Background to the course

This is a basic programme of training and familiarisation designed for new or recently appointed operators to give them the skills and knowledge required to achieve an EPIC Mobile Plant Competency certificate.  The programme fully complies with the OPERC Voluntarr Code of Practice.

Who should apply?

New or recently appointed Mobile Plant Operators.

Objectives

At the end of basic training the trainee operators will take a basic skills test.  Following a period of improvership they will be eligible to apply for Mobile Plant Competency Certificate assessment.

Course content

A 3 day programme of instruction covering carrying out pre-start checks; start-up procedures; operation of the machine throughout all its designed motions and functions; function and safety checks on hydraulic systems; safety devices and restrictor/limit switches or stops; manoeuvring the machine to carry out function tests on  brakes, steering and drive mechanisms; parking and shutdown procedures; refuelling and basic servicing; reporting of damage and faults and modifications of operating methods to suit adverse weather and night-time working.  Basic training will be conducted off-the-job outside of production activities but will include simulations related as closely as possible to the real thing.

Following the basic training the novice operator will be required to carry out a minimum of 150 machine hours or 50 lifting operations (telehandlers and lift-trucks) post training before applying for EPIC Mobile Plant Assessment certification.

Contact details

For further details telephone Myriam on  EPIC 01727 869008 or Fax 01727 843318 or email  myriam@epicltd.co.uk