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Boom Lift (EWP) Operator Course
Articulating & telescopic boom lift operator certification.
Elevated Work Platform (EWP) course for articulating and telescopic boom lifts. Covers safe positioning, fall protection while elevated, and emergency descent procedures.
Duration
Approx. 6–8 hours (one day, can combine with Fall Protection)
Format
On-site, instructor-led — theory, written test and practical evaluation
Certification
Operator certificate and wallet card (3-year validity)
Delivery
Mobile — at your worksite
Who it's for
This course is built for
- Construction, mechanical and electrical trades
- Painters, glaziers and sign installers
- Industrial maintenance and facility crews
- Anyone operating a boom-type EWP
Outcomes
What you'll learn
- Set up and operate an articulating or telescopic boom safely
- Use a harness and lanyard correctly in the basket
- Identify overhead and ground hazards
- Execute emergency lowering when primary controls fail
Course outline
What's covered
Theory
- Regulations governing elevated work platforms in Alberta
- Boom lift types, components and controls
- Stability, outriggers and ground conditions
- Fall protection requirements while in the basket
- Power-line clearance and overhead hazards
- Emergency lowering and rescue procedures
Practical Evaluation
- Pre-use inspection of machine and harness
- Set-up, levelling and positioning
- Manoeuvring the basket through obstacles
- Emergency descent demonstration