Is your IPAF PAL Card approaching its expiry date? If you are looking to renew your IPAF licence in Cardiff, Harris Safety Training Services can help you plan your next course at our Llantrisant training centre, near Cardiff.

We support individuals and businesses across Cardiff and South Wales, with training options for the powered access equipment you use at work.

How long does an IPAF PAL Card last?

In the UK, an IPAF operator PAL Card is valid for five years. To keep your qualification current, you need to complete the appropriate renewal training and assessment every five years. Renewal is not automatic.

Check the expiry date on your PAL Card or in the IPAF ePAL app, and contact us ahead of that date so there is time to arrange a suitable course.

Renewal course or full operator course?

A shorter renewal route is available for eligible existing operators. IPAF requires renewal to be completed before the current card expires, with evidence of operating experience recorded in a paper logbook or the ePAL app.

From 1 January 2026, IPAF’s published requirement for a MEWP operator renewal course is at least 60 logged entries over five years. If your card has expired, or you do not have the required experience records, you will need to take the full operator course again.

Send us your current categories, expiry date and details of your experience records. Our training team can check the appropriate route before you book.

IPAF training near Cardiff

Our South Wales centre is in Llantrisant, providing a local option for delegates travelling from Cardiff, Pontyclun, Bridgend, Barry, Caerphilly and the surrounding areas.

We offer IPAF training for the following categories, with course arrangements and availability confirmed by our team:

• 3A – Mobile Vertical: including scissor lifts.
• 3B – Mobile Boom: including self-propelled boom lifts and cherry pickers.
• 1B – Static Boom: including appropriate vehicle-mounted and trailer-mounted platforms.

If you hold more than one category, tell us which ones you need to maintain. We can discuss suitable training options for an individual delegate or a company group. Read more about our IPAF training near Cardiff.

What should you check before booking?

• Your current PAL Card number and expiry date.
• The machine categories shown on your card.
• Your operating-experience logbook or ePAL records.
• How many people need training and your preferred dates.

If you are unsure which category matches your equipment, speak to us before booking. We will help you identify the training you need.

Arrange your IPAF renewal near Cardiff

Keep your next renewal on the calendar. Contact Harris Safety Training Services to discuss your current qualification, available dates and the right course at our Llantrisant centre.

Call: 0330 127 0310
Email: info@harrissafetytrainingservices.co.uk
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Guidance checked on 11 October 2026. Sources: IPAF MEWP Operator Training and IPAF PAL Card renewal guidance, FAQ 5817.