CPCS Wheeled Loading Shovel Course (A21)

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CPCS A21 Wheeled Loading Shovel

Type

Experienced & Novice

Course Aims

To provide thorough practical and theory plant training in operating a Wheeled Loading Shovel, to enable the candidate to competently and safely carry out the role and pass the CPCS Theory and Practical Tests.

Course Content

To provide knowledge and understanding in the following areas:

Name and explain the purpose of principal components, the basic construction, controls and terminology

Conform with manufacturer’s requirements as per the operator’s 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

Manoeuvre 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

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the CPCS A21 Wheeled Loading Shovel Course?

To be confirmed on completion of Initial Analysis, dependant on experience.

What is the CPCS A21 Wheeled Loading Shovel Test?

To achieve the Red CPCS Trained Operator Card candidates must pass both the CSCS touch screen H+S test (within the last 2 years) and the CPCS Theory Test and the Practical Test.

To upgrade the Red CPCS Trained Operator Card you will have to achieve, within 2 year, the relevant NVQ – For more information on required NVQ contact Tel – 01623 287830