Vehicle-Mounted Bucket Truck / Manlift Training (including fall protection) Train The Trainer Program

Program Description:
The Vehicle-Mounted 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 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 vehicle-mounted aerial work platforms 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 vehicle-mounted aerial work platform course content including:
  - Legal requirements under the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations
  - Requirements of Canadian Standards Association Code C225-00 Vehicle-Mounted Aerial Devices
  - Pre-shift inspection of the vehicle-mounted aerial work platforms
  - Precautions for lifting, lowering, and moving
  - Personal protective equipment including fall arrest systems
  - Operation of the vehicle-mounted aerial work platforms
  - Safe operating practices
  - The lifting capacity
  - Use of emergency controls
  - Theory and practical tests
• 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.