Course Duration
Days: 1 – 10 (last day for CPCS testing)

Attendees
1 – 4

Course Objectives
By the end of the course the operator should be able to:

• Carry out pre-start inspection.
• Operate safely under varying site conditions.
• Carry out minor adjustments and routine service.
• Demonstrate an understanding of responsibilities under relevant legislation.
• Operate machine safely and correctly in accordance with manufacturers’ manual and instructions and accepted good practice.

Course Summary

• Introduction to machine
• Relevant regulations/legislation
• Pre-start inspections/maintenance
• General driving (including inclines)
• Vehicle loading
• Use of 4 in 1 bucket (if applicable)
• Controls and instruments
• Excavating from bank/stockpile
• Daily and routine maintenance
• Cleaning of working area
• Stockpiling and levelling
• Deep and shallow excavations

Certification
CPCS Red Trained Operator Card – Valid for 2 years (non renewable).
Luddon Construction Ltd Theory and Practical Certificate for in-house courses.

Refresher Period
The CPCS Trained Operator Card is not renewable (see follow-on courses below).
Loading Shovel Refresher Course after 3 years for in-house courses.

Any Other Relevant Information
Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS) Testing is carried out to CPCS standards by CPCS Approved Testers. CPCS testing consists of passing a Health, Safety and Environment test, then a CPCS Theory Test followed by a CPCS Practical Test. All tests may be monitored by CPCS.

Recommended Follow-On Courses
CPCS require that a Vocational Qualification (VQ) in Plant Operations (level 2) on Loading Shovel is achieved within 2 years of gaining a CPCS Trained Operator Card. A CPCS Competent Operator Card, for this category, can be applied for upon achievement of the relevant VQ. The CPCS Competent Operator Card is valid for 5 years and is renewable.