CPCS A39 Skip Handler
Course Aims
To provide thorough practical and theory plant training in the responsibilities of a Skip Handler, to enable the candidate to competently and safely carry out the role and pass the CPCS Theory and Practical Tests.
Course Content
- Carry out full pre-start and running checks
- Prepare skip handler for travel
- Mount skip/body and travel over a defined route, to include uneven terrain/sharp cornering
- Pick up fully loaded skip/body and secure
- Travel with load and tip load at specified point
- Reverse vehicle and deposit skip body into a confined space
- Recover a loaded skip/body with restricted headroom
- Travel to park position, shut down and secure
- Safety awareness
- Maintenance and pre-start checks
- Identify all components, controls and gauges
- Set vehicle for site and road travel
- Travel machine over varying types of terrain
- Discharge loaded skips/containers
- Manoeuvre vehicle in confined areas, using forward and reverse direction
- Position vehicle to pick up skips/containers within height restrictions
- Pick up and place skips of various size and weights
- Ensure load integrity and secure load with sheeting/netting
- Place vehicle in an out-of-service condition
Duration of Training
Number of Training Days Required Novice (Less than 1 years or no operational experience) | Number of Training Days Required if an Intermediate (1-2 Years Operational Experience) | Number of training days required if experienced (2+ years operational experience) | Test Only Option |
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4 | 2 - 3 | 1 | 1/2 |
Test
To achieve the Red CPCS Trained Operator Card candidates must pass both the CSCS touch screen H+S test (within the last 2 years) and the CPCS Theory Test and the Practical Test.
Location
Your Own Venue (Must meet CPCS specifications)
Costs:
TESTING ONLY (½DAY)
Dates on application.1 weeks notice at a minimum.
£POA p/p * CITB Grant Available - Please see CITB website or call for details.
EXPERIENCED (2 DAYS SPLIT)
Dates on application.1 weeks notice at a minimum.
£POA p/p * CITB Grant Available - Please see CITB website or call for details.
NOVICE (5 DAYS CONSECUTIVE)
Dates on application.1 weeks notice at a minimum.
£POA p/p * CITB Grant Available - Please see CITB website or call for details.
For more information on our CPCS A39 Skip Handler training courses, give us a call today on 01189 700200 or use our enquiry form. We will go through your requirements and provide advice on what construction training courses best suit you.