Loading Shovel Training , (Waste Master Training )
Course Aim
To provide quality training and knowledge in the safe and efficient operation of an excavator. This course meets the statutory requirements of the
- Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
- Lifting operations & lifting equipment regulations 1998
- Provision & use of work equipment regulations 1998.
- Personal protective equipment regulations 1998.
- Approved Codes of Practice.
Objectives:
On successful completion, the participant will be able to: –
- Be aware of the Statutory requirements
- Successfully operate the machine within a safe system of work
- Knowledgeable in site safety awareness
- Knowledgeable in the operator’s safety code
- Be aware of road & site travelling procedures
Course Content
- Introduction to the machine
- Control familiarisation- Pre-start checks & basic maintenance procedures
- Basic driving procedures & Use of hydraulic controls
- End of shift procedures
- Road & site travelling procedures
- Excavating & digging procedures
- Trenching procedures
- Backfilling procedures
- Site levelling & ground consolidation procedures
- Practical tests & theory tests
Duration
1-day refresher course for up to 3 existing operators – delegates who have already held a valid certification for a Loading Shovel Training
3-day experienced training course for up to 3 delegates -who have some but little experience on a Loading Shovel Training
5-day novice training course for up to 3 delegates -who have no experience on a particular Loading Shovel Training
Certification:
Each delegate will be given a theoretical (multi-choice format) test to assess their job-related safety knowledge, pre-use and a practical test, upon successful completion a certificate of basic training will be awarded.
As an accredited training organisation, we can offer a certification either at a non-accredited level (known as in house) training which allows the delegates to use this training for your company only, or we can also offer a national photo ID certificate at a cost of £20.00 per person. This then enables the trainee to operate (with permission) anywhere in the UK. Their names and details are kept on a national database. The certificate is valid throughout the UK and will be recognised by both employment agencies and perspective employers.
When conducting training at customers’ premises we will require the following:
An open area either indoors or outdoors
Several pallets both empty and loaded
The use of any racking if available
A room in which to carry out the theory training.
All training is accredited via either
AITT-ASSOCIATION OF INDUSTRIAL TRUCK TRAINERS
BrittoP – British Register Of Industrial Truck Trainers And Operators

