IPAF Hoist Installer & Advanced Installer

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Installing and configuring construction hoists is a critical responsibility — one that demands technical precision, regulatory knowledge, and a strong focus on safety. The Autec Training IPAF Hoist Installer & Advanced Installer Training Course provides everything you need to safely install, modify, and dismantle passenger and goods hoists in line with the latest industry standards.

Accredited by the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF), this course equips you with the practical skills and safety understanding required to work confidently and competently on high-risk installation tasks.

Course Title

IPAF Hoist Installer & Advanced Installer

Certification

IPAF Installer/Advanced Installer PAL Card (valid for 5 years)

Location

IPAF-approved training centres or onsite delivery

Course Duration

Installer: up to 5 Days
Advanced Installer: Additional 2 Days (following successful Installer training)


Course Types

LOLER | PUWER | Work at Height Regulations | BS EN 12159


Who Should Attend?

  • New and experienced hoist installers
  • Technicians and engineers responsible for hoist erection
  • Advanced installers managing complex or high-rise setups
  • Site supervisors overseeing hoist installation and dismantling
  • Contractors working with personnel & materials hoists on construction sites

Course Content

  • Hoist component recognition and assembly
  • Safe positioning, anchoring, and bracing techniques
  • Installation of mast sections and platform units
  • Pre-use inspections and commissioning
  • Fall protection and safe working at height
  • Dismantling procedures and site demobilisation
  • Planning complex installations
  • Structural checks and multi-mast configurations
  • Hoist tying to various building materials
  • Site-specific risk assessments and rescue planning
  • Leading installation teams and supervisory best practice
  • Advanced fault-finding and problem resolution

Course Outcomes

  • IPAF Installer / Advanced Installer PAL Card
  • Certificate of Competence (valid for 5 years)
  • Digital training log via IPAF ePAL app
  • Industry-recognised proof of your technical expertise
  • Safer and more efficient installations on site

Why Train With Us?

  • Delivered by IPAF-certified instructors with real site experience
  • Hands-on training using genuine hoist systems
  • Tailored sessions for specific models or site needs
  • Group discounts and flexible scheduling available
  • CITB Levy reclaimable (subject to eligibility)

It’s not just about getting people up — it’s about getting them up safely, every time.

IPAF Hoist Installer Training – Where safe installations start.


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