Aim:
The objectives of the course are to enable delegates to:
- Be able to operate machine safely and correctly in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions and accepted good practice.
- Use ancillary attachments.
- Carry out a pre-shift inspection.
- Be able to operate safely under varying site conditions.
- Be able to load and unload machine off a road transporter.
- Be able to carry out minor adjustments and routine service.
- Have an understanding of responsibilities under current relevant legislation.
Trainee Specification:
All personnel required to operate a Load Shovel
Course Content:
- H.S.W.A.
- P.U.W.E.R.
- L.O.L.E.R.
- Road Traffic Act
- Standards and exemptions
- Other current relevant regulations
- Driving, loading and unloading onto a transporter
- Introduction to machine
- Pre-shift inspections
- Controls and instruments
- Coolant, fuel and lubrication
- Stockpiling and levelling
- Deep and shallow excavations
- Maintenance, service, transport, handling & storage
Method of Training
Highly participative, with demonstrations highlighted by use of Powerpoint and Videos along with group and individual exercises.
| Duration: | 1 – 10 days depending upon experience. |
| Funding: | Eligible companies may be able to claim grants toward their Training as this course is CITB approved
for grant purposes. |
| Certification: | Intermediate Certificate, Scottish Progression Award, CPCS Trained Operator Card, RTITB or Theory & Practical. |
| Booking A Course: | To book this course, please click the button below to complete the Train'd Up booking form, telephone one of our advisors on 0845 6029 665 or e-mail enquiries@traindup.org.
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