Training course spider aerial work platform
Take a spider aerial work platform driver training at TVH's training centre. At TVH Academy you opt for quality thanks to our recognition according to the Qfor standard. Obtain your certificate to drive a spider aerial work platform and increase the safety and efficiency within your company. The certificate is mandatory and is valid for a period of 5 years.
You can choose the location of the training yourself, this can be given either with us at TVH Academy or in your company. We also offer bespoke training courses, so feel free to pass on your suggestions.
Formulas
1-day training
(3 hours of theory and 5 hours of practice)
A preliminary training 'Working with a self-propelled aerial work platform' is required.
Content
In our VCA-approved exam centre, courses consist of theoretical and practical lessons. We prepare the participants optimally so that they are completely ready to start using the spider aerial work platform efficiently. After taking the theoretical and practical exam, you obtain the VCA certificate.
Theory
- Legislation, liabilities and safety function
- Inspection of the aerial work platform
- Stability: reach diagram, overturning moment, environmental factors
- General safety rules and regulations, performing a LMRA
- Charging, risks and maintenance of batteries
- Characteristics and possibilities of the different types of spider aerial work platforms
- Visit to our rental department with the presentation of the different types of machines
Practice
The exercises consist among other things of:
- Performing a start-up check and LMRA
- Using all features and the maximum reach of the machine to get to altitude safely
- Driving equipment in restricted spaces and at altitude
- Performing the emergency lowering procedure
- Correct use of the fall arrest harness
- Parking and exiting correctly
