Page 7 - Aerial Appliance Operator Lesson Plan V2

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Topic 1: Introduction

Training aim

To provide students with an overview of the training programme.

Resources

• training room

• student resources

CONTENT TO COVER

Course aims

Explain the expected learning outcomes for this course.

Cover the following:

• describe safe and efficient operation of the aerial appliance

• drive the appliance in transit correctly and safely

• site the appliance at an incident area to achieve optimal
performance of the aerial ladder

• stabalise the appliance using the outriggers and jacks prior to aerial
operation

• operate the aerial ladder to achieve given objectives efficiently

• manoeuvre the aerial monitor to achieve given objectives efficiently.

Standards to be met

• Site appliance correctly for the condition prevailing.

• Always place jacks correctly and at first attempt.

• Ensure safety requirements are followed.

• Operate the aerial smoothly and efficiently with minimum number of
movements.

• Have a thorough knowledge of all operating levers, gauges,
switches and lights.

• Have a thorough knowledge of aerial systems, aerial theory,
Operational Instructions, and all safety requirements on and around
aerials.

September 2018 | Version 2