Deliver safer, more effective aerial lift training with a course designed for professionals responsible for workforce safety and compliance. The Aerial Lift Train the Trainer (OSHA) course prepares you to teach vehicle-mounted aerial lift operation with confidence, combining regulatory knowledge with practical instruction techniques.

You will gain the skills to train operators on inspections, hazard awareness, safe work procedures, stability, emergency response, and documentation requirements. Built for real-world application, this program helps you improve training quality, reduce risk on site, and support compliance with US safety standards.

Vehicle-mounted aerial lifts are widely used for utility work, road maintenance, tree trimming, and sign installation, but they also introduce serious risks when workers are not properly trained. Falls from height, tip-overs, struck-by incidents, and electrical contact can all result from poor instruction, inconsistent procedures, or gaps in operator knowledge.

That is why capable trainers matter. This course helps safety professionals, supervisors, and instructors build the knowledge and teaching ability needed to deliver consistent, compliant, and practical aerial lift instruction that protects both workers and employers.

Course Topics

This train-the-trainer course covers the knowledge and instructional foundations needed to deliver effective life training. It will cover topics such as:

• Trainer Responsibilities
• US Legislative Requirements and Standards
• Record-Keeping Requirements
• Tips for In-Person Training 
• Vehicle-Mounted Aerial Lift Anatomy
• Pre-Shift Inspection (Visual and Operational)
• PPE and Fall Protection
• Stability, Load Capacity, and Dynamic Operating Conditions
• Personal Safety and Operator Health
• Mounting, Dismounting, and Boom Operation
• Rigging Operations
• Worksite Communication and Lift Planning
• Traffic Control and Pedestrian Safety
• Electrical Work Safety
• Travel and Equipment Securing Procedures
• Rescue Plans and Emergency Response

This OSHA-aligned aerial lift train-the-trainer course requires approximately 120 minutes to complete. The online format allows participants to work through the material at their own pace, making it easy to fit training into a busy schedule.

Learners must achieve a minimum score of 80% to pass the course. Knowledge checks are integrated throughout the training, and up to three attempts are permitted to successfully meet the required standard.

Upon successful completion, participants can download and print a certificate of completion.