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Aerial Work Platform (AWP) Certification

Delve into the extensive Aerial Work Platform (AWP) Certification course that encompasses all aspects of scissor, push-around, straight-stick boom, and articulating boom lifts.

Aerial Work Platform (AWP) Certification

COURSE OVERVIEW

The Aerial Work Platform (AWP) Certification course offers a comprehensive introduction to all types of scissor, push-around, straight-stick boom, and articulating boom lifts. It not only meets but surpasses all CSA/OHS standards for classroom operator safety training certification across all Canadian provinces and territories.

Our courses are of the highest caliber, integrating high-resolution videos with state-of-the-art machine animations and video demonstrations. This approach enhances student engagement and information retention while providing an informative yet entertaining learning experience. To prepare for the final assessment, we provide a few questions after each chapter. Students are granted access to elevated work platform (EWP) specific OHS mandates for every province and territory in Canada, a practical evaluation checklist, and simple instructions for gauging operator competence on the machine throughout the course.

A practical evaluation conducted by a supervisor or authorized person is required to complete the certification process.

Aerial Work Platform (AWP) Certification Course Standards

This course was developed to exceed the requirements for theoretical and written exam preparation as stipulated in:

  • CSA norms B354.1, B354.2, and B354.4
  • ANSI norms A92.3, A92.5, and A92.6
COURSE TOPICS

The Aerial Work Platform (AWP) Certification course includes the following topics:

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

Estimated time of completion is 4 hours

PASS MARK

The passing grade for this course is 80%. Students have the opportunity to attempt the course thrice to achieve the passing grade.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

Upon successfully accomplishing this online course, a certificate of completion will be readily available for download and printing.

COURSE PREVIEW

 

Course Details

Course Length

This course will take roughly 240 minutes

Passing Mark

To pass this training course, you need to score 80% or higher on the quiz

Certificate

Upon the successful completion of this course a certificate with your name will be stored on your profile and available to print

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