We all know that working at height is one of the leading causes of serious injuries and fatalities in the workplace. And while improvements have been made, the IPAF Global Safety Report 2025 shows that the most common types of powered access equipment involved in incidents were 1b, followed by 3a and 3b.

Otherwise known as scissor lifts (IPAF 3a) and cherry pickers (IPAF 3b), our combined IPAF 3a and 3b course is one of the most popular training options at our Dingwall Training Centre.

But what exactly does the course cover, and why is IPAF certification so important before operating a MEWP?

Get your safety training booked before the summer!

As an IPAF-accredited centre, we run a range of IPAF training courses, including Push Around Vertical training. Here, we’ll run through what’s involved in this course and how to book the training at our Dingwall training centre.

Do you run or manage a hospitality business in or around Inverness? Are you looking to update your staff’s safety training? We’ve compiled a list of safety training courses just for you.

We’re working with Dyslexia Scotland to help those with dyslexia access reasonable adjustments. This ensures that all eligible delegates have open access to their assesment without compromising the assesment’s integrity.

We all have mental health, which includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. But, we sometimes forget that the workplace is a crucial component of our mental health, for both employees and employers. Below, we outline the benefits of mental health training in the workplace.

Spring isn’t far away (along with warmer weather), so it’s the ideal time to book your safety training before work picks up again.

Thinking of booking a First Aid course, but not sure what you’ll learn or which course is right for you? Below, we explain what’s covered in our First Aid at Work course, helping you make an informed decision about your First Aid training.

Make the most of the cold and miserable weather by booking your safety training this February. It’s the ideal time to get your safety training sorted before the summer rush.

At ACT - Avery Cameron Training, we’re the only EUSR-accredited centre in the UK to provide G39 Safety Training. This course is for anyone working on public lighting, but what does the training include and how long is it?

We know it may seem too early, but it might be time to start booking your safety training for the New Year. We’re running a range of safety training this January, so you can make the most of the quiet period before work picks up again. Book online, or contact us directly if you have any questions!

CITB have announced that the majority of short-duration grant funding will cease as of 8th January 2026. Any bookings currently in place with us will be eligible for CITB Grant Funding. Any bookings made after today will not be eligible for CITB Grant Funding. Instead, funding will be available through CITB Employer's Network.

Need safety training? Let us help. Tell us what courses you’re looking for in 2026 by taking the survey, and we’ll see if we can run a course for you.

At ACT - Avery Cameron Training, we’re now running Mental Health First Aid courses at our Dingwall training centre and on-site. Here’s a rundown of what our courses involve and what to expect.

Our CITB-approved CAT & Genny course provides candidates with knowledge on the detection of buried utilities for construction using electromagnetic location (EML training). Below, we’ll list what to expect from our CAT & Genny course and how long it takes.

Book your training before the New Year and get ahead of your safety training this December.

At ACT - Avery Cameron Training, we run regular Site Safety Plus training, including: Health & Safety Awareness, SSSTS, SMSTS, and Temporary Works CO-Ordinator.

In the event of a workplace fire, do you understand your role and responsibility?

At ACT - Avery Cameron Training, we run regular Fire Warden training at our Dingwall Training Centre (15 minutes from Inverness). After completing the course, you’ll have a clear understanding of your role in the event of a fire breaking out within an area of your responsibility.

At ACT - Avery Cameron Training, we run regular SMSTS and SMSTS-Refresher training courses at our Dingwall Training Centre. But how long is the course? And what, exactly, do you learn on it?