CPCS A23 Skid Steer Loader

What is the course?

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will have sufficient training to sit the CPCS exam.

How is the Course Taught and Assessed?

Teaching is carried out in both a classroom setting and through practical exercises. Participants are assessed for both practical and theoretical competence.

Who Should Take This Course?

This course is suitable for both trainee candidates and experienced operators looking to refresh their knowledge of skid steer loaders. No prior skid steer loader training is required.

What Qualifications Will I Receive?

Upon successful completion of the course, in conjunction with CPCS Technical examination, participants will receive a CPCS Red Trained Operator card.

Entry Requirements

Course participants are required to hold a valid CITB Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) certificate, gained within two years of attending the course. Participants are also required to have a good level of both spoken and written English.

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Course Content
  • Comprehensive overview of a plant operator’s tasks and duties.
  • Key functions of all apparatus, construction, and controls, in addition to all required terminology for skid steer loaders.
  • Details of all legislature and regulatory guidelines related to the use of apparatus and equipment.
  • In-depth overview of key checks prior to use, configurations, and travel procedures both on and off site.
  • How to operate the equipment over various surfaces, e.g. uneven/ undulating ground, smooth surfaces and steep inclines (both laden and un-laden).
  • How to perform extraction and loading in compliance with health and safety procedures, and how to adapt the equipment for use with different load types.
  • Performing manoeuvres in tight spaces.
  • Procedures for correctly shutting down, loading and unloading equipment.
  • Safe methods for securely transferring materials into transport vehicles and hoppers.
  • Thorough knowledge of backfill, spread and level ground.

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