Plant Operator Courses in North London, Plant Operator Courses in South London

Tool & Plant Operator Courses

Please note it is understood that all individuals taking part in these courses will be proficient in answering questions on the relevant topics, and capable of performing the tasks listed below, upon the completion of each category.

London & Kent Safety Training offers the following tool and plant operator courses:

Section 1 – Warehouse, Industrial, Transport, Construction and Utilities

Lorry Loader Training (HIAB/Grab)

Understanding the potential dangers of working within the industry and his/her appropriate obligations
Comprehending the contents of the relevant handbook and current legislation relating to the vehicle and loader crane in question
Select the appropriate PPE for the task in hand, and fitting accordingly
Identifying the major parts and controls of the vehicle and loader crane, and outlining each function
Carrying out all applicable safety checks on the vehicle and loader crane prior to use
Preparing the vehicle and loader crane for transport, and manoeuvring it across both level and rough terrain, and in confined and open spaces
Understanding all environmental concerns and conducting the necessary safety checks in the work areas
Performing the following tasks competently:

Deploying the stabilisers
Complying with capacity or load moment indicators
Identifying centres of gravity and weight loads
Using the loader crane to conduct lifting operations
Removing loads from the vehicle and replacing same accurately
Placing loads at various locations
Identifying, placing and removing all attachments and accessories
Preventing swing and ensuring the security of the load in transit

Correctly performing all completion procedures

Concrete Pump

Understanding the potential dangers of working within the industry and his/her appropriate obligations
Comprehending the contents of the relevant handbook and current legislation relating to the concrete pump in question
Select the appropriate PPE for the task in hand, and fitting accordingly
Identifying the major parts and controls of the concrete pump, and outlining each function
Carrying out all applicable safety checks on the concrete pump prior to use
Preparing the concrete pump for operation
Indicating correct un-blocking and re-connecting methods
Cleaning the concrete pump after use
Understanding all environmental concerns
Correctly performing all completion procedures

Vehicle Marshall

Understanding the potential dangers of working within the industry and his/her appropriate obligations
Comprehending the contents of the particular vehicle’s handbook
Choosing the right safety equipment to complement the job in hand, and fitting accordingly
Communicating with the relevant parties in order to confirm signals, codes and directions
Completing a safety checklist as per recommendations and legislation
Setting up an exclusion zone
Successfully guiding all vehicles and machinery within confined spaces and blind spots
Understanding all environmental concerns
Correctly performing all completion procedures

Plant Marshall

Understanding the potential dangers of working within the industry and his/her appropriate obligations
Comprehending the contents of the particular machine’s handbook
Choosing the right safety equipment to complement the job in hand, and fitting accordingly
Communicating with the relevant parties in order to confirm signals, codes and directions
Completing a safety checklist as per recommendations and legislation
Setting up an exclusion zone
Successfully guiding all vehicles and machinery within confined spaces and blind spots
Understanding all environmental concerns
Correctly performing all completion procedures

Plant Loader Securer

Understanding the potential dangers of working within the industry and his/her appropriate obligations
Comprehending the contents of the particular machine’s handbook
Choosing the right safety equipment to complement the job in hand, and fitting accordingly
Identifying the basic forms of transport whilst outlining their purposes, general construction, major components and controls
Completing a safety checklist as per recommendations and legislation
Communicating with the relevant parties in order to confirm signals, codes and directions
Guaranteeing the particular machine is prepared for loading and unloading
Identifying potential hazards and explaining the best way to avoid same
Indicating the skill to conduct, or direct the conducting of, loading and unloading tasks
Displaying the ability to secure the plant items on the transport vehicles prior to transport
Understanding all environmental concerns
Correctly performing all completion procedures

Loader Compressor

Understanding the potential dangers of working within the industry and his/her appropriate obligations
Comprehending the contents of the loader compressor’s handbook
Choosing the right safety equipment to complement the job in hand, and fitting accordingly
Identifying the loader compressor’s major components whilst outlining their purposes
Completing a safety checklist as per recommendations and legislation
Setting up an exclusion zone
Guaranteeing the loader compressor is ready for use
Identifying potential hazards and explaining the best way to avoid same
Indicating the aptitude to operate the loader compressor properly
Demonstrating the ability to prepare various fixtures and attachments for storage and transport
Indicating the ability to conduct, or direct the conducting of, loading and unloading tasks
Understanding all environmental concerns
Correctly performing all completion procedures

