| 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 over 9m. (ITSSAR Cat J3)
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 REQUIREMENTS1. Notebook and pen
2. Appropriate safety wear.
All other materials are provided on the course
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Rough Terrain
Novice Operators Course
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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
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Time permitting |
1 Day conversion course Under 9m
to over 9m for £175 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 at our training facility
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