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Matt Gibson

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How hard is the IPAF course
« on: November 30, 2011, 12:25:54 pm »
As above really, going on Friday.
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mike roberts

Re: How hard is the IPAF course
« Reply #1 on: November 30, 2011, 04:18:56 pm »
for u very  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Kev Martin

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Re: How hard is the IPAF course
« Reply #2 on: November 30, 2011, 04:54:48 pm »
Matt

Depends how many classes you are doing but relatively easy really.

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Matt Gibson

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Re: How hard is the IPAF course
« Reply #3 on: November 30, 2011, 05:03:47 pm »
Kev, I'm doing 1B, 3A & 3B..scissor, static boom and powered boom...all in a day, for £48  ;D

Mike...Bloody oath ya big gallah!! :-*
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Jimmy Jon

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Re: How hard is the IPAF course
« Reply #4 on: November 30, 2011, 05:09:26 pm »
Hope your not scared of heights!!  ;D
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Griffus

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Re: How hard is the IPAF course
« Reply #5 on: November 30, 2011, 05:28:51 pm »
Quote from: Matt Gibson on November 30, 2011, 05:03:47 pm
Kev, I'm doing 1B, 3A & 3B..scissor, static boom and powered boom...all in a day, for £48  ;D

Mike...Bloody oath ya big gallah!! :-*

£48?

At that price I'd guess very easy  ;D

Remember you'll need harness too (H).
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Matt Gibson

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Re: How hard is the IPAF course
« Reply #6 on: November 30, 2011, 05:37:53 pm »
I got a £200 grant from the government, for any learning course... and the actual course is only £240.. so i thought id take full advantage.. ;D

They supply the harness, just need boots, vest and a hardhat..

Just wondered if there are any tips or is it pretty much just common sense..
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DB Cleaning Services

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Re: How hard is the IPAF course
« Reply #7 on: November 30, 2011, 05:44:37 pm »
hi where can you apply for a grant? the course is easy no one fails it
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mike roberts

Re: How hard is the IPAF course
« Reply #8 on: November 30, 2011, 05:46:00 pm »
no wonder my taxes are so high  ;D ;D get a job  ;)

Tips if you fail you should be shot ;D  if its a small group should be finished in half a day ...... then get to work  ;D
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Matt Gibson

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Re: How hard is the IPAF course
« Reply #9 on: November 30, 2011, 06:03:04 pm »
 ;D ;D

My taxes are as high as yours..actually, your probably in the higher tax bracket...rich bast*rd  ;)

Gotta take all the bargains and freebies you can get in my opinion... why not?

Yeah im hoping its a small group, so we can just get through it quick. Ive had loads of practice on all the machines, so hopefull be straight forward..

Then if we finish early, i might go out for a few champagnes...uhhhh, i mean beers.. ;D
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Matt Gibson

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Re: How hard is the IPAF course
« Reply #10 on: November 30, 2011, 06:06:33 pm »
Quote from: dale baldwin on November 30, 2011, 05:44:37 pm
hi where can you apply for a grant? the course is easy no one fails it

Dale, the grant is for scotland only...  ;D ;D ;D
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mike roberts

Re: How hard is the IPAF course
« Reply #11 on: November 30, 2011, 06:11:43 pm »
Quote from: Matt Gibson on November 30, 2011, 06:06:33 pm
Quote from: dale baldwin on November 30, 2011, 05:44:37 pm
hi where can you apply for a grant? the course is easy no one fails it

Dale, the grant is for scotland only...  ;D ;D ;D

What  ??? ??? rest ma case ma lord  ;D ;D  have to rebuild that wall   :P

My taxes r high .... didnt say I pay them  ;D ;D
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Griffus

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Re: How hard is the IPAF course
« Reply #12 on: November 30, 2011, 06:18:32 pm »
Quote from: Matt Gibson on November 30, 2011, 05:37:53 pm
I got a £200 grant from the government, for any learning course... and the actual course is only £240.. so i thought id take full advantage.. ;D

They supply the harness, just need boots, vest and a hardhat..

Just wondered if there are any tips or is it pretty much just common sense..

Very nice!

I meant that you must also be sure to do the harness training. It's a half day course in its own right and must be done if you're going to use any of the above.

I think it's one of the con's when making bookings. No one mentions this until you're on the course, by which time you've no choice but to say yes to the extra outlay.
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Matt Gibson

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Re: How hard is the IPAF course
« Reply #13 on: November 30, 2011, 06:24:01 pm »
Quote from: Ian Griffiths on November 30, 2011, 06:18:32 pm
Very nice!

I meant that you must also be sure to do the harness training. It's a half day course in its own right and must be done if you're going to use any of the above.

I think it's one of the con's when making bookings. No one mentions this until you're on the course, by which time you've no choice but to say yes to the extra outlay.

Ian,

Do you know roughly how much this extra course is? ive never heard of anything to do with a hraness course..
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Matt Gibson

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Re: How hard is the IPAF course
« Reply #14 on: November 30, 2011, 06:24:46 pm »
Mike,

Build your wall, see if i care, if i pass this test, ill be able to get over it on any of the 3 machines ill be qualified to drive!  :P
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mike roberts

Re: How hard is the IPAF course
« Reply #15 on: November 30, 2011, 07:18:33 pm »
Quote from: Matt Gibson on November 30, 2011, 06:24:46 pm
Mike,

Build your wall, see if i care, if i pass this test, ill be able to get over it on any of the 3 machines ill be qualified to drive!  :P

 ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Griffus

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Re: How hard is the IPAF course
« Reply #16 on: November 30, 2011, 07:40:25 pm »
Quote from: Matt Gibson on November 30, 2011, 06:24:01 pm
Quote from: Ian Griffiths on November 30, 2011, 06:18:32 pm
Very nice!

I meant that you must also be sure to do the harness training. It's a half day course in its own right and must be done if you're going to use any of the above.

I think it's one of the con's when making bookings. No one mentions this until you're on the course, by which time you've no choice but to say yes to the extra outlay.

Ian,

Do you know roughly how much this extra course is? I've never heard of anything to do with a hraness course..

I paid and extra £100 (+VAT) per person for the harness course and static boom as both were excluded from our initial course, despite my stressing what we needed.

As you're there already it may be possible to do it on the day, 2 hours max will cover this as shared info with the other courses you're doing. It might not be possible though as your day looks full to the brim, depending how many instructors and availability of kit.

Good luck!
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Billy Russell

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Re: How hard is the IPAF course
« Reply #17 on: November 30, 2011, 08:14:39 pm »
passed mine today! really simple if i'm honest! mainly commen sense!!
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Matt Gibson

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Re: How hard is the IPAF course
« Reply #18 on: December 01, 2011, 08:11:11 am »
Quote from: Billy Russell on November 30, 2011, 08:14:39 pm
passed mine today! really simple if i'm honest! mainly commen sense!!


Thanks mate, given me a bit of confidence. I thought it would be down to common sense.
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Matt Gibson

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Re: How hard is the IPAF course
« Reply #19 on: December 02, 2011, 04:58:38 pm »
well, i passed...pretty straight forward....common sense prevails again!!

 :D :D
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