Wheeled Loading Shovel
Course Information
Training Duration
| Years of Experience | Duration (Days) |
|---|---|
| Novice (Less than 1 year or no operational experience): | 5 |
| Intermediate (1-2 years operational experience): | 2 - 3 |
| Experienced (2+ years operational experience): | 1 |
| Test only: | 1 |
Note: The number of days training does not include the CPCS test
Pre-requisites
- You must have the passed the relevant CITB Health and Safety Test within 2 years of the CPCS test.
Primary Objectives -
To provide thorough theory and practical training in the operation of Wheeled Loading Shovel. Course will include:
- Naming and explaining the purpose of principal components, the basic construction, controls and terminology
- Conforming to manufacturer’s requirements as per the operator’s handbook, Other types of information source and relevant regulations and legislation
- Pre-use checks
- Configuring machine ready for site and highway travel
- Traveling over rough, undulating ground, steep inclines and level surfaces
- Maneuvering in confined spaces
- Configuring and set-up for extraction and loading duties
- Explaining actions required for hazards, underground and overhead services
- Extract differing types of materials from stockpiles and other sources
- Form stockpiles of segregated materials and construct (temporary) ramps
- Sort and place materials into transporting vehicles and hoppers
- Spread and level ground and materials
- Carry out shut down and securing procedures
- Explain the loading and unloading procedures for machine transporting