This course is approved by the Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS) and the National Plant Operators Registration Scheme (NPORS), which complies with the Health and Safety at work act (1974) and all other regulations regarding operator training.

Learning outcomes

• Identify the basic construction, purpose and function of components and the purpose and use of all controls and gauges.
• Identify and comply with manufacturers’ instructions in accordance with the operator’s handbook, other information sources i.e. duties charts, and applicable legislation.
• Carry out all pre-use and running checks of the carrier vehicle and lifting appliance
• Configure the lorry loader and carrier vehicle for site and road travel.
• Manoeuvre the carrier vehicle into position in order to carry out the lifting of various loads.
• Set up carrier vehicle to carry out lifts from minimum to maximum radius.
• Select, check and use correct lifting gear for the lifting of various loads.
• Lift and place loads at varying radii.
• Load a vehicle in accordance with industry practices.
• Secure various loads on the vehicle bed in accordance with industry practices.
• Explain precautions to be taken for underground and overhead services and other hazards.
• Keep within safe working parameters.

Examination and Certification

To achieve the learning outcomes the candidate must complete a theory test and a practical test.
Successful candidates will be entered into the NPORS and CPCS scheme.

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