CARP 121 - Equipment Orientation

3 Credits
This course is designed to qualify the student in the operation of common types of lifts trucks and mobile, elevated work platforms used in the construction industry today. The student will learn the correct practices in fall protection and procedures for maintaining safety and productivity for such equipment. Students will achieve the objectives for this course through classroom lecture, discussion and activities, as well as hands-on inspection, maintenance and operation of this equipment.

Course Outcomes

Identify and document the causes and possible preventions to accidents and fatalities particular to lift trucks and mobile, elevated work platforms and falls.
Describe the differences of the various lift trucks and mobile, elevated work platforms based on application and design.
Demonstrate the ability to:
- Safely and properly operate an industrial lift truck and rough terrain forklift.
- Safely and properly use and inspect fall protection gear.
- Safely and properly operate a scissor lift.
- Safely and properly operate an aerial boom lift.