Loading Shovel Training (January 2025) CPCS

We are running a 5 day CPCS loading shovel course (A21). Maximum of 2 learners.

The aim of this course is to provide candidates with practical and theoretical knowledge to help undertake the role of a loading shovel operator.

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

Loading shovel training course content

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 the loading shovel

• 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 on the loading shovel

• 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

For your reference you can download the relevant questions for the theory test.

ACOP Group is accredited by both CPCS and NPORS.