Lifting Equipment Course

It is envisaged that by the end of this course of training the trainee operator will be answer questions on and perform the following;

• Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as a plant operator
• Have a working knowledge of the manufacturers handbook for the particular machine to be used, and be familiar with other types of information services and relevant legislation
• Be able to locate and identify the major components if the machine and explain their functions
• Be able to locate and identify steering, driving and breaking controls and explain their functions
• Conduct all pre-operational checks in accordance with manufacturers and legislative requirements
• Check all emergency lowering functions
• Safely mount and dismount the machine
• Configure the machine for travel
• Configure the machine for travel and manoeuvre the it safely on level /rough ground and inclines in open and confined spaces
• Conduct all necessary safety checks at the work area, including overhead and underground hazards
• Manoeuvre the machine to the work are and correctly configure in readiness to carry out accessing tasks
• Carry out accessing tasks, at various points up to full operating height
• Travel with platform raised (where applicable)
•  Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of loading and unloading procedures for machine transportation
• Carry out all end of shift and shut down procedures