Aerial Work Platform (MEWP)
Operator Certification Program
Aerial Work Platform (MEWP)
$175 per Trainee (plus $199 flat fee per class/day - no minimum class size)
Our Aerial Work Platform (MEWP – Mobile Elevating Work Platform) Combined Operator Certification course provides your employees with IVES Training Group’s comprehensive WorksafeBC-compliant curriculum for both Aerial Boom Lift and Scissor Lift in one course. We train your operators on your equipment at your site to ensure your employees receive the right knowledge and skills for their specific job.
Course Overview:
Rules & Regulations
Types of MEWPs
Main Parts & Functions
Safety Systems & Devices
Specifications
Stability Factors
Inspections (including Pre-start/Daily)
Safe Operation
Post-operation
Equipment: Scissor Lift & Boom Lift, MEWP Type 3 Group A & B (we train on your equipment at your jobsite)
Duration: 4-8 hours dependent on operator experience (includes theory, written exam, & practical evaluations)
Location: Your jobsite
Class Size: 1 to 12
Certification Criteria:
70% on written exam
80% on practical evaluations
Certification Length: 3 years
Training Standard Compliance: CSA B354.8
Documentation:
Trainees will receive an Operator’s Reference Manual & an Operator Wallet Card (if certification criteria passed).
Employers will receive original records of certification including exam and practical evaluation.
Benbow Safety Training retains copies of all documentation.
Fees: $175 per Trainee (plus $199 flat fee per class/day - no minimum class size)
Pay one flat fee per class (no minimum class size), then just $175 per trainee. Includes built-in volume pricing where every additional certification lowers your cost per operator.
Travel Costs:
No travel costs for courses delivered on southern Vancouver Island (south of Nanaimo).
Elsewhere on the island and the rest of BC, travel costs will be added to the course fees and are calculated when you request a quote.
We strive to keep costs low to maximize value to our customers and are happy to work with your company’s travel & accommodation processes on request.
Need certification but don’t have an available jobsite and/or access to the relevant equipment? We may still be able to help! While most of our training happens at the trainee’s jobsite on equipment provided by the employer, we’re happy to work with you to source these requirements if necessary. Additional costs for site access and/or equipment rental may be calculated and added to your quote.
We also customize courses based on your requirements.
Check out our Combo Fall Protection / Aerial Work Platform Certification course, that combines our Fall Protection Essentials training and Aerial Work Platform courses in one full day of training.
Questions? Call, text or email us and we’ll be happy to answer any questions or provide you with a comprehensive quote.
Our goal is to make it simple, easy, and affordable to get your employees certified where and when you need it!