Who Should Attend?

All personnel required to operate a Skid Steer Loading Shovel.

Duration:

4 days, this depends on the number of candidates and the ratio of candidates / machines per Instructor.  Foundation course includes 1 Day  Module 2 Health & Safety Course.

Aim

Provide the candidate with the basic knowledge and practical skills involved in operating a Skid Steer Loading Shovel.

Content

* An Introduction to the Construction Industry
* Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
* Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998
* Other current relevant regulations
* Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
* Introduction to machine
* Pre – shift inspections
* Coolant, fuel and lubrication systems
* Controls and instruments
* Creating a stockpile with excavated material
* Excavate from a bank/stockpile
* Use of the 4-in-1 bucket
* Loading vehicles
* Reducing the level of excavations to line and level

Knowledge

By the end of the course delegates will be able to

* Be able to operate the machine safely and correctly in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions and accepted good practice.
* Carry out a pre-shift inspection.
* Be able to operate safely under varying site conditions.
* Be able to carry out minor adjustments and routine services.
* Have an understanding of responsibilities under Health and Safety at Work Act 1974  & other current relevant legislation.

Additional Information

Eligible companies are able to claim grants for this training, which will pay for a substantial amount if not all of the training costs, as this course is CITB approved for grant purposes.

Available nationwide at any of over 50 centres. Call 0844 335 8882 or make an enquiry by clicking here.