Rough Terrain Operating Safety Course

3 day course for £375 per candidate or £499 2 day 1to1
(Semi- Experienced)
         We can supply an instructor at your site at a day rate of £250. Instructor course ratio 3:1:1

This course is undertaken at our site in Peterborough.
 If required, B&B accommodation can be arranged at a reasonable price Please enquire for further information. Contact details are at the bottom of the page

 

AIMS OF THE COURSE/PROGRAMME

The aim of the course is to provide training and knowledge in the safe and efficient operation of a rough terrain vehicle with a boom up to 9m. (ITSSAR Cat J2)

This course meets the statutory requirements of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, and other relevant statutory provisions.

PROGRAMME
The course is spent on developing skills and knowledge associated with this type of machine.
Topics covered include:-
Theory

The Need to Train & Statutory Requirements
Rated Capacities-Stability and instability
Operating Safety Code & Site Safely Rules
Film "The Correct ,Approach"& "Site Safety" 
Multi Choice Theory Test

Practical

Introduction to the Machine
Control Familiarisation
Daily Checks/Refuelling/Simple Maintenance
Steering and Drive Modes
Steering Procedures, ( Un-laden and Laden)
Load Weight Assessment
Load Handling
Use of Stabilisers (where applicable)
Stacking and De-stacking Procedures
Vehicle Loading/ Unloading
Fitting and use of Attachments
Practical Skills Test (based on Forum 2000 recommendations)

COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Appropriate safety wear.
All other materials are provided on the course


 

Rough Terrain                                                                   Novice Operators Course  ( This is a strong guide)

Period 1

Period 2 Period 3

    Period 4

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Period 5 Period 6 Period 7

Period 8

Day 
1

Course Reg

Statutory
HASAWA

        Theory

Intro to the truck

Basic Handling
“Figure of 8”

Day
 2

Operators safety
 code

Pre-shift checks

Basic load handling

Basic load handling
*Bucket work

Refuelling and
 storage

Safety Video

Day
 3

Pre-shift Checks Revision

Load Handling
Revision

*Load handling Vehicle

*Handling
Awkward loads

General Supervised Practice

The Skill Test 

Course Wind UP

* Time permitting          


This is not a CITB course and it is not possible to attribute the course certificate to any CITB/CPCS or CSCS accreditation

For your further information if you are considering a career move using this training.

SITE SAFETY AWARENESS CARDS & other related cards
Construction sites may require you to hold a "Site Safety Awareness" card before you can access the construction site and use your new certification. These cards are administered through the CITB training organisation. The CITB organisation like ours is one of the 5 main accrediting bodies as referred to in the "Approver Code of Practice"  And as such in principal have HSE approval. 

To find out more about............... 
Site Safety Awareness & CPCS/CSCS Cards     5 Main Accrediting Bodies    ITSSAR   CITB

Thomas Truck Training Ltd
Thrapston House, Huntingdon Rd, Thrapston, Northants NN14 4NF
Phone  (+44) 0 1832 731261                 E Mail: