Sibbald Training

The Aim of the Loading Shovel (Tracked or Wheeled) Course is to:

Provide the candidate with the basic knowledge and practical skills involved in operating a Loading Shovel.

Loading Shovel (Tracked or Wheeled) Course Duration

This depends on the number of candidates, their experience and the ratio of candidates / machines per Instructor. 

The Objectives of the Course are to enable delegates to:

• Be able to operate the machine safely and correctly in accordance with manufacturers' instructions and accepted good practice.
• Carry out a pre-shift inspection.
• Be able to operate safely under varying site conditions.
• Be able to carry out minor adjustments and routine services.
• Have an understanding of responsibilities under current Health and safety legislation.

Who Do We Recommend Attends The Course?

All personnel required to operate a Tracked or Wheeled Loading Shovel.

Loading Shovel (Tracked or Wheeled) Course Summary

Candidates will participate in theory lessons and practical demonstrations / exercises, all of which are highlighted by the use of OHP & Videos covering;

• An Introduction to the Construction Industry
• Current relevant Health and Safety Regulations
• Introduction to machine
• Pre - shift inspections
• Controls and instruments
• Coolant, fuel and lubrication systems
• Excavate from a bank/stockpile
• Creating a stockpile with excavated material
• Use of the 4-in-1 bucket
• Reducing the level of excavations to line and level
• Loading vehicles
• CPCS Theory Test

Health and Safetry Training / Testing

It is recommended that all candidates attend a 1 Day CPCS speccific Health and Safety Course.

The CSCS Operatives Health and Safety Test must be successfully completed prior to taking the CPCS Technical Test.

Testing / Certification

All Candidates will complete the Full (Theory & Practical) CPCS Technical Test and on successful completion will be issued with a CPCS Red Trained Operators Card

Companies who are CITB Levy Payers can claim grants to cover some of the costs of the training and tests.

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For more information and course dates please contact Sibbald Training Tel: 01501 750900 or email; or complete our enquiry form