AIMS OF THE COURSE/PROGRAMME
T
he aim of the course is to provide training and knowledge in the
safe and efficient operation of a Mini Digger. This course meets the statutory requirements of the Health &
Safety at Work Act 1974, and other relevant statutory provisions.
The course is spent on developing skills and knowledge associated with
this type of machine. Topics covered include:-
PROGRAMME
THEORY
Statutory Requirements
Site Safety Awareness
Operating Safety Code
Site Travelling Procedures
Video Plant Safety 2
Multi Choice Theory Test |
PRACTICAL
Introduction to the Machine
Control Familiarisation
Pre-Start Checks & Basic Maintenance Procedures
Basic Driving Procedures & Practice
Practice Loading & Unloading
Practice Practical Skills Tests
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS
1. Notebook and pen
2. Appropriate safety wear.
3.
All other materials are provided on
the course
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Rough Terrain
Novice Operators Course
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Period 1 |
Period
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Period
3 |
Period
4
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Period
5 |
Period
6 |
Period
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Period 8
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Day
1 |
Course
Reg |
Statutory
HASAWA |
Theory |
Intro
to the truck |
Basic
Handling
“Figure
of 8” |
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Day
2 |
Operators
safety
code |
Pre-shift
checks |
Basic
load handling |
Basic
load handling
*Bucket
work |
Refuelling
and
storage |
Safety
Video |
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Day
3 |
Pre-shift
Checks Revision |
Load Handling
Revision |
*Load handling
Vehicle |
*Handling
Awkward loads |
General
Supervised Practice
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The
Skill Test |
Course
Wind
UP |
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Time permitting |
On-Site Training from £199 per
day
(Maximum of 3 candidates per course)
(Maximum instructor ratio of 3:1:1)
1 Day conversion course Under 9m
to over 9m for £199 per candidate
We will do a conversion of
under 9m boom certificate to over 9m boom at our training facility in
Northampton. To qualify you must have a current certificate for the
classification J2 and it must have been taken with in the last 5 years.
It can be from any of the accrediting body's but must be presented a
minimum of 5 days before the start of the course.
Pictures during training at a local facility
The ITSSAR certificate issued will be open
ended. But a refresher will be strongly advised every 3-5 year.
