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Loading Shovel Course

POA

Learn to safely and efficiently operate loading shovels with ITSSAR-accredited training covering inspections, controls, manoeuvring, load handling and vehicle loading.

Attributes Value
Accreditation

ITSSAR

Course Type

Vehicle Handling

Duration

1-3 Days

Date of Course:

15/09, 17/09, 22/09




Aim

At the course end successful delegates should be able to operate the machine both safely and efficiently.

Objectives

On completion of the course you will be familiar with the basic skill requirements and job safety knowledge required for safe and effective operation of the Loading Shovel.

The course includes machine familiarisation, controls, daily checks, refuelling and battery procedures, steering, load weight assessment and handling, stacking racking, awkward loads and vehicle loading, and unloading and much more.

Theory

  • Introduction & Aims
  • Current Legislation, including:
  • Health & Safety at Work Act Etc 1974;
  • LOLER 1998
  • PUWER 1998
  • Responsibility of the operator
  • Operational Safety Code – “Safety in Working With Lift Trucks”
  • Basic Hydraulic & Electrical systems
  • Refuelling
  • Daily Safety Checks & Maintenance
  • Site Safety
  • Stability
  • Centre of Gravity of the load & Centre of Gravity of the truck
  • Capacity plates (reading & understanding.)
  • Specific hazards & controls.
  • Knowledge Examination

Practical

Controls and Instruments

Pre-use Inspection

Simple Manoeuvring

Advanced Manoeuvring

Stacking & De-stacking (Free & Racking)

Hydraulic System

Weight Assessment

Handling laden & unladen pallets

Driving on/off ramps

Battery care and maintenance

Risk Assessment

Vehicle Loading and unloading

Practical Examinations

As a result of successful completion of the training & tests, delegates will receive full certification.

Maximum Number of Delegates: 3 per Instructor

This course can only be delivered at customers premises, please contact us on (01482) 221 233 for further information.