Section 2 – All-Terrain Vehicles

Rear Tipping Dumper

Understanding the potential dangers of working within the industry and his/her appropriate obligations
Comprehending the contents of the rear tipping dumper’s handbook
Choosing the right safety equipment to complement the job in hand, and fitting accordingly
Identifying the rear tipping dumper’s major components and controls whilst outlining their purposes
Completing a safety checklist as per recommendations and legislation
Setting up an exclusion zone
Preparing the rear tipping dumper for use and operating it correctly
Demonstrating knowledge and comprehension of loading and unloading duties
Understanding all environmental concerns
Correctly performing all completion procedures

Forward Tipping Dumper

Understanding the potential dangers of working within the industry and his/her appropriate obligations
Comprehending the contents of the forward tipping dumper’s handbook
Choosing the right safety equipment to complement the job in hand, and fitting accordingly
Identifying the forward tipping dumper’s major components and controls whilst outlining their purposes
Completing a safety checklist as per recommendations and legislation
Setting up an exclusion zone
Preparing the forward tipping dumper for use and operating it correctly
Demonstrating knowledge and comprehension attaching trailers
Demonstrating the ability to prepare various fixtures and attachments for storage and transport
Understanding all environmental concerns
Correctly performing all completion procedures

Excavators 360

Understanding the potential dangers of working within the industry and his/her appropriate obligations
Comprehending the contents of the excavator’s handbook
Choosing the right safety equipment to complement the job in hand, and fitting accordingly
Identifying the excavator’s major components and controls whilst outlining their purposes
Completing a safety checklist as per recommendations and legislation
Setting up an exclusion zone
Preparing the excavator for use and operating it correctly over alternating terrain in open and confined spaces
Indicating the skills to manoeuvre the excavator to a designated area, conduct relevant excavating tasks, and load material onto relevant transport
Proving the competence to reinstate and level the surrounding areas
Demonstrating the ability to prepare various fixtures and attachments for storage and transport
Understanding all environmental concerns
Correctly performing all completion procedures

Excavator Used as a Crane

Understanding the potential dangers of working within the industry and his/her appropriate obligations
Comprehending the contents of the excavator’s handbook
Choosing the right safety equipment to complement the job in hand, and fitting accordingly
Identifying the excavator’s major components and controls whilst outlining their purposes
Explaining safe working loads, lifting capacity charts, alternative lifting formations and working ranges
Outlining various lifting procedures in relation to potential dangers, centres of gravity and load weights
Completing a safety checklist as per recommendations and legislation
Liaising with the Slinger/Signaller to agree codes and hand signals, safe working practices etc.
Ensuring the excavator is safely positioned prior to the addition of various attachments
Demonstrating the ability to perform a trial lift
Proving the skills to transport a load to a designated area safely
Understanding all environmental concerns
Correctly performing all completion procedures

Excavator 180

Understanding the potential dangers of working within the industry and his/her appropriate obligations
Comprehending the contents of the excavator’s handbook
Choosing the right safety equipment to complement the job in hand, and fitting accordingly
Identifying the excavator’s major components and controls whilst outlining their purposes
Completing a safety checklist as per recommendations and legislation
Setting up an exclusion zone
Preparing the excavator for use and operating it correctly over alternating terrain in open and confined spaces
Indicating the skills to manoeuvre the excavator to a designated area, conduct relevant excavating tasks, and load material onto relevant transport
Proving the competence to reinstate and level the surrounding areas
Demonstrating the ability to prepare various fixtures and attachments for storage and transport
Understanding all environmental concerns
Correctly performing all completion procedures

Road Rollers

Understanding the potential dangers of working within the industry and his/her appropriate obligations
Comprehending the contents of the road roller’s handbook
Choosing the right safety equipment to complement the job in hand, and fitting accordingly
Identifying the road roller’s major components and controls whilst outlining their purposes
Completing a safety checklist as per recommendations and legislation
Preparing the road roller for use and operating it correctly
Demonstrating knowledge and comprehension of loading and unloading duties
Understanding all environmental concerns
Correctly performing all completion procedures

