CPCS Training (A21) - Wheeled Loading Shovel Course - Foundation/Novice

Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS) Loading Shovel Training Courses are aimed at operatives of Loading Shovels This CPCS course covers both practical and theoretical aspects to operating a loading shovel, with the CPCS technical test at the end.

Course Content Includes:
 

• Name and explain the purpose of principle components, the basic construction, controls and terminology
• Conform with manufacturers requirements as per the operators handbook, other types of information source and relevant regulations and legislation
• Undertake all pre-use checks
• Configure and set for site and highway travel
• Travel over rough, undulating ground, substantial inclines and level surfaces; laden and unladen
• Maneuver plant in confined spaces
• Configure and set for extraction and loading duties
• Explain 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

Candidates must have completed the CSCS Touch Screen Test within the past two years.