Course content
- Introduction to mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs)
- Risk management
- MEWP safety legislation
- The boom lift
- Pre-start inspections
- Safe operation
- Emergency response
- Ending MEWP operations
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WSQ Operate Boom Lift
Build the skills to inspect, set up and operate a boom lift safely.
Course feeS$250before GST
S$25Lowest price after maximum funding, before GST
S$25Lowest price after maximum funding, before GST
Funding of up to 70% for Singaporeans and PRs, and up to 90% when company-sponsored. Eligibility and terms apply. Confirm your payable amount before booking.
SkillsFuture Credit is available for Singaporeans. Terms and conditions apply.
Who should attend?
New and experienced workers assigned to operate a boom lift.
Learning objectives
- Select a suitable MEWP and assess the task risks.
- Explain legal safety requirements, inspect the platform and workplace, and recognise factors affecting stability.
- Identify hazards and controls for travel, setup, operation and parking.
- Use operating and emergency controls, follow emergency procedures, select suitable personal protective equipment and operate safely.
Mode of training
Classroom and practical training.
Mode of assessment
Written and practical assessments.
TGS-2022013284
Course details
Check current dates when booking, or contact us for group availability.
- Course reference
- TGS-2022013284
- Course fee
- S$250 before GST
- Duration
- 1 day · 8 training hours
- Assessment duration
- 1 hour 15 minutes
- Language
- English · Mandarin
- Entry requirements
- Basic knowledge of the work sector; English listening, speaking, reading, writing and numeracy at ES level 3; medically fit to work at height; above 18 years of age.
- Attendance required
- 100%
- Certificate
- WSQ Statement of Attainment issued by SSG and Safety Pass, subject to attendance and assessment requirements
- Certificate validity
- Safety Pass: 5 years
- Funding validity
- 1 May 2022 — 20 Sep 2027
- Last updated
- 6 Nov 2026