Train the Trainer Program Breakdown (Crane & Rigging)
Comprehensive Instructor Qualification & Safety Leadership – Available Nationwide

I. Program Overview

The 3P Safety Train the Trainer (TTT) program prepares experienced operators and safety professionals to deliver high-impact crane and rigging training that is compliant, engaging, and measurable. Candidates learn adult-learning methods, curriculum design, hands-on coaching techniques, objective evaluation, and program administration—so they can confidently certify or qualify operators within their organization.

Who It’s For: senior operators, foremen, safety managers, and educators tasked with training swing cab, fixed cab, overhead crane, rigging, and signalperson disciplines.

Outcome: graduates earn a 3P Safety Instructor Certificate and a turnkey toolkit (slides, lesson plans, skills rubrics, exams, checklists) to run compliant courses and evaluations.

II. Prerequisites & Entry Standards

• Competence: ability to read load charts, perform pre-use inspections, and apply site safety controls.

• Communication: basic presentation skills and English proficiency (or bilingual delivery plan).

• Safety Standing: current employer authorization and PPE/medical fitness to demonstrate tasks.

III. Regulatory & Standards Framework for Instructors

• OSHA (General Industry & Construction): How instructor-led training supports requirements for operator qualification/competence, inspections, and documentation.

• ASME B30 Series (esp. B30.5): translating technical standards into teachable learning objectives.

• Employer Responsibilities: written training programs, recordkeeping, corrective action, and refresher triggers.

• Third-Party Certifications: aligning prep courses with cert-body policies and exam security (if applicable).

IV. Adult Learning & Instructional Design

• Adult Learning Principles: relevance, problem-centered tasks, experiential practice, and immediate feedback.

• Learning Objectives: write observable objectives using Bloom’s taxonomy (knowledge → application → evaluation).

• Course Architecture: sequencing micro-lessons, mixing theory with skill drills, and time-boxing activities.

• Instructional Media: selecting visuals, models, cutaways, and videos that reinforce safety-critical concepts.

Deliverable: a complete lesson plan template with objectives, methods, timings, materials, and assessments.

V. Building Your Crane & Rigging Curriculum

• Core Content Map: regulations, components, inspections, load charts, rigging math/angles, signals, lift planning, abnormal/emergency procedures.

• Customization: tailoring for swing cab vs fixed cab, on-rubber vs on-outriggers, site conditions, and equipment mixes.

• Skills Lab Design: safe demo stations for pre-use inspections, signaling lanes, rigging benches, and mock lift zones.

• Transfer to the Job: job aids, pocket cards, and pre-shift huddles that reinforce classroom learning.

VI. Instructor Demonstrations & Skills Coaching

• Demonstration Method: explain → model → guided practice → independent practice → debrief.

• Coaching Language: concise cues, error-recovery prompts, and positive control of hazards.

• Risk Controls in Labs: barricades, spotters, tag lines, tool staging, and stop-work authority.

• Common Errors to Catch: A2B bypass temptation, side loading, radius drift, mis-leveled setup, sling angle underestimation.

VII. Assessments, Rubrics & Remediation

• Written Exams: blueprinting questions to objectives (regulations, components, calculations, signals, lift planning).

• Practical Evaluations: standardized rubrics for pre-use inspection, setup/level, chart selection, hoist/boom/swing control, communication, and shutdown.

• Remediation Plans: targeted drills, additional seat time, and re-tests with changed variables.

• Validity & Reliability: calibration between instructors, item analysis, pass-mark setting, and exam security.

Deliverables: editable written exams w/ answer keys, practical rubrics, and candidate score sheets.

VIII. Safety Management for Training Operations

• Site Safety Plan: ground conditions, power-line boundaries, weather thresholds, traffic control, emergency access.

• Equipment Readiness: pre-class inspections, LMI/A2B self-tests, cribbing/mats, and documentation.

• Emergency Procedures: instructor decision trees for weather shutdowns, equipment faults, or near-misses.

• Incident Response: reporting, root-cause analysis, corrective/ preventive actions (CAPA) for the training environment.

IX. Program Administration & Records

• Documentation: sign-ins, competency records, equipment checklists, exam archives, certificate logs, and expiration controls.

• LMS / Digital Tools: tracking hours, uploading artifacts, issuing digital credentials, and scheduling refreshers.

• Quality KPIs: candidate pass rates, near-miss trends, supervisor feedback, and post-training performance checks.

• Continuous Improvement: quarterly syllabus reviews, updates for standard changes, and instructor peer audits.

X. Practicum & Micro-Teaching

• Teach-Backs: each candidate delivers a 15–30 minute module (e.g., load chart radius exercise or rigging angle lab).

• Peer & Mentor Feedback: structured rubric on clarity, safety controls, engagement, and accuracy.

• Field Coaching: co-teach a live class or supervised lab; submit video or mentor sign-off.

XI. Capstone & Certification

• Capstone Project: submit a complete mini-course (lesson plan + slides + skills rubric + written quiz) customized to the employer’s crane mix.

• Oral Defense: brief presentation justifying objectives, methods, and assessments; Q&A with evaluator.

• Certification Award: 3P Safety Instructor Certificate (discipline noted), valid 3 years with annual CPD.

• Recertification: evidence of classes taught, updated materials, standards changes briefing, and re-calibration check.

Instructor Toolkit (Delivered to Graduates)

• Editable slide decks (swing cab, fixed cab, rigging, signaling)

• Lesson plan & agenda templates with timings

• Written exams + keys, practical rubrics, inspection checklists

• Load chart practice packets & rigging math worksheets

• Candidate records, certificate templates, and refresher tracking sheets

• Instructor safety checklist for labs and demonstrations

Graduate Capabilities

• Design and deliver compliant crane/rigging training aligned to OSHA/ASME and employer policy

• Run safe, realistic skills labs with effective coaching and hazard controls

• Evaluate competence objectively with reliable written/practical tools

• Maintain airtight records and drive continuous improvement across sites