2020 Learning and Development Catalogue.pub

AERIAL WORK PLATFORM OPERATOR

This training program is designed to provide el- evated work platform operators with a solid foundation in health and safety standards, pre- ventative maintenance and proper procedures for safe operation. The course consists of class- room theory with a written component and practical, hands-on experience. Course content is delivered through interactive discussion and reinforced through workbooks and supplementary handouts. Practical training is conducted on boom type equipment unless otherwise requested. Upon completion you will receive a wallet card.

POOL OPERATOR: LEVEL 1

Maple Ridge will be partnering with BCRPA to teach the Pool Operator: Level 1 Course. This is an introductory course. Students attending the sessions will be exposed to information that will help them develop an understanding of Swim- ming Pool Operations and Maintenance. There will be a quiz at the end of this course, and participants will receive a participation certi- fication.

The Course Curriculum Covers:

Safety regulations & standards

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Course Topics Include:

Aerial platform fundamentals

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 Regulations - focus on the Health Act

Hazard identification

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Pool types and designs

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 Manual & powered vertical aerial platforms

Pool chemistry

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Machine stability & characteristics

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Water testing

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 Preventative maintenance & procedures (pre -operational inspections)

Alternate forms of disinfecting

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 Circulation, filtration, and turnover rate

Job safety analysis

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Preventative maintenance

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 Machine orientation & safe operation

Seasonal maintenance

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 Proper start up & shut down protocol

 Safe handling and storage of chemicals

Steering & controls

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Troubleshooting problems

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 Operating envelope & range of motion

Emergency controls

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Date TBD

Safe dismounting

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Register Me

Sept 22

7:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Operations Register Me

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