Skip Vehicles
The Skip Vehicle Course will enable the Operative to establish good safety knowledge in lifting skip loads and the importance of stability during operation along with daily inspections of the vehicle and netting or sheeting in accordance with guidelines.
Please note: The Operative must hold a driving licence in accordance with the relevant classification of this vehicle type from the DVLA.
Syllabus
The basic course syllabus includes…
Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 & ACOPS
Safety Awareness – Area Hazards – PPE & Observation
Operatives Responsibility – Stability – Safe Working Loads
Rated Capacity – Chain & Eye Inspections
Pre Start Checks – Manoeuvring – Stop Start Use of Control
Setting up – Lifting Operations – Crushing Points
Securing Procedures – Vehicle Netting &Sheeting – Road Traffic Act
Pre Use Check Test
Practical Test
Theory Test
Course closing summary
Duration
As with all our courses, we will adapt the course to suit the experience and number of candidates on the course, which may affect the duration.
All Levels: 1 day
Instructor Machinery Ratio
This course has an instructor – trainee – machinery ratio of…
3 x Trainees
1 x Instructor
1 x Skip Vehicle
Tractor & Trailer
The Tractor & Trailer 4×4 Course will provide the trainee with good knowledge of how the tractor works and of its gearing ratios and capabilities.
Hitching and steering with the trailer gives great perception in size and dimensions and gives appreciation of stability, crushing and blind spots which, all combined, compliment in making a safe operative.
Syllabus
The basic course syllabus includes…
Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 & ACOPS
Operatives Responsibilities – PPE – Area Hazards
Pre-start Checks – Controls – Hydraulic Devices – Gearing Systems
Ground Stability – Safe Working Loads – Attachments
Manoeuvring – Stop / Start – Hitching Trailer
Dimensions – Trailer Type – Observation
Practical Use in the Workplace
Pre-use Test
Practical Test
Theory Test
Course closing summary
Duration
As with all our courses, we will adapt the course to suit the experience and number of candidates on the course, which may affect the duration.
Refresher Course: 1 day
Novice Operative Course: 3 days
Instructor Machinery Ratio
This course has an instructor – trainee – machinery ratio of…
3 x Trainees
1 x Instructor
1 x Tractor & Trailer
