This 3 day course is for people responsible for the movement of plant and vehicles on construction sites.

You will learn how to prepare for vehicle movement and guidance, communication, plant hazards and ground conditions, work area layout and positioning.

Establish the weight and dimensions of loads and communicate this information to the crane operator.

Select appropriate lifting tackle and attach and detach it correctly and safely.

Use clear and unambiguous signals to direct the actions of a crane moving loads of various weights and dimensions.

Determine the serviceability of lifting accessories, and maintain and store them.

Operate the excavator 360° tracked safely and productively

Fit and operate ancillary equipment

Site the machine safely and efficiently

Carry out minor adjustments and routine servicing procedures

Understand the capabilities, purposes and limitations of each machine

Follow all necessary safety precautions

Interpret the information provided by level pegs and profiles

Be aware of the necessary routine adjustments and service procedures, and carry them out

Work to levels with the aid of laser equipment.

Operate the machine for all normal tasks

Decide whether a particular load is safe to lift

Carry out routine servicing procedures and maintenance as necessary, in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions

Know how the machine works and the maintenance requirements involved

Understand the effect of load, size, weight, gradients and ground conditions upon machine stability

Know how to load, store and transport representative materials

Understand the basic construction of pallets

Operate the machine to a minimum standard

Fit and operate ancillary equipment

Site the machine safely and efficiently

Know which minor adjustments and routine servicing procedures are necessary, and be able to carry them out

Prepare the machine for travelling on the public highway

Understand the capabilities, purposes and limitations of each machine

Apply all necessary safety precautions

Understand how diesel engines work and how various parts of the machine operate.

ll pre-start, running checks and shut down procedures

Set roller for travel

Awareness of on-site hazards

Set the roller for compaction duties

Place roller in an out of service condition

Recognise compacted/uncompacted areas

Conditions that may cause instability of the roller

Safety procedures when working up to unsupported edges

Loading and unloading procedures on/off a transporter.

Rear tip articulating dumper training ranges from 1 – 4 days depending on your previous experience. Our course is designed to cover everything you need in order to gain the skills to pass your CPCS test and more. All training and testing is carried out on a 25 tonne A25C Volvo Dump Truck, this qualifies the candidate to operate any size of rear tip articulating truck on site.

Legislation, regulations and Codes of Practice relating to lifting duties

Safe systems of work including method statements

Taking personal responsibility

Different types of cranes and associated terminology

Understanding crane documentation

Understanding crane stability, duty charts and safety devices

Crane appreciation

Observing British Standard 7121

Understanding the role of crane supervisor

Understanding the role of appointed person

Preparing an area with exclusion zones.