The Loading Shovel is commonly used in industry outside for construction or landscaping use. Operators of the Loading Shovel are required to hold a certificate of training which shows they have attended a training course and passed a test to a set national standard.

Durations

• Loading Shovel Novice Training: 4-5 days
• Loading Shovel Experienced Training: 2-3 days
• Loading Shovel Conversion Training: 1 day
• Loading Shovel Refresher Training: 1 day
• Instructor Training: 10 days

What skill level are you?

• View our Skill Level Definitions page to find out.

Please contact us to ask about our retainer package services

How to Book

• To book Loading Shovel training at a commercial premises - call the sales team on 01778 561161 or complete our on-line contact us form

Course Venue

• Commercial/ Private premises with access to a Loading Shovel.

Note: This course has been approved by the relevant accrediting bodies and complies with both the Health & Safety Executives Guidance HSG6 & Approved Code of Practice L117.

Safe-T-Solutions hold ITSSAR accreditation and NPORS accreditation and are able to offer Forklift truck training at customer premises around the UK. Certificates can be restricted to "in-house" to suit the job role of the operator or nationally accredited with ITTSAR or NPORS.

Course Content

• Responsibilities under the Health & Safety at Work Act, 1974, PUWER 98 & LOLER 98
• Operators Safety code
• Refuelling, Battery maintenance and charging procedures
• Pre-use checks on a Loading Shovel
• Factors affecting stability of a Loading Shovel
• Motive controls & Hydraulic controls
• Operating in open and confined areas
• Manoeuvring a Laoding Shovel on different terrains
• Lorry Loading and unloading
• Backfilling
• Rated Capacity

Course Certification:

• PDF ITSSAR accredited certificate - no extra charge
• Printed ITSSAR accredited certificate £4
• Credit card style photo ID card - £10 + vat (+ £2 for second truck to be added at the same time)
• NPORS accredited certificate & photo ID card - £25