Following successful completion the learner will be able to:
- Identify the basic construction, purpose and function of components and the purpose and use of all controls and gauges.
- Identify and comply with manufacturers’ instructions in accordance with the operator’s handbook, other information sources and applicable legislation.
- Carry out pre-use and running checks.
- Set the machine for site and road travel.
- Travel over a variety of terrains and applications.
- Travel up and down substantial inclines in a loaded and unloaded state.
- Manoeuvre in confined space, in both a loaded and unloaded condition.
- Position the machine to receive loads.
- Comply with loading procedures.
- Ensure load integrity and security.
- Discharge loads into trenches or over edge.
- Place the machine in and out of service condition.
- Be able to explain the loading and unloading procedure on and off a transporter.
Durations
This is dependant upon course numbers and learners previous levels of experience so please contact us for exact course durations as the examples shown are for your guidance only.
Novice: 2 day
Intermediate: 1.5 day
Refresher: 1 day
Accreditation upon completion
Successful learners will receive an operator’s ID card and certificate from the National Plant Operators Registration Schemes (NPORS) and their details will be registered onto the NPORS UK database.