The course is approximately six hours in duration and includes an instructor led presentation, practical exercises, class discussion, power point presentation, written knowledge test, and practical exam. Upon successful completion of the training program, you will be knowledgeable and/or demonstrate proficiency in:
Legislation and standards as pertaining to aerial work platforms;
Recent statistical information, workplace incidents, and the requirement for training;
Elements of pre-work planning;
Conducting a pre-use check and visual inspection;
Employer and worker responsibilities;
Load limitations and calculations;
Machine specific features;
PPE;
Stability;
Working from heights;
Platform types;
System components; and
Safely operating an aerial work platform in the field.
