Course Content:
– Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as an operator.
– Be able to conform to manufacturers requirements as per technical data, conform to relevant regulations and legislation.
– Be able to locate and identify the major components of the machine and explain their functions.
– Be able to locate and identify steering, driving and braking controls and explain their functions.
– Identify and maintain PPE appropriate use.
– Conduct all pre-operational checks in accordance with manufacturers and legislative requirements.
– Safely mount and dismount the machine.
– Start and stop the machine and safely move the machine off and stop it safely.
– Configure the machine for travel and manoeuvre it safely across varying terrain in open and confined areas.
– Conduct all necessary safety checks at the work area.
– Be able to locate, identify and explain Safe Working Loads, lifting capacity chart and explain different lifting configurations and working ranges.
– Identify and explain centres of gravity and calculate estimated weights of loads.
– Identify any overhead/proximity hazards.
– Be able to agree the signal codes/hand signals, direction of movement, safe working and safe landing, placement zone with the slinger/signaller.
– Ensure excavator is in a safe condition for attachments to be fitted.
– Checked load integrity and security by carrying out trial lift.
– Be able to lift, move and land a load to designated position in a safe and controlled manner, ensuring minimum uncontrolled movement.
– Environmental considerations.
– Carry out all out-of-service and securing procedures.
Duration:
1 Day Experienced Worker/Refresher
Accreditation Options:
NPORS (3 Years Expiry)
Certificate Included