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Loading Shovel

Loading shovels of all makes and sizes whether wheeled or tracked. This course will provide you with the basic skills, knowledge and information to safely operate a Loading Shovel

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When you need to move rock, sand, gravel, coal, silage, sugar etc. in a hurry the loading shovel is often the best and quickest way to do it. However, the size of loading shovels, the quantities of their loads and the speed at which they are often used, are open invitations for accidents to happen.

Visibility issues are a constant cause of accidents with loading shovels and is covered in our training course.

  • Basic Training 10 Days/Existing operators 5 Days/Refresher Training 2 Days
  • Introduction to machine
  • Relevant regulations/legislation
  • Pre-start inspections/maintenance
  • General driving (including inclines)
  • Vehicle loading
  • Use of 4 in 1 bucket (if applicable)
  • Controls and instruments
  • Excavating from bank/stockpile
  • Daily and routine maintenance
  • Cleaning of working area
  • Stockpiling and levelling
  • Deep and shallow excavations
  • Theory Test
  • Practical Test

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