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 of the carrier vehicle and lifting application.
- Configure the carrier vehicle for site and road travel.
- Manoeuvre the carrier vehicle into position in order to carry out the lifting of various loads.
- Set up carrier vehicle to carry out lifts from minimum to maximum radius.
- Select, check and use correct lifting gear for the lifting of various loads.
- Lift and place loads to varying radiuses.
- Load a vehicle in accordance with industry practices.
- Secure various loads on the vehicle bed in accordance with industry practices.
- Explain precautions to be taken for underground and overhead services and other hazards.
- Keep within safe working parameters.
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.