‍Loading Shovel (Tracked & Wheeled)

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About The Course

The Loading Shovel Course (Tracked & Wheeled) will provide the Trainee with good theory knowledge and practical skills in loading activities and procedures.

‍The operative will be aware of limitations and stability of the shovel loader and the importance of pre-start checks.

  • The basic course syllabus includes...

    ‍Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 & ACOPS

    ‍Site Safety – Area Hazards – PPE

    ‍Pre-Start Checks – Stability – Safe Working Load – Rated Capacity

    ‍Manoeuvring – Stop / Start – Use of Controls & Observation

    ‍Shovel Use & Lifting – Loading Techniques

    ‍Practical Work Uses

    ‍Pre-Start Check Test

    ‍Practical Test

    ‍Theory Test

    ‍Course closing summary

  • As with all our courses, we will adapt the course to suit the experience and number of candidates on the course, which may affect the duration.

    ‍Refresher Course: 1 day

    ‍Semi Experienced Course: 3 days

    ‍Novice Operative Course: 4 days

  • This course has an instructor – trainee – machinery ratio of...

    ‍3 x Trainees

    ‍1 x Instructor

    ‍1 x Loading Shovel

  • We also offer attachment training for the loading shovel and all plant machinery types, please contact us for further details...

    ‍Manual Handling

    ‍Hook

    ‍Slinging Techniques

    ‍Brush Sweeper

    ‍Spike

    ‍Shovel

    ‍Snow Plow

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