Scissor Lift & Boom Truck Train The Trainer

Train The Trainer Program Description:
The Aerial Work Platform Train-the-Trainer program consists of a classroom training session and a practical training session.  All participants must pass both sessions to become 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 aerial work platforms in a safe and efficient manner. The aerial work platforms covered in this training program are Boom-Type Elevating Work Platforms and Self-Propelled Elevating Work Platforms (for use on paved/slab surfaces) used in Industry.

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 aerial work platform course content including:
  - Legal requirements under the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations
  - Requirements of Canadian Standards Association Codes CAN3-B354.2 Self-Propelled Elevating Work Platforms for Use on Paved/Slab Surfaces and CAN3 –B354.4 Boom-Type Elevating Work Platforms
  - Pre-shift inspection of the elevating work platforms
  - Precautions for lifting, lowering, and moving
  - Personal protective equipment including fall arrest systems
  - Operation of the elevating work platforms
  - Safe operating practices
  - Lifting capacity of elevating work platforms.
  - Use of emergency controls
• 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.