IPAF issued 87,635 PAL (Powered Access Licence) cards in 2013, up 8.1% from 81,090 in 2012.
Its various approved training centres had 93,174 candidates going through courses, an 8.6% increase on the 85,821 training applications of 2012.
PAL cards are valid for five years.
IPAF CEO Tim Whiteman said: “IPAF members and training centres are to be congratulated for continuing the success of these industry-led voluntary training programmes and safety initiatives.”
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