Course Overview
This practical training course has been designed for leaners who have little or no experience and will ensure current industry knowledge and techniques to effectively operate wheeled loading shovels.
At the conclusion of this training course learners should have the underpinning knowledge and skills to operate a loading shovel safely and correctly. Understanding operating techniques, daily maintenance checks and environmental awareness.
Course Details
| Course duration | 2-4 days |
| No of learners | Max 3 per course |
| Course fees | POA |
| Additional costs | Travel @ 45 pence per mile. Machine hire at cost – where applicable Overnight accommodation at cost (If applicable) |
| Training record management | No charge for business to business |
| Course references: |
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations BS EN 474-5 : 2006+A1 Earth-moving machinery safety (Part 5) Avoiding danger from underground services HSG47 CPA: Strategic Forum Plant Safety Group, ground conditions |
Loading Shovel Refresher Syllabus
- Introduction to loading shovel operations
- Awareness of the working environment – hazards and risks
- Duties and responsibilities of the plant operator
- Pre-use checks and daily maintenance – defect reporting
- Access and egress from drivers compartment
- Theory of safe operation and vehicle loading
- Loading shovel controls and safety devices
- Preparing the vehicle for travel
- Dynamics of loading shovel stability
- Importance of good housekeeping during loading shovel operations
- Safe vehicle loading procedures
- Stock pile operations
- Below ground excavation and formation work
- Backfill, levelling and grading operations
- Parking and isolation procedures
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