Online equipment training
Aerial Work Platform Training - Boom and Scissor Lift
Aerial Work Platform Training - Boom and Scissor Lift is an online course for new and experienced operators of boom lifts and scissor lifts. It covers levels of workplace responsibility, aerial work platform basics, stability principles, safe operating procedures and fall protection, finishing with a 35-question final exam.
Duration
2h 30m
On completion
Certificate, valid 36 month(s)
Coverage
All Provinces
Per seat
$99.99 CAD
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About the course
What this course covers.
Boom lifts and scissor lifts are on almost every construction and industrial site, and the incidents on them repeat: a machine tips because the ground or the load was wrong, an operator is thrown or falls from the platform, or the platform is driven into an overhead hazard. Every one of those is a failure of knowledge as much as skill. This course builds the knowledge an operator needs before and alongside hands-on familiarisation.
It begins with levels of workplace responsibility, so the operator understands what the employer, supervisor and operator each owe to the job, then moves to aerial work platform basics: the types of platform and the parts that matter to safe operation. The stability principles module explains why platforms tip and how ground conditions, slope, load and wind push a machine toward its limits. Safe operating procedures covers how to inspect, set up and run the platform day to day, and the final module covers fall protection on aerial work platforms.
The course is delivered as short, interactive micro-learning segments with voice-over and animation, which suits operators who do not sit at a desk. The final exam is 35 multiple-choice questions, with three attempts to reach 80 percent. Like all online equipment training, it covers theory; operators still need hands-on familiarisation with the specific machine and the employer's practical evaluation before running it on their own.
Pass mark 80%
Score the pass mark to earn the certificate.
Course outline
6 modules, start to finish
Each module ends with a short knowledge check before you move on.
Introduction
What aerial work platforms are used for and why training matters.
Levels of workplace responsibility
What the employer, supervisor and operator are each responsible for when aerial platforms are in use.
Aerial work platform basics
Boom and scissor lift types and the components that matter for safe operation.
Stability principles
Why platforms tip, and how ground conditions, slope, load and wind affect stability.
Safe operating procedures
Inspecting, setting up and operating a boom or scissor lift safely from start to finish.
Fall protection
Fall protection requirements and practices for workers on aerial work platforms.
Developed to meet Canadian and provincial standards
What every course includes
Printable and mailed certificates
Digital wallet and wall-sized certificates print the moment the course is passed.
Standards compliant
Built on Canadian federal and provincial legislation, safety standards, and industry best practice.
Self-paced
Unlimited access to the training material. Pause and resume the course any time.
Live student support
Real support is available seven days a week if a learner gets stuck.
Unlimited exam attempts
The exam can be retaken until the learner reaches a passing grade.
Record of training
Training records are stored securely for three years and pulled on demand from the account.
Who it is for
Built for the people running the work
- New boom lift and scissor lift operators
- Experienced operators who need a current certificate on file
- Construction, maintenance and facilities crews working at height
- Supervisors who assign workers to aerial platforms
- Employers documenting training for a contractor pre-qualification platform
What you walk away with
Able to do the job, not just describe it
- Explain the responsibilities of employers, supervisors and operators
- Describe the types and components of boom and scissor lifts
- Apply stability principles to keep a platform from tipping
- Follow safe operating procedures from inspection to shutdown
- Use fall protection correctly on an aerial work platform
Pricing
One seat or the whole crew, priced fairly.
A single seat is $99.99 CAD. Buying one at a time, ask our safety experts for 10 percent off your first course. Training more than two or three people is cheaper through a free On-Track Safety corporate account, which also tracks every certificate and renewal date for you. Move the slider to see the difference.
- Free corporate account, no setup fee
- 20 percent off every course for the first three months
- Automatic certificate and expiry tracking for your whole team
Team pricing
What it costs to train your crew
Individual purchases
One seat at a time, list price
$499.95
Individually with a 10% code
Ask our safety experts for a code
$449.96
Through a free corporate account
20% off every course, first three months
$399.96
A corporate account saves you
$99.99
on 5 seats of Aerial Work Platform Training - Boom and Scissor Lift
No setup fee. The account also tracks every certificate and expiry date for you.
Certificate and format
How the course runs
Your certificate
Pass the 35-question final exam at 80 percent to download a certificate of completion immediately. Three attempts are allowed. The certificate is valid for three years from the issue date.
- Fully online, self-paced micro-learning modules
- Interactive, with animation and voice-over
- 35-question multiple-choice final exam
- Certificate available the moment the exam is passed
- Valid for three years
Why it matters for compliance
In Canada, mobile elevating work platforms are covered by the CSA B354 series of standards, which include requirements for safe use and for operator training, and provincial OHS rules require operators to be trained and competent on the equipment they use. This course provides the theory portion; familiarisation with the specific machine and a practical evaluation remain the employer's responsibility.
Common questions
Questions buyers ask
Does this course cover both boom lifts and scissor lifts?
- Yes. It covers aerial work platform basics for both, with stability principles and safe operating procedures that apply across boom and scissor lifts.
Is the online course enough to operate a lift on site?
- It covers the theory. Before operating independently, an operator also needs hands-on familiarisation with the specific machine and the employer's practical evaluation.
How much does the course cost?
- The course is 99.99 CAD per seat. Ask our safety experts for 10 percent off your first course, or a free On-Track Safety corporate account for 20 percent off every course for the first three months.
What is the exam like?
- A final exam of 35 multiple-choice questions. You need 80 percent to pass and have three attempts.
How long is the certificate valid?
- Three years from the issue date.
Which aerial lift course should I choose?
- On-Track Safety carries several. This one is a full theory course with a fall protection module. Aerial Work Platform (AWP) Certification and Aerial Platform - Boom and Scissor are close alternatives, and Mobile Elevated Work Platforms is a shorter awareness option for people who work around lifts.
Why is stability a whole module?
- Tip-overs are among the most serious aerial platform incidents. The stability module explains how ground conditions, slope, load and wind work against the machine, so the operator recognises a dangerous set-up before raising the platform.
Does the course cover fall protection on the platform?
- Yes. The final module covers fall protection for workers on aerial work platforms. Follow the manufacturer's instructions and your employer's procedures for the specific machine.
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