Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWPs), including boom lifts and scissor lifts, are essential for working safely at height, but improper use can lead to serious injury or property damage. This Canadian-compliant Mobile Elevated Work Platform Training course provides the classroom portion of operator certification for competent workers.

Learners will review their responsibilities as operators, supervisors, and competent persons while gaining a solid understanding of lift anatomy, components, and stability principles. The program outlines safe operation techniques and common hazards, ensuring workers can identify risks and apply preventive measures on the job. Quiz questions throughout the course prepare participants for the final written exam, reinforcing key safety knowledge and regulations.

Upon completion, participants can access and print their test results, digital certificate, and a practical evaluation checklist for employer-administered observation, fulfilling Canadian operator safety training requirements.

Working at height introduces significant safety risks, especially when using powered lifts such as boom or scissor lifts. Understanding how to operate MEWPs properly, maintain stability, and recognize potential hazards helps reduce workplace incidents. This course provides foundational knowledge for anyone responsible for operating, supervising, or overseeing lift operations.

• Accountability – Learn the roles and responsibilities of operators, supervisors, and competent persons.
• Introduction – Understand the importance of MEWP safety and training requirements.
• Anatomy & Components – Review key parts and functions of boom and scissor lifts.
• Stability Principles – Explore how balance, load, and surface conditions affect stability.
• Safe Operations – Learn proper procedures for setup, inspection, and lift use.
• Common Hazards – Identify typical risks and how to prevent them on the job site.
• Conclusion – Reinforce best practices and safety principles.

This online course takes approximately 90 minutes to complete. Learners can start, pause, and resume at any time for flexible learning.

A passing score of 80% is required to receive a certificate of completion. Participants have up to three attempts to achieve this mark, with built-in quizzes reinforcing learning along the way.

Upon successful completion, a digital certificate of completion will be available for download and printing. This certificate verifies the learner’s understanding of MEWP operation, safety principles, and regulatory compliance.