Objective:

To train operators on the safe and efficient use of loading shovels, emphasising material handling, site safety, and equipment upkeep.

Key Components:

• Introduction to Loading Shovels: Overview of different types, uses, and key components.

• Safety Requirements: PPE, safe operating practices, site safety, and risk assessment.

• Pre-Operational Inspections: Checking tyres, hydraulics, bucket integrity, and safety features.

• Operational Skills: Basic controls, loading and unloading techniques, manoeuvring with loads, and material handling.

• Maintenance Practices: Routine maintenance tasks, identifying wear and tear, and troubleshooting common problems.

• Practical Training: Supervised hands-on practice, focusing on real-world loading and unloading scenarios.

Duration:

Renewals: 1-day Refresher and Test (£230)

Beginners: 3-days, including training and test (£690). A maximum of 3 persons

Certification:

Participants receive operator certification through The Association of Industrial Truck Trainers (AITT) or City & Guilds. Where City & Guilds is used for training and assessment, this can count towards the NVQ process.

Training Location:

On customer site/premises.