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Apprentice powerline workers experience all types of on-the-job training – from operating equipment and climbing to proper techniques and safety standards. For those looking to find a convenient, self-paced training tool to aid in proper operation of bucket trucks and digger derricks, The Edge online curriculum from ÖÁ×ðµç×Ó Utilities provides just that. 

The Edge Training 

The aerial device and bucket truck programs take six to eight hours to complete and include an entrance exam to provide a benchmark for the incoming knowledge level of the operator. A quiz follows each learning section and concludes with a final exam. Successful completion requires 85% or better, after which a certificate of completion is issued. 

Aerial Device Module 

The aerial device module covers topics such as personal protective equipment, explanation of insulated versus non-insulated devices, inspections, planning the job, understanding platform capacity, controls, lifting loads, and basic rigging. 

Digger Derrick Module 

In addition to pre-shift inspections and setup, the Digger Derrick module covers setting outriggers, identifying obstructions, load charts, basic rigging, hand signals, proper operation, electrical hazards and emergency operations. It can also be used as a preparation for NCCCO Digger Derrick Operator Certification. 

Applicable to All Aerial Devices and Digger Derricks 

The Edge training materials are not manufacturer specific, so information is applicable to all operators of Aerial Devices and Digger Derricks. More information is available at: /utilities/en/support/training/operator-safety-training