IPAF or PASMA Training Course?
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IPAF Training for Powered Access Equipment
IPAF Training courses cover IPAF categories 1a (Static Vertical), 1b (Static Boom), 3a (Mobile Vertical) and 3b (Mobile Boom). Whatever the 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 etc. there's a course that covers it.
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PASMA Training for Scaffold Towers and Platforms
PASMA courses cover the inspection, assembly, use, moving and dismantling of Access towers or Mobile towers, Alloy towers, Decks, Platform towers, Scaffold towers, Zip up, Pop up, Razor deck etc.
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Our Commitment to Quality Access Training
At Astley Hire we aim to provide a high quality and enjoyable learning experience. You will receive a strong commitment from our friendly and professional staff to enable all trainees to achieve the qualifications they need, regardless of previous experience or qualifications.
IPAF and PASMA Training Facilities
All standard courses take place at the Astley Hire depot. We have a large stock of equipment available for operators to gain experience with a wide variety of machinery and equipment. The secure training area gives plenty of space for hands-on, practical demonstrations and the opportunity to practise safe operation whilst under supervision. The dedicated training room gives a comfortable and relaxed environment to learn the theory elements of courses.
Instructors
Our Instructors, Dave Hughes and Michael Dorricott, have 40 years of experience between them, they are both fully qualified IPAF instructors. Their assistant, CAP qualified, David Mackenzie, inspects and prepares the equipment to comply with both LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998) and PUWER (Provision of Use and Work Equipment Regulations 1998). Our Training Coordinator, Tracey Byron, is on hand to assist and advise on your training needs.
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PASMA Training courses and IPAF Training courses Manchester and across the NW North West including: Lancashire and Cheshire. Hire covering 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.