Loading Shovel

Understanding the potential dangers of working within the industry and his/her appropriate obligations
Comprehending the contents of the loading shovel’s handbook
Choosing the right safety equipment to complement the job in hand, and fitting accordingly
Identifying the loading shovel’s major components and controls whilst outlining their purposes
Completing a safety checklist as per recommendations and legislation
Preparing the loading shovel for use and operating it correctly
Understanding all environmental concerns
Correctly performing all completion procedures

Telescopic Handler

Understanding the potential dangers of working within the industry and his/her appropriate obligations
Comprehending the contents of the telescopic handler’s handbook
Choosing the right safety equipment to complement the job in hand, and fitting accordingly
Identifying the telescopic handler’s major components and controls whilst outlining their purposes
Outlining various lifting procedures in relation to potential dangers, centres of gravity and load weights
Completing a safety checklist as per recommendations and legislation
Preparing the telescopic handler for use and operating it correctly over alternating terrain in open and confined spaces
Indicating the skills to manoeuvre the excavator to a designated area and conducting various lifting and loading tasks
Liaising with the Slinger/Signaller to agree codes and hand signals, safe working practices etc.
Understanding all environmental concerns
Correctly performing all completion procedures

Telescopic Handler Suspended Load

Understanding the potential dangers of working within the industry and his/her appropriate obligations
Comprehending the contents of the telescopic handler’s handbook
Choosing the right safety equipment to complement the job in hand, and fitting accordingly
Explaining safe working loads, lifting capacity charts, alternative lifting formations and working ranges
Outlining various lifting procedures in relation to potential dangers, centres of gravity and load weights
Liaising with the Slinger/Signaller to agree codes and hand signals, safe working practices etc.
Ensuring the excavator is safely positioned prior to the addition of various attachments
Proving the skills to transport a load to a designated area safely
Understanding all environmental concerns
Correctly performing all completion procedures

Please note – In certain circumstances all-terrain vehicle operators may have to be experienced Slingers/Signallers as well. Please contact London & Kent Safety Training for further information.

Section 3 – Plant Operations Qualifications

Level 2 Certificate in Plant Operations

‍This competence-based certificate confirms to the relevant parties that the holder possesses the understanding and competency to meet the standards required to carry out the various roles outlined therein. Individuals taking part in this course will learn how to prepare and operate compact cranes and ergonomic manipulating machines in order to lift and transport various loads within the workplace.

This certificate covers the following plant operations:

Attachments
Compacting
Cranes and Specialist Lifting
Excavating
Extracting
Forklift Trucks
Laying and Distributing
Loading and Securing
Movement Guide
Operations Guide
Processing
Road and Rail
Sweeping, Cleaning and Clearing
Transporting Loads
Work Platforms

The Plant Operations Certificate is recognised by the Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS), an essential qualification for access to most construction sites and other relevant areas.

Level 2 Diploma in Plant Operations

This competence-based diploma confirms to the relevant parties that the holder possesses the understanding and competency to meet the standards required to carry out the various roles outlined therein.

Individuals taking part in this course will learn how to conduct the following:

Guiding and transporting various loads or machinery
Slinging and signalling the movement of various loads

Road rail plant machinery is also covered.

Participants may also specialise in certain areas pertaining to this diploma, such as cranes, excavators, forklift trucks or scissor platforms.

This certificate covers the following plant operations:

Excavating Materials
Extracting Materials
Lifting Loads
Transporting Loads

Dozer

Understanding the potential dangers of working within the industry and his/her appropriate obligations
Comprehending the contents of the dozer’s handbook
Choosing the right safety equipment to complement the job in hand, and fitting accordingly
Identifying the dozer’s major components and controls whilst outlining their purposes
Completing a safety checklist as per recommendations and legislation
Preparing the dozer for use and operating it correctly
Demonstrating knowledge and comprehension of loading and unloading duties
Showing the ability to fit various attachments prior to use, removing same and preparing for storage and transport
Understanding all environmental concerns
Correctly performing all completion procedures

Material Re-Handler

Understanding the potential dangers of working within the industry and his/her appropriate obligations
Comprehending the contents of the material re-handler’s handbook
Choosing the right safety equipment to complement the job in hand, and fitting accordingly
Identifying the material re-handler’s major components and controls whilst outlining their purposes
Completing a safety checklist as per recommendations and legislation
Preparing the material re-handler for use and operating it correctly over alternating terrain in open and confined spaces
Demonstrating knowledge and comprehension of loading and unloading duties
Showing the ability to fit various attachments prior to use, removing same and preparing for storage and transport
Understanding all environmental concerns
Correctly performing all completion procedures

