Courses · Equipment & Operator · In person
Mobile Elevated Work Platform
A one-day course combining classroom instruction and a practical test on the safe operation of mobile elevated work platforms. Operators and ground crew are trained and assessed on hazards, regulations and safe work practices for aerial and elevated platforms.
What you’ll learn
- Correctly and safely operate an elevated work platform
- Understand vehicle stability and stabilizer systems
- Recognize hazards and accident causes
- Maintain safe power line clearances
- Use fall protection and control systems
- Complete pre-shift inspections and worksite assessments
Who it’s for
- New and existing operators of elevated and aerial work platforms
- Workers working with or near aerial lifts
What you’ll cover
- Current legislation
- Vehicle stability and stabilizers
- Hazard awareness and operator responsibilities
- Power line clearances
- Fall protection systems
- Capacity plates and control systems
- Pre-shift inspection
Prerequisites
Minimum age 16 with government-issued photo ID · valid fall protection certificate · required PPE including harness and lanyards · physically fit for practical activities
Completion & certification
To receive your credentials you must attend and complete the entirety of the course and complete all the necessary components as required by the course provider.
- You receiveRecord of Training · IVES Training Group (not a certificate; the provider issues the certificate, see the FAQ)
- ValidityValid for 3 years
- DeliveryIn person · 1 day in person
- JurisdictionBC & AB
Upcoming dates
No public date is scheduled right now. Ask to be notified of new dates below.
Common questions
Who is MEWP training for?
New and existing operators of elevated and aerial work platforms; Workers working with or near aerial lifts.
How long is MEWP training good for?
Alpha lists this course as valid for 3 years. No law or WSBC rule sets an expiry for MEWP training, but most certificates show 3 years. Your employer re-evaluates you and retrains you as needed. Check your own dates →
How long does the MEWP training course take?
Up to 1 day in person.
How is the course delivered?
It's delivered in person over 1 day, instructor-led and assessed in person.
Can MEWP training be done online?
We run this course in person only.
Can you deliver this course on-site for our crew?
Yes. Any course in our catalogue can run at your yard, camp, or office anywhere in BC and Alberta — based in Fort St. John, we travel province-wide. Request an on-site quote for group pricing.
Are there any prerequisites?
Minimum age 16 with government-issued photo ID · valid fall protection certificate · required PPE including harness and lanyards · physically fit for practical activities
How much does MEWP training cost?
$359 + GST per person. Group and on-site rates are available on request.