Total Equipment Training…
Meeting Your Training Needs

If you’re like many of our clients, you do your research. Below are answers to the most frequently asked questions. If your question is not on this list, please contact us at (610) 321-2679 or info@totalequipmenttraining.com and we will provide you with a prompt reply.

Question 1: Will the company be flexible enough to customize the courses and still be stringent enough to meet OSHA requirements?

A: Let's face it, your time is important and every minute your people are off the job site it is costing your company money. A good program needs to fit in to your time restraints. It should also be specific to the type of equipment being used and still provide a good basic fundamental knowledge of the topic.

Question 2: Will there be an effective blend of both classroom study and most importantly, practical hands-on training?

A: Classroom training is an excellent venue for instruction in safety and instruction on basic applications. Still, experience has shown that practical hands-on exposure ensures longer retention of the subject.

Question 3: Will the instructor have years of practical experience?

A: It is true, any instructor worth his salt can take a subject and present it clearly, professionally and cover the basic knowledge set of just about any topic. But, an instructor who has had years of experience in a subject builds a special rapport with his class. Adding his wisdom and personal anecdotes makes the class more interesting and helps improve retention.

Question 4: Are the training materials customized to your company's equipment type?

A: General knowledge is important, but OSHA demands that a qualified operator be one who is actually trained on the type of equipment he is using. A good training company would ensure that the trainer be available to speak to you and discuss your company needs. They should ask about load chart availability or any site safety issues. In some cases, a visit may be in order, especially if the course is focused on the specific safety issues of your company (i.e. HAZMAT/HAZCOM or Confined Space training).

Question 5: Will a pre-test be given to determine strengths and weaknesses of the course participants, to ensure efficient and effective training?

A: A pre-test is an excellent aid for any instructor. It points out the strengths of a class and helps the instructor gear the course toward the weaknesses.

Question 6: Will a qualification license and/or certificate of completion be given to the course participants, as proof of training?

A: Good record keeping is important in all businesses. "If there are no records, the job wasn’t done."

Question 7: Will the skill level of the course participants be recognized and proper adaptations be made?

A: Not everyone in the class is going to be a novice on the subject. Total Equipment Training instructors recognize this and are able to use the experiences of the more knowledgeable students to keep the class interesting and involved.

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