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  • Training for the construction industry

    Skills & Training fund

    Did you know that CITB registered SME employers with up to 99 employees can apply for funding of up to £10,000 to cover the cost of their short duration courses? This includes any Site Safety Plus courses. Employers can submit one claim every 12 months.

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  • Training for the construction industry

    The first phase of the changes being made by CITB will see new standards introduced for the following:

    Excavator 360, above 10 tonnes (tracked), Forward tipping dumper (wheeled), Rear tipping dumper/ dump truck: articulated chassis (all sizes), Ride on Roller, Telescopic handler: all sizes excluding 360 slew, Industrial forklift, Plant and Vehicle Marshaller, Slinger, Signaller: all types, all duties

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  • Training for the construction industry

    CITB Approved Training Organisation (ATO)

    As a CITB Approved Training Organisation, as well as the automatic claims for CPCS courses and NVQ's, we can now claim on your behalf for NPORS and In-house courses. The rates are tiered in the same way the CPCS courses are. For more information give one of our sales team a call on 01189700200 or...

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CPCS A24 Motorised Scraper

motorised scraper

Course Aims

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

Course Content

  •  Describe the nature of the sector of industry and their role and responsibilities as a plant operator
  •  Name and explain the purpose of principal components, the basic construction, controls and  terminology
  •  Conform with manufacturer’s requirements as per the operator’s handbook,  other types of   information source and relevant regulations and legislation
  •   Undertake all pre-use checks
  •   Configure and set for travel
  •   Travel over rough, undulating ground, substantial inclines and level surfaces – loaded and unloaded
  •   Manoeuvre in confined spaces whilst carrying loads
  •   Ensure the suitability of the loading and depositing area
  •   Explain actions required for hazards, underground and overhead services
  •   Position and set to load and deposit materials / ground
  •   Excavate various types of ground
  •   Transfer and deposit loads to different locations
  •   Form stockpiles of material
  •   Grade, spread and level ground and materials
  •   Explain push-loading techniques
  •   Carry out shut down and securing procedures
  •   Explain the loading and unloading procedures for machine transporting

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
52 - 321/2

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 A24 Motorised Scraper 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.