Plant Loader Securer

Understanding the potential dangers of working within the industry and his/her appropriate obligations
Comprehending the contents of the particular machine’s handbook
Choosing the right safety equipment to complement the job in hand, and fitting accordingly
Identifying the basic forms of transport whilst outlining their purposes, general construction, major components and controls
Completing a safety checklist as per recommendations and legislation
Communicating with the relevant parties in order to confirm signals, codes and directions
Guaranteeing the particular machine is prepared for loading and unloading
Identifying potential hazards and explaining the best way to avoid same
Indicating the ability to conduct, or direct the conducting of, loading and unloading tasks
Demonstrating the skill to secure the plant items on the transport vehicles prior to transport
Understanding all environmental concerns
Correctly performing all completion procedures

Winching and Recovery

Understanding the potential dangers of working within the industry and his/her appropriate obligations
Comprehending the contents of the particular machine’s handbook and any relevant documentation
Choosing the right safety equipment to complement the job in hand, and fitting accordingly
Identifying the various types of winching and recovery equipment and lifting apparatuses, explaining their functions and general applications
Completing a safety checklist as per recommendations and legislation
Outline procedures for placing non-serviceable items out-of-service
Identifying centres of gravity and weight loads
Setting up an exclusion zone
Securing various loads to the winch using the correct accessories and procedures
Winching and guiding same to designated locations via alternate methods of communication
Understanding all environmental concerns
Correctly performing all completion procedures

Screener

Understanding the potential dangers of working within the industry and his/her appropriate obligations
Comprehending the contents of the screener’s handbook and any relevant documentation
Choosing the right safety equipment to complement the job in hand, and fitting accordingly
Identifying the screener’s major components and controls whilst outlining their purposes
Indicating the ability to use the screener’s remote control correctly
Completing a safety checklist as per recommendations and legislation
Preparing the screener for use and operating it correctly over alternating terrain
Identifying the various types of screeners, explaining their functions and general applications along with the various advantages and disadvantages associated with same
Communicating with the loading operator using agreed signs and hand signals, required product size and speed of production
Showing the ability to prepare the screener for transportation
Understanding all environmental concerns
Correctly performing all completion procedures

Plant Mover

Understanding the potential dangers of working within the industry and his/her appropriate obligations
Comprehending the contents of the plant mover’s handbook and any relevant documentation
Choosing the right safety equipment to complement the job in hand, and fitting accordingly
Identifying the plant mover’s major components and controls whilst outlining their purposes
Completing a safety checklist as per recommendations and legislation
Preparing the plant mover for use and operating it correctly over alternating terrain
Demonstrating the proficiency to fit various attachments prior to use, removing same and preparing for storage and transport
Showing the ability to prepare the plant mover for transportation
Understanding all environmental concerns
Correctly performing all completion procedures

Section 4 – Vehicle-Related Courses

Shunter Vehicle

Understanding the potential dangers of working within the industry and his/her appropriate obligations
Comprehending the contents of the shunter vehicle’s handbook and any relevant documentation
Choosing the right safety equipment to complement the job in hand, and fitting accordingly
Identifying the shunter vehicle’s major components and controls whilst outlining their purposes
Completing a safety checklist as per recommendations and legislation
Preparing the shunter vehicle for use and operating it correctly
Connecting and setting trailers for operation
Showing the ability to fit various attachments prior to use, removing same and preparing for storage and transport
Understanding all environmental concerns
Correctly performing all completion procedures

Road Sweeper

Understanding the potential dangers of working within the industry and his/her appropriate obligations
Comprehending the contents of the road sweeper’s handbook and any relevant documentation
Choosing the right safety equipment to complement the job in hand, and fitting accordingly
Identifying the road sweeper’s major components and controls whilst outlining their purposes
Completing a safety checklist as per recommendations and legislation
Preparing the road sweeper for use and operating it correctly over alternating terrain
Directing the road sweeper to the work area and correctly performing sweeping procedures
Demonstrating comprehension of tipping actions, types of diverse, hazardous and toxic waste, and waste landfill codes
Understanding all environmental concerns
Correctly performing all completion procedures

