Who Should Attend?

All personnel required to operate Soil or Landfill Compactors.

Duration:

5 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 Soil or Landfill Compactor.

Content

* An Introduction to the Construction Industry
* Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations
* Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations
* 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
* Spreading and compacting discharged loads of waste or suitable materials
* Compaction of Pre-spread materials
* Spreading and compacting cover materials

Knowledge

By the end of the course delegates will be able to

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

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.