Scissor Lift

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

Scissor 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, employers must ensure every operator has completed both theoretical training and a documented practical evaluation before operating any Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP). That includes scissor lifts, vertical mast lifts, and self-propelled elevating work platforms - across construction sites, warehouses, distribution centres, film sets, event venues, and industrial facilities.

Gama Safety Canada's Blended Scissor Lift Certification delivers full MEWP 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 Scissor 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 (4 hours 30 minutes, self-paced) - complete the theory portion on any device at your own pace. Covers safe MEWP operating procedures, pre-use inspections, load capacity and stability, fall protection, workplace hazards, WorkSafeBC and CSA B354.7 regulations, and scissor 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 at your chosen location. Complete a pre-use inspection walkaround, demonstrate safe scissor 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 Scissor 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
• WorkSafeBC-aligned - accepted by employers across BC and every Canadian province
• CSA B354.7 compliant - meets Canada's current national MEWP safety standard
• 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 Scissor Lift Blended Course

Gama Safety's blended scissor lift course covers everything you need to safely operate a Mobile Elevating Work Platform and pass your scissor 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
• CSA Standard B354.2 - MEWPs - Design and Manufacture
• MEWP classifications - Group A (scissor lifts, vertical mast), Group B (boom lifts, articulating platforms), Type 1, 2, and 3
• Scissor lift components and controls - platform, guardrails, base, controls, emergency stop, tilt sensors
• Load capacity and platform limits - how to read the manufacturer's load chart and rated capacity
• Pre-operational inspections (daily circle checks) - hydraulics, tires, controls, emergency lowering, guardrails, harness anchor points
• Site hazard assessment - overhead power lines, ground conditions, slopes, uneven surfaces, wind speed
• Fall protection requirements - harness and lanyard use, anchor points, guardrails on the platform
• Safe operating procedures - elevating, positioning, moving with the platform raised (where permitted), lowering
• Emergency procedures - emergency lowering, entrapment response, incident reporting
• Rescue plan requirements - CSA B354.7 mandatory rescue plans for MEWP work
• Practical hands-on operation and evaluation - on-campus practical exam with a certified instructor

Who Needs Scissor Lift Certification?

Every worker who operates a scissor lift or MEWP in Canada must be trained and certified before use. Get certified if you are:

• Construction worker, tradesperson, or general labourer working at heights
• Electrician, HVAC technician, or mechanical trades worker
• Painter, plasterer, or drywall installer
• Warehouse or distribution centre worker doing overhead stock work
• Retail worker doing store setup, sign installation, or ceiling maintenance
• Facility maintenance worker doing lighting, HVAC, or ceiling repair
• Film, TV, or event production crew working on rigging, lighting, or set builds
• Arborist, sign installer, or window cleaner using platform-based access
• Manufacturing operator working on tall equipment or overhead fixtures
• Roofer or building envelope worker requiring elevated access
• New worker required to be certified before starting a job requiring elevated work
• Experienced operator with a lapsed or expired scissor lift ticket
• Newcomer to Canada entering the workforce
• Employer looking to certify multiple workers efficiently

Practical Session Location

Practical evaluations for the blended scissor 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 Scissor 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 Scissor Lift Training

Need to certify 5, 20, or 100 scissor 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, film production companies, event venues, facility management firms, and multi-site employers. Contact us at +1 866-661-9803 or info@gamasafety.ca for corporate quotes.