Training is mandatory for anyone working with elevated work platform equipment such as boom lifts, man lifts, and scissor lifts. The course covers all scissor, push-around, straight-stick boom, and articulating boom lifts.

Practical evaluation is required to complete the certification process and can be performed by a supervisor or other authorised personnel.

Aerial Work Platform (AWP) Certification Course Standards

This course was designed to meet and exceed requirements for theory and written exam training as outlined in:

• CSA standards B354.1, B354.2 and B354.4
• ANSI standards A92.3, A92.5 and A92.6

TOPICS

This online Aerial Work Platform (AWP) Certification course covers the following topics:

• Federal and provincial EWP-related legislation requirements for the machine, employees, supervisors, and employers
• Machine hazards
• Common EWP incidents and accidents
• Different types of EWPs
• The importance of the operator’s manual
• Safety decals
• Machine components, controls, and safe guards
• Axles
• Capacities and stability principles
• Envelope management systems
• Best machine choice
• Pre-operational inspections
• Function tests
• Maintenance
• Hydraulic system dangers
• Battery charging/maintenance
• Refueling
• Weather safety
• Hazard assessment/mitigation
• Rescue planning
• Proper communication
• PPE
• Operating rules
• Parking and shutting down
• Record keeping
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ONLINE COURSE DURATION

Approximately 4 hours

PASS MARK

A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to pass this course. The course is able to be taken three times in efforts to achieve the pass mark.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

Upon reaching the passmark, and successfully completing the course, a certificate of completion will be available to download, print, and share.