Loading Shovel Training

Training for the operation of loading shovels which meets the statutory requirements of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and other relevant statutory provisions.

Accredited by

• NPORS (National Plant Operators Registration Scheme)

Accredited course name

• N209 - Loading shovel

Course content

• Health and safety at work act 1974

• LOLER

• PUWER

• Code of practice

• Introduction to the machine and components

• Pre-checks before operating

• Basic operation and controls

• Construction site safety

• Setting up to dig and re-setting for travelling

• Safe working loads (SWL)

• Safe practical operations for loading of vehicles, rear tipping dumpers and hoppers

• Operating the loading shovel when stock piling material

• End of shift safe parking procedures

Assessment

• Theory and Practical Examination.

Ratio

• 1 instructor : 1 loading shovel : 3 candidates

Duration

The duration of the course will vary depending on the experience of the candidates.

• Novice operators: 5 day course

• Experienced operators: 1 day course