Loading Shovel (Training and Assessment) 3 Days - Kingsway Campus, 06 Feb 2025

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Dundee and Angus College, Dundee
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This course is available on the Dundee and Angus College website.

Description

Location

Kingsway Campus

Course Content

This course covers:

  • Health and Safety
  • Safe Operations
  • Controls
  • Pre-start & Operational Checks
  • Machine Configuration
  • Operating Hazards
  • Starting, Driving and Parking
  • Rough Terrain and Restricted Spaces
  • Travelling on a Public Highway
  • Safe Operating, Loading & Unloading
  • Working with, sorting and placing different materials
  • Hazard Identification
  • Attachments
  • Loading to a trailer
  • Load restraint
  • Unloading a loading shovel from a trailer

Entry Requirements

This is the three-day version of the course which is aimed at individuals who have experience or are frequent operators. Please contact us to discuss if your level of experience varies from this.

Candidates are required to bring their own PPE – boots, coveralls, gloves, hard hat, ear defenders, hi-viz jacket or vest. We provide the mini-digger / excavator.

Method of Assessment

  • Theory Assessment
  • Practical Assessment

About Dundee and Angus College

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Dundee and Angus College is a further education college in the Tayside region of Scotland. Created in 2013, the college is a merger of Angus College and Dundee College.

Whatever your age or background, Dundee and Angus College offer a wide range of courses all designed to help improve your future study and employment prospects.

The college aims to provide all of their learners with the very best learning experience in an atmosphere of respect and support. They endeavour to help you succeed in your course, and progress in your chosen career.

Dundee and Angus College is for learners at all stages of their learning journey; if you’ve just left school or need to re-train or learn a new skill in later life, their courses and services are designed to support you.

Whoever you are, wherever you are, whatever you want to be and whenever you’re ready... Choose a course that offers real skills for real jobs.

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