Skip Loader

Understanding the potential dangers of working within the industry and his/her appropriate obligations
Comprehending the contents of the skip loader’s handbook and any relevant documentation
Choosing the right safety equipment to complement the job in hand, and fitting accordingly
Identifying the skip loader’s major components and controls whilst outlining their purposes
Completing a safety checklist as per recommendations and legislation, including potential overhead and ground dangers
Preparing the skip loader for travel on site and public roads
Operating the skip loader correctly over alternating terrain and in tight spaces, whilst loaded and unloaded
Confirming the stability of the loading and unloading areas and position the skip loader accordingly
Indicating the ability to transport, collect and deposit skips in varying sizes and weights
Checking the integrity and security of the load in question
Ensuring all deposited skips remain in a safe environment
Understanding all environmental concerns
Correctly performing all completion procedures

Multi-Lift and Drop-Hook Loader Vehicles

Understanding the potential dangers of working within the industry and his/her appropriate obligations
Comprehending the contents of the multi-lift and drop-hook loaders’ handbooks and any relevant documentation
Choosing the right safety equipment to complement the job in hand, and fitting accordingly
Identifying the multi-lift and drop-hook loaders’ major components and controls whilst outlining their purposes
Completing a safety checklist as per recommendations and legislation, including potential overhead and ground dangers
Preparing the multi-lift and drop-hook loaders for travel on site and public roads
Operating the multi-lift and drop-hook loaders correctly over alternating terrain and in tight spaces, whilst loaded and unloaded
Confirming the stability of the loading and unloading areas and position the multi-lift and drop-hook loaders accordingly
Indicating the ability to transport, collect and deposit skips in varying sizes and weights
Checking the integrity and security of the load in question
Ensuring all deposited skips remain in a safe environment
Understanding all environmental concerns
Correctly performing all completion procedures

Gritter and Snowplough

Understanding the potential dangers of working within the industry and his/her appropriate obligations
Comprehending the contents of the gritter and snowplough’s handbooks and any relevant documentation
Choosing the right safety equipment to complement the job in hand, and fitting accordingly
Identifying the gritter and snowplough’s major components and controls whilst outlining their purposes
Completing a safety checklist as per recommendations and legislation, including potential overhead and ground dangers
Preparing the gritter and snowplough for use and operating both correctly
Connecting and setting trailers, mounted and power take-off (PTO) drives for operation
Showing the ability to fit various attachments prior to use, removing same and preparing for storage and transport
Understanding all environmental concerns
Correctly performing all completion procedures

Section 5 – NVQ

Level 2 Certificate in Plant Operations
This competence-based certificate confirms to the relevant parties that the holder possesses the understanding and competency to meet the standards required to carry out the various roles outlined therein. Individuals taking part in this course will learn how to prepare and operate compact cranes and ergonomic manipulating machines in order to lift and transport various loads within the workplace.

This certificate covers the following plant operations:

Attachments
Compacting
Cranes and Specialist Lifting
Excavating
Extracting
Forklift Trucks
Laying and Distributing
Loading and Securing
Movement Guide
Operations Guide
Processing
Road and Rail
Sweeping, Cleaning and Clearing
Transporting Loads
Work Platforms

The Plant Operations Certificate is recognised by the Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS), an essential qualification for access to most construction sites and other relevant areas.

With a wealth of knowledge to hand - thanks to our dedicated instructors - London & Kent Safety Training are proud members of the following:

‍BALI – British Association of Landscape Industries
‍CSCS – Construction Skills Certification Scheme
‍EUSR – Energy & Utility Skills Register
‍NPORS – National Plant Operators Registration Scheme
‍RoSPA – The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents
‍SQA – Scottish Qualifications Authority

With the support of each authority, we conduct our health and safety, plant operator, streetwork and EUSR courses in London, Essex, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and the surrounding areas.

Plant Operator Courses in North and South London, the Surrounding Areas, and Nationwide

Tool & Plant Operator Courses

Section 1 – Warehouse, Industrial, Transport, Construction and Utilities

Section 2 – All-Terrain Vehicles

Section 3 – Plant Operations Qualifications

Section 4 – Vehicle-Related Courses

Section 5 – NVQ

To find out more about the range of courses we offer in North and South London, the surrounding areas, and nationwide, call us on 01732 522177 or 0844 8002981.

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