Rough Terrain & Earthmoving Equipment

Course Contents

Articulated Wheel Loaders, Dumpers, Excavators, JCB & Telescopic Material Handlers. Training conducted in accordance with Health & Safety At Work Act & 1998 PUWER/LOLER Regulations.

• The Health & Safety at Work Act.
• Site Safety Awareness.
• Operator's Safety Code.
• Pre-Shift Checks and Vehicle Sympathy.
• Refuelling & Safety Precautions.
• Basic Steering Practice.
• Practical Instruction/Safe Driving Practices.
• Safety Precautions on Slopes.
• Safe Use of Attachments - Reverse with and without a Trailer.
• Practical Competence Assessment.

Trainees successfully completing the assessment at the course conclusion are awarded a certificate of training along with an operating permit.