This catchy phrase was introduced by Dennis O’Rourke around 1979, when there became a need for employers to qualify their workers for their particular job. Several reasons that made this a sensible approach were specific site location, the potential for a large number of employees to be trained, and/or having an internal training department available within the company.

Throughout the years, National Crane Service’s (NCS) “Train-the-Trainer” programs have evolved into three programs that fit most of the training requirement for employers. In all these programs, the employer’s in-house instructors train their employees.

Two important aspects must be evaluated when selecting the right program. One, the experience of the instructor candidate and second the experience of their students. These two aspects will determine training topics, time of the program and its cost.

Objective: Provide in-house testing to determine the student’s knowledge through written and hands-on skills demonstration testing. This program is appropriate under the following parameters:

1. Course instructors have Journeyman experience on the specific equipment in which they are providing testing.
2. The company has students with various amounts of experience, and/or is new to the company, and/or need a refresher course on new equipment.
3. NCS will produce for the company standard instructor lesson guides for the type of equipment being tested on, and the outlines for the written and hands-on portion of the course.

If this program option is appropriate, National Crane Services will conduct the first on-site training while being assisted by the Employers Instructor candidates. As the course progresses, the candidates take over the training under the supervision of the NCS instructor. The program and student material becomes the property of the employer for their future training.

Objective: Develop training material for the employer’s specific equipment and work conditions. The course will test for knowledge and verify job skills of the students.

1. A site visit audit by NCS to collect information of the operations and produce visual aids on the Employer’s equipment.
2. The course developed will be based on the actual work conditions. The visual aids, lesson plans, tests, and course outlines will be used and given to the employer for future use.
3. Instructor candidates are to be of the Journeyman level on the equipment covered in the course.
4. NCS will conduct the first on-site training assisted by the Instructor candidates. As the course progresses, the candidates will take over the training monitored by the NCS instructor.

This program is designed for new or medium level candidates having limited familiarity with the subject matter.

1. The candidates are required the complete 200 level 3 day NCS training course on the subject matter. It is preferred that it is conducted on-site with the employer’s equipment.
2. After completion of the 200 level course, ether program #1 or #2 can be selected and steps followed for successful completion of the program.

If you are unsure which option works best for your company, please call or contact Dennis O’Rourke at 407-808-4222, cell, 407-856-9990 office or e-mail dennis@natlcrane.com For more information.