Sibbald Training

The Aim of the Crushers and Screeners Course is to:

Provide the candidate with the basic knowledge and practical skills involved in operating Crushers and Screeners.

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 relevant Health and Safety  legislation.

Who Do We Recommend Attends The Course?

All personnel required to operate a Crusher or Screener.

Crushers and Screeners 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
• Positioning of conveyers and hoppers
• Emergency stop operations
• Observing and controlling the outputs during crushing activities
• Shutting down and securing the machine
• 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