IPAF Harness Awareness and User

A half day course for those who use harnesses and lanyards for use in a MEWP

£125 + VAT  per person Booking

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IPAF Harness Awareness and User


Duration:1 day


Accredited by:IPAF


  • 1 day
  • Fri 4 Dec 2026 | 08:00 - 12:30

Aims & Objectives

This course enables a candidate to select, monitor, manage and plan the correct use of Harnesses and lanyards for use in a MEWP.  At the end of this course candidates will do the User assessment on their practical application of the knowledge gained during the theory training.   

Course Content

  • • Understand how to correctly identify and select the appropriate form of personal protection against falls from MEWPs.

  • • Understand how to check, use, maintain and store a harness and lanyard with the manufacturer’s instructions.

  • • Understand how to correctly fit and adjust a harness and lanyard.

  • • Demonstrate competence in the correct pre-use check of a harness and lanyard.

  • • Demonstrate competence in how to correctly fit and adjust a harness and lanyard for use in a MEWP

  • • Demonstrate the correct anchor point to attach the lanyard to in a MEWP and adjust the lanyard to be effective.

Please note this course covers no inspection training – this is covered on the IPAF Harness Inspector course.

Theory Exam

Practical Assessment