Boom Lift

Blended Boom Lift / MEWP Certification - Online Theory + On-Campus Practical - $179.95, 3-Year Certificate

Boom lift training is legally required for every operator across Canada. Under WorkSafeBC OHS Regulation Part 13 (Ladders, Scaffolds and Temporary Work Platforms) and Part 16 (Mobile Equipment), CSA Standard B354.7 (Mobile Elevating Work Platforms - Safe Use), Alberta OHS Code Part 23, and Ontario Regulation 213/91 Section 143, employers must ensure every operator has completed both theoretical training and a documented practical evaluation before operating any boom lift or Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP). This applies to all boom types: articulating booms, telescopic booms, straight booms, towable booms, and truck-mounted booms - across construction sites, tree work, sign installation, electrical utility work, film sets, warehouse work, and industrial facilities.

Gama Safety Canada's Blended Boom Lift Certification delivers full boom lift certification for only $179.95 - the same price as our full-day on-campus course, with the flexibility of learning the theory portion online at your own pace. Complete the theory online. Book your on-campus practical evaluation at our Burnaby location through the in-course calendar. Pass the practical exam. Download your certificate instantly. Physical wallet card mailed to your address at no extra charge. Valid for 3 years across Canada.

How the Blended Boom Lift Course Works

1. Step 1 - Enroll and pay ($179.95) - secure checkout with credit card, Interac e-Transfer, PayPal, or Apple Pay. Instant access to your online course.
2. Step 2 - Online Theory (5 hours, self-paced) - complete the theory portion on any device at your own pace. Covers safe boom lift operating procedures, pre-use inspections, load capacity and stability, fall protection requirements, site hazard assessment, workplace hazards, WorkSafeBC and CSA B354.7 regulations, and boom lift classifications.
3. Step 3 - Book Your Practical Session - once you finish the online portion, an in-course calendar automatically appears. Select any available date at our Burnaby (122-2544 Douglas Road) location.
4. Step 4 - On-Campus Practical Evaluation (2 hours) - meet with a Gama Safety certified instructor. Complete a pre-use inspection walkaround, demonstrate safe boom lift operation on a real machine, and finish with your practical final exam.
5. Step 5 - Get certified instantly - pass the practical and receive your digital certificate + digital wallet card immediately. Physical hard-copy wallet card mailed to your address within 2-3 business days at no extra charge.

Why Choose Gama Safety Canada's Blended Boom Lift Certification?

• Save an entire day - complete the theory portion online at home instead of sitting in a full-day classroom
• Same recognized certification - meets the exact same WorkSafeBC and CSA B354.7 requirements as a full-day on-campus course
• Only $179.95 - same price as our full-day on-campus course, with the flexibility of learning theory online
• 3-year Canada-wide certificate - valid across BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, and the Maritimes
• Instant digital certificate + wallet card - download and email to your employer the moment you finish
• Physical wallet card mailed FREE - durable card arrives within 2-3 business days at no additional cost
• Book your practical online - pick any available date through the in-course calendar - no phone tag, no wait times
• BC location - practical evaluations held at our Burnaby facility, convenient for Metro Vancouver, Surrey, Delta, and the Fraser Valley
• WorkSafeBC-aligned - accepted by employers across BC and every Canadian province
• CSA B354.7 compliant - meets Canada's current national MEWP safety standard
• Covers all boom lift types - articulating, telescopic, straight, and towable boom lifts
• Mobile, tablet, and desktop friendly - study on your phone during a commute or on a work computer during a break
• Unlimited theory exam attempts - no additional charge if you need to retake the online exam
• Multilingual support - English and Spanish online theory available
• Real customer support - email or call us anytime during the course

What You Will Learn in the Boom Lift Blended Course

Gama Safety's blended boom lift course covers everything you need to safely operate a Mobile Elevating Work Platform and pass your boom lift certification requirements. Topics include:

• WorkSafeBC OHS Regulation Part 13 and Part 16 - Mobile Equipment and Elevating Work Platform requirements
• CSA Standard B354.7 - MEWPs - Safe Use requirements
• CSA Standard B354.2 - MEWPs - Design and Manufacture
• Boom lift classifications - Group B Type 1 (self-propelled, elevating), Type 2 and 3 (self-propelled with articulating boom), including telescopic, articulating, straight, and towable boom lifts
• Boom lift components and controls - platform, guardrails, base controls, upper controls, emergency stop, tilt sensors, boom articulation controls
• Load capacity and platform limits - how to read the manufacturer's load chart, rated capacity, and reach envelope
• Pre-operational inspections (daily circle checks) - hydraulics, tires, controls, emergency lowering, guardrails, harness anchor points, boom sections, pins
• Site hazard assessment - overhead power lines (10-foot clearance rule), ground conditions, slopes, uneven surfaces, wind speed limitations
• Fall protection requirements - full-body harness with shock-absorbing lanyard is MANDATORY for boom lift operation, anchor points, correct attachment
• Safe operating procedures - elevating, positioning, working with the platform raised, traveling with the boom raised (where permitted)
• Reach envelope and stability - understanding tip-over hazards, boom extension limits, side loading dangers
• Emergency procedures - emergency lowering from ground controls, entrapment response, incident reporting
• Rescue plan requirements - CSA B354.7 mandatory rescue plans for MEWP work at height
• Practical hands-on operation and evaluation - on-campus practical exam with a certified instructor

Who Needs Boom Lift Certification?

Every worker who operates a boom lift or aerial work platform in Canada must be trained and certified before use. Get certified if you are:

• Construction worker, tradesperson, or general labourer working at heights
• Electrician or utility line worker (with proper additional training for power line proximity)
• Arborist, tree trimmer, or forestry worker
• Sign installer, banner installer, or lighting technician
• Painter, plasterer, or exterior finishing trades worker
• Window cleaner or building envelope worker
• Roofer, HVAC installer, or facility maintenance worker
• Film, TV, or event production crew working on rigging, lighting, or elevated set builds
• Warehouse or distribution centre worker doing overhead stock work
• Telecom worker or antenna installer
• Solar panel installer or renewable energy worker
• Manufacturing operator working on tall equipment or overhead fixtures
• New worker required to be certified before starting a job requiring elevated work
• Experienced operator with a lapsed or expired boom lift ticket
• Newcomer to Canada entering the workforce
• Employer looking to certify multiple workers efficiently

Practical Session Location

Practical evaluations for the blended boom lift course are held at our Gama Safety Canada facility in Metro Vancouver:

• Burnaby: 122-2544 Douglas Road, Burnaby, BC - convenient for Vancouver, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Tri-Cities, Surrey, Delta, Langley, and the Fraser Valley

Book your practical session through the calendar that appears in your course dashboard after completing the online theory portion. Sessions are typically available multiple days per week including weekends.

Prefer Full-Day Classroom Training?

If you would rather complete everything in a single day at our facility, we also offer Boom Lift Training On-Campus for $179.95 - full-day instructor-led theory and practical in one session. Both formats deliver the same 3-year Canada-recognized certificate. Choose whichever fits your schedule.

Corporate and Bulk Boom Lift Training

Need to certify 5, 20, or 100 boom lift operators? We offer volume pricing for corporate MEWP training with a dashboard for HR and safety managers to track worker completions in real time. Ideal for construction companies, arborist and tree care crews, sign and banner installers, utility contractors, film production companies, and multi-site employers. Contact us at +1 866-661-9803 or info@gamasafety.ca for corporate quotes.