Vehicle Mounted Aerial Lift Training
Vehicle-mounted aerial lift training plays a pivotal role in enhancing safety by equipping workers with the knowledge and skills necessary to identify and mitigate risks associated with aerial work.
CSA Standard C225 - Vehicle-Mounted Aerial Devices
Planning to get your own aerial lift proficiency certificate? Our all-inclusive, instructor-led training program meets all relevant CSA C225:20 Vehicle-Mounted Aerial Devices standards.
Vehicle-mounted aerial devices are a type of mobile elevating work platform known by many names, such as
- Bucket trucks
- Cherry picker
- Man lift
- Aerial lift
- Ladder truck
Vehicle-mount training, bucket truck training, aerial lift training and similar references are very closely related and often the terms are used interchangeably. Bucket trucks are essentially a type of aerial lift, meaning it elevates personnel and falls under the description of the overreaching term mobile elevated work platform (MEWP). More commonly, MEWPs are referred to and encompass various types of equipment, including boom lifts, scissor lifts, and others.
- For more information on MEWP training
The core training principles of safe operation between vehicle-mounted training and MEWP training are shared. One of the key components of bucket truck training is the emphasis on fall protection measures.
At Act First Safety, we have a proven track record of being a trusted provider of practical and compliant courses that have been tailored to keep you and your workforce safe.
Take your first step towards certified safety with us!
Course Overview
Duration: Variable (minimum half day)
Elevating Safety: The Essential Role of Aerial Lift Training
Bucket trucks, also known as vehicle-mounted aerial devices or "cherry pickers”, are indispensable tools for a wide range of industries, including utilities, telecommunications, tree care, construction, and sign maintenance. However, their operation involves significant risks, making comprehensive training absolutely essential.
For people working at heights, risks are ever-present. Our instructor-led training focuses on keeping these risks to a minimum. Aligned with CSA standards, our course is a fine blend of theory and hands-on components. You will learn how to safely inspect and operate a vehicle-mounted aerial lift.
Mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) is a group of equipment that includes equipment like scissor lifts, boom lifts and aerial lifts covered in the Act First Safety MEWP course. If this is the training you need, click here for more information.
Regardless of type or brand, Act First Safety can provide the safety training necessary to operate the bucket truck with confidence.
Our aerial lift training, vehicle-mounted training and bucket truck training program is suitable for workers from a wide range of industries and backgrounds:
| Construction | Electrical | Tree Care/Horticulture (Arborists) |
| Utilities | Telecommunications | Signage |
We strongly recommend that operators, supervisors, consultants, inspectors, and maintenance personnel enroll in our program to become certified in the safe operation of these specialized form of mobile elevating work platforms.
Beyond the Boom: Expert Bucket Truck Certification
Built for the real world, our Vehicle-Mounted Aerial Lift Bucket Truck course delivers maximum results with minimal disruption so that you can focus on what you do best. The course format covers in-depth instructor-led sessions that combine theory and practical components to reinforce learning.
Our courses follow a basic two-part structure:
- Part 1: Theoretical - Taught at your location, this covers the fundamentals of this specialized mobile elevating work platform; bucket truck, vehicle mount, aerial lift, or cherry picker.
- Part 2: Practical - Includes hands-on demonstrations and practical operation to reinforce learning and train workers in the safe inspection and safe use of the equipment.
What Our Vehicle-Mounted Training Will Teach You
What You'll Explore
The scope of our aerial lift/bucket truck training includes any combination of:
- Extendible Boom Devices • Aerial ladders
- Articulating Boom Aerial Devices • Vertical towers
Meticulous and thorough, our elevating work platform certification arms participants with job-ready outcomes so that they graduate:
• Understanding the knowledge required for the safe operation of Vehicle-Mounted Aerial Lifts.
• Demonstrating the safe operation of the specific equipment to be used.
• Recognizing and avoiding the hazards associated with the operation of Bucket Trucks.
Program Outline:
In brief, the theory portion of our course, at a minimum, outlines:
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Act First Safety delivers fully customized training designed to match your specific equipment and operational needs. Contact us to book now!
