Background to the scheme
The EPIC Plant Operator Scheme is an industry recognised, practical hassle free scheme designed to meet all your plant (fixed and mobile) needs.
The scheme is designed to assess operators including those that have achieved Mobile Plant N/SVQs (demonstration of CPD), novice operators and those trained to operate additional vehicles. The scheme is recognised and approved by HSE and fully complies with the OPERC VCOP. Accreditation is available for 18 vehicle classes within the extractive and mineral processing sector. Five vehicles classes for waste operations and 9 vehicle classes for roadbuilding.
Who should apply?
Operators of mobile and fixed plant who have completed an approved training programme and we recommend that operators have a minimum of 3 months operational experience.
Operators seeking re-assessment and those who require proof of competence.
Objectives
To achieve the industry recognised standard and be awarded an EPIC Plant Operator Certificate, which is valid for 5 years.
The current scheme checklists may be used as part of the evidence for an N/SVQ.
How?
All assessments are carried out by EPIC Approved Assessors who are highly capable and knowledgeable with many years of industry experience.
Assessments take place on-site, at the operator’s place of work at a time to suit the operator
Assessments can be carried out, on a wide range of plant categories, including off road plant
The assessments also include questions to determine the operator’s knowledge of health and safety. As well as the practical assessment the operators knowledge is tested by answering questions specific to the vehicle and the operational site.
The EPIC Plant Operator Certificate is a recognised photo-ID card, which can be updated.
For futher information please contact Myriam at EPIC, complete and return the booking form on right hand menu or complete the enquiry form below