MAKSAN Lift × IPAF
Training Courses for Operators and Installers
Safety is not up for negotiation.
At the IPAF training centre it is establishing at its Ankara Sincan facilities, MAKSAN Lift is preparing to deliver internationally certified operator and installer courses together with technical training for mast climbing work platforms / column-mounted work platforms (MCWP — EN 1495) and construction hoists (EN 12159), all under one roof.
The centre will officially open in November 2026 as an IPAF Approved Training Centre. Courses can be held at our Sincan training centre or, on request, at the customer’s own address and site.
We believe safe work at height is only possible with properly trained personnel; we do not stop at delivering machines — we also stand behind the competence of the teams who will use them.
PAL Card
IPAF Training and PAL Card Certification
Participants who successfully complete training under the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) programme qualify for a PAL Card (Powered Access Licence), recognised in more than 80 countries. Courses combine theory and practice and are delivered to the IPAF syllabus in the following categories:
Mast Climbing Work Platform (MCWP) Operator Training
Safe use of mast climbing work platforms under EN 1495, daily inspections and emergency descent.
01Mast Climbing Work Platform (MCWP) Installation Training
Installation in the standard configurations specified by the machine manufacturer.
02Construction Hoist Operator Training
Safe use of personnel and goods hoists under EN 12159, goods hoists under EN 12158 and transport platforms under EN 16719.
03Manager Training for Mast Climbing Work Platforms and Construction Hoists
Work planning, risk assessment, correct machine selection and site management.
04Technical Training — Installation, Dismantling and Maintenance
MAKSAN Lift also delivers technical training, regardless of brand, on the installation, dismantling, maintenance and safe working practices of all personnel and goods hoists (EN 12159), goods hoists (EN 12158), transport platforms (EN 16719), industrial elevators and mast climbing work platforms / column-mounted work platforms (MCWP — EN 1495). Training is given through theory and practical exercises based on real site conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
The PAL Card (Powered Access Licence) is an international competence card issued to operators who successfully complete training at IPAF approved training centres. It is recognised in more than 80 countries and is valid for five years.
Anyone who operates or installs mast climbing work platforms or construction hoists, or who manages sites where these machines are used, can attend. No prior experience is required for operator courses.
Training is delivered at the MAKSAN Lift training centre in Ankara Sincan or, on request, at the customer’s own address and site. In both cases the course is theoretical and practical, on real machines.
Duration depends on the category and the participant’s experience, but is typically one to two days.
To receive information on programmes and dates and to create a pre-registration, complete the Pre-registration Form. Our team will contact you.
Complete the pre-registration form for programme dates and a place on a course. Our team will contact you.
