and Ellesmere Port.
Astley Hire now offers "On-Site" PASMA and IPAF training in and around Manchester and across the Northwest, the same quality training courses but at your site. So you can have Workplace IPAF Training for Powered Access, Cherry picker, Scissor Lift or PASMA Alloy / Scaffold Tower Training and qualifications.
IPAF, PASMA and other Training Course Dates
Have a look to see what training course dates are available. If we haven't got the dates you want, then let us know! We'll book new training dates for the courses you need.
Getting the right the training for cherry pickers, scissor lifts, scaffold towers, Forktruck and more when you need it, isn't always easy. Our Training Calendar and contact form will help, even if it's just one person you need qualified or a whole team.
We've made it really quick and easy for you to get in touch. So let us know and we'll get you sorted with the ticket, qualification, card you need.
Training courses nr. Manchester and across the NW North West including: Lancashire and Cheshire. Training convienient for the areas around Blackpool, Bolton, Bury, Preston, Leigh, Southport, Liverpool, Birkenhead, Ellesmere Port, Runcorn to Chester, Stockport, Salford, St. Helens, Wilmslow, Warrington, Wigan, Trafford, Glossop and Buxton. Postcodes: M, OL, SK, WA, BL, WN, PR, CW, CH & L.