CPCS - Wheeled Loading Shovel

Course Aims

To provide thorough practical and theory plant training in operating a Wheeled Loading Shovel, to enable the candidate to competently and safely carry out the role and pass the CPCS Theory and Practical Tests.

 

Course Content

• Name and explain the purpose of principle components, the basic construction, controls and terminology

• Conform with manufacturers requirements as per the operators handbook, other types of information source and relevant regulations and legislation

• Undertake all pre-use checks

• Configure and set for site and highway travel

• Travel over rough, undulating ground, substantial inclines and level surfaces; laden and unladen

• Maneuver plant in confined spaces

• Configure and set for extraction and loading duties

• Explain actions required for hazards, underground and overhead services

• 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

• Carry out shut down and securing procedures

• Explain the loading and unloading procedures for machine transporting

 

Duration of Training

Depending on experience.

Novice training 5-10 days.

 

Test 

To obtain the Red CPCS Trained Operator Card all candidates must pass the Health, Safety and Environment Touch Screen Test (within the last 2 years) and the CPCS Technical Theory Test and Technical Practical Test.