Advanced Access Platforms

Advanced Access Platforms was started in 2007 and has over 30 years' experience in providing powered access equipment. It is the UK's largest privately owned Powered Access company. The company operates 6 depots, a refurb centre and an apprenticeship school. It is a FORS Gold transport company and CLOCS Compliant.

It is a registered IPAF training provider and offers training courses including IPAF, PASMA and Face Fit. Advanced Access Platforms supplies powered access solutions and services around the UK. Its equipment range includes brands such as SkyJack, Genie, Niftylift, Dingli, JCB, Manitou, JLG and Hinowa.

Advanced Access Platforms is described by trainees as a dependable provider of access training, with Neil and Terry repeatedly singled out as instructors who make courses engaging and straightforward to follow. Several customers recall arriving as complete novices and leaving having enjoyed the day, crediting clear explanations and helpful advice on which platform suits their work. Courses such as IPAF and PASMA come up often, and participants note that the teaching is well organised and easy to absorb.

Beyond the classroom, reviewers describe the company as straightforward to deal with, consistently reliable and offering strong service, with one mentioning that projects across the UK would lead them back as a supplier. A recurring theme is the friendliness of staff and their willingness to answer questions before and after training. The expertise on show, particularly the practical guidance offered alongside the formal instruction, is a point that comes up often, and the overall impression is of a team that combines technical knowledge with an approachable manner. The named instructors give the training a personal feel, and the enthusiasm they bring is credited with helping candidates get the most from each session.