
IPAF 3B – Hybrid Boom Lift Course
Hybrid IPAF 3B course with online theory, practical training and an in-person exam in Gliwice. The course prepares you to operate telescopic and articulated boom lifts safely.
- Online theory
- Practical training in Gliwice
- International certification
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The IPAF 3B hybrid course combines flexible online learning with practical training on telescopic and articulated boom lifts. You complete the theory independently, then come to our training centre in Gliwice for the practical training and exam.
Thanks to the online preparation, the in-person part can focus mainly on operating the equipment, manoeuvring, positioning the platform correctly, and working safely with IPAF 3B category lifts.
- Basic information about Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs)
- Regulations and rules for safe working at height
- Operator responsibilities and health and safety rules
- Design and key features of IPAF 3B category lifts
- Telescopic and articulated boom lifts – use and operating principles
- Pre-use equipment checks
- Hazard identification and risk assessment
- Safe operating procedures for IPAF 3B lifts
- Theory knowledge check
- Preparing the equipment for use and practical exercises
- Driving, manoeuvring and positioning the platform
- Operating the boom and carrying out manoeuvres safely
- Practical exam
Theory: online, completed independently
Practical training and exam: 1 day in person in GliwiceParticipants must be at least 18 years old and have a valid ID.
Suitable work clothing and safety footwear are required for the practical training.
Participants must also be fit enough to take part safely in the practical training and operate IPAF 3B category lifts.
The course is taught in the following languages:
- Polish
- Dutch
- English
- Slovak
- Hungarian
- Romanian
- Russian
- Italian
- Spanish
- Bulgarian
The practical training and exam take place in person at:
Bonapi Centrum Szkoleniowe
ul. Św. Urbana 16
GliwiceThe exam consists of an online theory part and a practical part completed in person at our training centre in Gliwice.
To successfully complete the course, you must pass both parts of the exam.
Initial requirements:
You must be at least 18 years old, have a valid ID, and be fit enough to take part safely in the practical training. Safety footwear and suitable work clothing are required for the practical part.
Who is this training for?
People who want to gain an IPAF 3B qualification for operating telescopic and articulated boom lifts, including both beginners and experienced operators.
Training goal
To gain an IPAF 3B qualification and prepare for the safe operation of mobile telescopic and articulated boom lifts.
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IPAF training for companies - 3A, 3B and 3A + 3B courses for employees
Organise IPAF training for your employees in a flexible and proven format.
We offer courses for mobile elevating work platforms (3A, 3B, and 3A + 3B) that combine online theory with practical training and an exam at our certified training centre.
A solution for companies that want to prepare employees quickly, without unnecessary downtime, for working on elevated platforms and earn an internationally recognised IPAF certificate.
- IPAF certificate recognised worldwide
- Online theory + practical training at our centre
- Training compliant with safety standards
- Fast training dates
Frequently Asked Questions
You complete the theory part online at your own pace. After finishing it, you come to our training centre in Gliwice for the practical training and exam.
No. Only the theory part is completed online. The practical training and the practical exam, which require hands-on work with the lift, take place in person.
IPAF 3B covers mobile boom-type elevating work platforms, including telescopic and articulated boom lifts.
No. Scissor lifts are included in the IPAF 3A category. If you need both types of equipment, choose the IPAF 3A + 3B course.
No. Beginners can also take the course. During the practical training, participants learn how to operate the equipment safely under the supervision of an instructor.
The practical training and exam are completed during one training day at our centre in Gliwice.
The exam includes both a theory and practical part. During the practical part, participants are assessed on pre-use equipment checks, safe manoeuvring, and correct operation of IPAF 3B category lifts.
No. The PAL Card is not included in the course price. It can be ordered separately for an additional fee in line with the current price list.
Participants must be at least 18 years old, have a valid ID, and be fit enough to take part safely in the practical training. Suitable work clothing and safety footwear are also required for the practical part.
The practical training and exam take place at the Bonapi Training Centre in Gliwice, at ul. Św. Urbana 16.
Do you have additional questions?
Contact us, we answer all your questions!
Katarzyna Cap
kontakt@bonapi.pl