Industrial Crane Operator Train The Trainer

Program Description:
The Industrial Crane Operator Train-the-Trainer course consists of a classroom training session (including individual participant presentations) and a practical training session.  All participants must pass both sessions to be certified.  Successful participants receive a both a full size certificate and a wallet certificate of achievement.

Program Training Objectives:
The objective is to provide trainers and with the skills, knowledge, teaching skills, and training materials necessary to train other members of the workforce to operate Industrial cranes in a safe and efficient manner.

Program Content:

• Feeling comfortable in front of a group
• Principles of empathy
• Effective speaking techniques
• Effective body language
• Tips for conducting an effective safety course
• Principles of good communication
• Learning the industrial crane operator course content including:
  -Rreview of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the legal requirement for using an industrial crane including
  - Responsibilities of the owner, supervisor and worker
  - Consequences of improper use of a crane- The function of different kinds of cranes (overhead, gantry, and jib cranes) and lifting devices
  - The lifting capacity of cranes
  - Crane load limits
  - Using different kinds of slings, rigging methods, and the effect of  sling angle
  - Safe lifting practices (lifting, moving, and placing loads)
  - Maintaining a safe distance
  - Proper use of controls (pendent, radio, and cab)
  - Understanding lifting attachments
  - Pre-shift checks of the crane
• Administering theory and practical tests

Program Duration:
One day (seven hours) of theory training (including practice presentations) and practical evaluation with a maximum group size of 3 participants.