Loading Shovel
(Wheeled/Tracked)
Course Aims –
• basic construction and components of the machine
• familiarity with the manufacturers' handbook
• stability
• accident prevention
• pre-shift and daily checks
• starting and stopping
• transportation
• how to operate the machine safely and effectively
• how to avoid potential dangers.
• Operating with and without loads on different
types of ground
• Carrying out excavations and forming stockpiles
• Cleaning, spreading and levelling material
• Loading materials into vehicles
• Manoeuvring in confined areas in forward and
reverse.
Max No of Candidates – 3 (NPORS)
2 (LANTRA)
Duration – 1-9 days NPORS (depending on experience of candidates)
1-9 days LANTRA (depending on experience of candidates)
Awarding Body – NPORS or LANTRA