What's included
Everything this certification covers - the online course, the in-person or virtual session, and the practical evaluation that signs you off.
MEWP Operator Safety Training
What you'll learn
- Identify MEWP groups and pick the right platform
- Complete a pre-use inspection and site assessment
- Stay within rated load and slope limits
- Control tip-over and overhead hazards
- Fit and anchor a full-body harness
- Operate emergency lowering and rescue plans
Course curriculum 1 module · tap to expand
- 1. Course Content 1 lesson
MEWP - Blended
Reserved hands-on evaluation seat - included with your certification.
- Dates
- To be confirmed
- Location
- Location To Be Announced
- Availability
- 10 seats remaining
MEWP— Practical Evaluation
Your trainer marks you on the machine and signs you off. Passing it certifies you.
Observed operation of a MEWP. Marked NA / CD / 1 / 2 / ATR per line item. Passing needs competency demonstrated on every critical item and 80% overall.
- Machine
- Group B - Type 3
- Tasks marked
- 22
- To pass
- 80%
- Signed off by
- You and your trainer
MEWP— Pre-Use Inspection
Walked on the machine before you operate it. Your trainer starts it on the day.
Walk-around before the Boom Lift (All Types) is started. Any failed check fails the sheet.
- Machine
- Group B - Type 3
- Checks
- 18
- Signed off by
- You and your trainer
About this certification
This complete certification program is designed to equip operators with the essential knowledge and practical skills required to safely operate boom-type Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs), including articulating and straight/telescopic boom lifts. Blending self-paced online learning with an in-person, hands-on evaluation, this course covers working-at-heights safety regulations, fall protection standards, and job site protocols.
Program Structure:
Part 1: Online Theory Training
Before attending the practical session, participants must complete the online module.
Key Topics: MEWP classifications, fall hazard awareness and the "catapult effect," understanding load capacities and reach charts, and safe operating limits (including wind, weather, and slope restrictions).
Part 2: In-Person Pre-Use Inspection
The practical evaluation begins with a thorough equipment check.
Key Skills: Conducting systematic visual inspections of the tires, chassis, and boom linkages; checking engine fluids/battery charge; and performing mandatory function tests of limit switches, tilt alarms, and auxiliary controls.
Part 3: Practical Operation & Evaluation
Hands-on assessment under the supervision of a certified instructor.
Key Skills: Proper donning and tie-off of fall protection, smooth multidirectional boom control (lift, swing, telescoping), safe driving and steering, spatial awareness for overhead and swing-radius hazards, and executing emergency descent protocols.
Prerequisites & Requirements:
Proof of completion for the Online Theory portion must be presented prior to beginning the practical evaluation.
Required PPE for Practical: CSA-approved safety boots, hard hat, high-visibility clothing, and a CSA-approved full-body harness with lanyard.
Valid government-issued photo ID.
Get certified
One payment - covers the online course and the in-person session.
Buying for your team? You'll name the group and invite attendees at checkout - you keep one seat yourself.
- ✓ Online course access
- ✓ Reserved in-person evaluation seat
- ✓ Certificate on completion