Loading Shovel Training (August 2019)

We are running a 5 day CPCS loading shovel course (A21).

Spaces are limited to a maximum of 3 learners.

This course covers the basics in shovel operation and maintenance, with a CPCS technical test on the final day.

Please get in touch for more information.

Outcomes

Through a combination of targeted training and experience, an individual with the wheeled loading shovel will be able to:

Roles and responsibilities

• Describe the nature of the sector of industry and their role and responsibilities as a plant operator

Preparing for work

• 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

Travelling and manoeuvring

• Configure and set for site and highway travel
• Travel over rough, undulating ground, substantial inclines and level surfaces; laden and unladen
• Manoeuvre in confined spaces

Setting up for work

• Configure and set for extraction and loading duties
• Explain actions required for hazards, underground and overhead services

Working tasks

• 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

Shutting down

• Carry out shut down and securing procedures
• Explain the loading and unloading procedures for machine transporting