What you Get
Certification & Compliance
The Act First Safety Vehicle-Mounted Aerial Lift safety training program has been tailored with industry-standards in mind to get you certified. Get industry-recognized bucket truck certification upon course completion.
What You Will Receive:
- A wallet-sized certificate
- Certificate will be valid for 3 years.
- Refresher course will be needed to extend the validity.
- Meets the learning objectives as set out
- Detailed Record of Training
- Reminders for renewal training (3-year cycle)
Regulatory Compliance:
- Our aerial lift certification integrates CSA standards and legislation to meet compliance factors.
- Working at Heights certification is supported to reinforce previous training and use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- The Occupational Health and Safety Act for Ontario, the Construction Regulations are reinforced throughout the training to ensure complete compliance.
- Certification aids employer compliance audits and record-keeping.
Enroll your Bucket Truck operators and gain full compliance and certification with Act First Safety!
Prerequisites & PPE Requirements
What You Need on Bucket Truck Training Day
Our elevating work platform training which includes bucket truck, vehicle-mounted aerial lift and cherry picker in Ontario requires you to meet a set of eligibility criteria, which has been detailed below for your convenience:
- Having proof of valid CPO-approved Working At Heights (or Newfoundland and Labrador equivalent O.Reg 751/20 s.1) certificate is mandatory.
- Following your corporate safety procedures which likely includes the use of the following CSA-approved personal protective equipment (PPE):
- Full-body harness
- CSA-approved safety shoes
- High visibility wear
- Hard hat.
- Dressing according to weather conditions.
With our interactive and practical approach to vehicle-mounted aerial lift bucket truck training, you’ll elevate your skills with confidence.
Why Choose Our Bucket Truck Training Program
Backed by years of experience, our CSA-compliant Bucket Truck training program for operators has a lot to offer:
- Flexible schedules with the benefit of training at your site.
- Opportunity to bring your equipment to our large parking area at our Scarborough training centre and use our classroom for the in-class portion of the safety training.
- Taught by experienced and certified instructors.
- Interactive and engaging training utilizing a variety of training techniques designed for adult learners.
- Trusted by professionals all across Toronto and the GTA.
- Personalized customer service
Training is provided at your location or at our Scarborough training centre (with your bucket truck) offering free parking and direct access from the 401.
Act First Safety provides training across southern Ontario including Peel Region, York Region, Durham, Markham, Brampton, Oshawa, Hamilton, Ajax, Whitby, Pickering, Scarborough, Mississauga, Oakville, Burlington, and more.
Book Now
Take the next step towards your MEWP certification with our mobile elevating work platform including bucket truck training!
Call us at 416-283-7233 or book online to get started! Or fill out our contact form to know more about related programs such as Mobile Elevating Work Platform Safety Training or Working at Heights and Working at Heights Refresher!
FAQs
1. Who needs bucket truck certification in Ontario?
All workers who are regularly using aerial lifts like vehicle-mounted devices. It doesn’t matter which industry you belong to - certification is a must if your job involves operating these machines. For bucket truck specifically, workers in the horticulture/landscaping/tree care business working as arborists, workers in power utilities like linesman, workers installing or maintaining electrical equipment and signage are just a few examples where workers will likely require bucket truck training.
2. Is Act First Safety’s elevating work platform training compliant with CSA standards?
Yes, it is. Our course is completely compliant with the specific standards pertaining to elevating work platforms, namely C225:20 Vehicle-mounted aerial devices.
3. Is it possible to take this course online?
Unfortunately, no. Our instructor-led aerial lift course for bucket trucks requires practical sessions, which makes in-person training mandatory. You can browse our collection of E-Learning Courses here for lots of other options for e-learning.
4. How long is the certificate valid for?
Three years.
5. Can you teach me to drive a bucket truck?
This training covers only the operation of the aerial platform mounted on the vehicle chassis. Only the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) or other provincial equivalents can issue a driver’s license. Some bucket trucks may be driven by an operator with a class G or equivalent while others may require a class DZ or equivalent driver’s license.
6. Are all bucket trucks insulated for electrical safety?
No. While many vehicle-mounted aerial devices are insulated for working in proximity to electrical hazards there are some that are not. Even when insulated, operators must be aware of the voltage of electrical hazards and category of insulated aerial device they are operating.
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