Digger Derrick Operator Certification Course Description: The course is designed to cover the general requirements for the safe use and operation of Digger Derricks and the requirements of the ANSI A92.22 and ANSI A10.31 Standards. The course includes professional classroom theory instruction, a participant workbook, final written exam, and hands-on evaluation of the operator.
Curriculum covers OSHA Regulations and ANSI Standards, equipment components, controls and functions, pre-operation inspections, safe operating procedures, stowage and equipment traveling, worksite protection and unit setup, aerial bucket use, lift planning, load capacity, load handling and placement, basic rigging, hand signaling/spotting, and auger operations.
Digger Derrick Operators Practical Evaluation: An operator practical evaluation is included and will be conducted for use of the elevated platform, winch, and auger to ensure that the operator has the knowledge, skills, and competency needed to operate digger derrick safely.
Who Should Attend: Recommended for all employees who operate a digger derrick during the course of their regular tasks, or for experienced bucket and digger truck operators in the electric power, telecommunications, or sign placement sectors who wish to become certified. Only trained and authorized personnel shall be permitted to operate digger derricks. Participants must be a minimum of 18 years of age. Retraining and certification every 3 years or earlier due to unsafe acts observed, a near miss or accident, and equipment or workplace changes.
IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS
Prerequisite: Rigging and Signaling Qualification. All participants must be able to provide current proof of training.
Crane Requirements: Operator practical evaluations will be conducted on the crane the operator regularly uses. Note that a pre-use inspection will be conducted by the instructor to identify that a current annual inspection has been completed and to ensure the crane is in proper working order prior to conducting any operator practical evaluations. If current sticker is not located on the equipment the crane owner must provide documentation annual inspection.
Safety Equipment Required: Attending participants are required to bring a Hardhat, Safety Glasses, Work Gloves, Work Boots, Reflective Vest or Jacket and wear proper Work Clothing to participate in hands-on exercises and operator practical evaluation.
Completion Requirements: Participants are required to be present and actively participate in all learning activities including hands-on exercises, written exam, and practical evaluation. Participants who successfully complete the program will receive a digger derrick operator training certification card. Workplace specific training and authorization is required.
Learning Aids: Participants should come prepared with a notepad and pen. Guides and handouts will be provided at the start of the course. The presentation and materials are in English (Spanish translated courses are available upon request).
Course Length: Approximately 16 hours including classroom theory and activities followed by practical exercises and evaluations. We will be covering a great deal of information in a short period of time; your punctuality will be greatly appreciated.
Pricing:
Open Enrollment Participant Pricing: $265.00 ea.
Scheduled Groups with minimum of 8 Participants Pricing: $250.00 ea.
Association Member Participant Pricing: $235.00 ea.
Retainer Client Material Pricing: $15.00 ea.