Course overview
• Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as an operator.
• Be able to conform to manufacturers requirements as per technical data, conform to relevant regulations and legislation.
• Be able to locate and identify the major components of the machine and explain their functions.
• Be able to locate and identify the steering, driving and braking controls and explain their functions.
• Conduct all pre-operational checks in accordance with the manufactures and legislative requirements.
• Safely mount and dismount and start and stop the engine safely.
• Configure the machine for travel and maneuver it safely laden and unladen, over varying terrain, rough ground, inclines, in open and confined areas.
• Conduct all safety checks at the work area.
• Maneuver the machine to the work area and correctly configure in readiness to carry out lifting and load handling tasks.
• Be able to locate, identify and explain safe working loads, lifting capacity chart and explain how the manufacturer may reduce the lifting capacity when moving a suspended load, different lifting configurations and working ranges.
• Identify and explain different lifting procedures, explain what task could fall into each category.
• Identify and explain centres of gravity and calculate estimated weights of loads.
• Identify any overhead / proximity hazards.
• Be able to understand and use the signal codes / hand signals, direction of movement, safe working and safe landing placement zone with the slinger / signaller.
• Ensure telescopic handler is in a safe condition and attachments fitted correctly
• Checked load integrity and security
• Be able to lift and move a load to a designated position in a safe and controlled manner, ensuring minimum uncontrolled movement
• Environmental considerations
• Carry out all out of service and securing procedures
Standard Theory Test is 30 minutes and consists of 25 questions, 20 of which are multiple choice. The required pass mark is 80%
Card upon achievement
Traditional NPORS Card is valid for 5 years.
or
CSCS Logo Trained Operator card is valid for 2 years. Within this time, you are expected to complete an NVQ in relevant Plant Operations to achieve a Competence Operator Card.
Upon completion of an NVQ you can achieve your CSCS affiliated Competent Operator card, valid for 5 years.
Pre- requisite
Those wanting a CSCS affiliated card. You must have a CITB Health Safety & Environment within the last 2 years of course test day.
We can book this at our centre with at least 48 hours notice, subject to availability. Our cost is £50inc VAT.
We can tailor our courses to suit everybody’s needs, whether you have been operating previously, currently, or just looking to make you test ready, we offer courses for all operating and experience abilities wherever you are on your plant operating career journey.