This course will give you foundation training and assessment in operating a loader/securer and is suitable if you have received no formal instruction or, if you wish to refresh your skills, we offer a short duration course.
The course covers:
- Describe the nature of the sector of industry and their role and responsibilities as a loader/securer
- Name and explain types of transporter, purpose, principal components, the basic construction, controls and terminology
- Conform with manufacturer’s requirements as per the operator’s handbook, other types of information source and relevant regulations and legislation
- Undertake all pre-use checks on the transporter and prime mover
- Configure and set for site and public highway travel, loaded and unloaded
- Prepare the area for plant loading and unloading duties
- Configure and set the transporter for loading and unloading duties
- Explain actions required for hazards, underground and overhead services
- Arrange, use and comply with communication procedures
- Load or direct and position different items of plant on and off a trailer
- Arrange, secure and ready items of plant on the trailer in preparation for travel on the public highway
- Explain legislative requirements for transporting loads on the highway
- Explain considerations when planning a route on the public highway
- State requirements to be undertaken when loading and unloading on the
- Carry out plant shut down and securing procedures
- Explain the Road Traffic Act requirements.
Assessment and training
The course is delivered through a combination of classroom-based tutorials and practicals. You will be assessed through theory and practical tests.
Entry Requirements
Delegates must have passed the Operatives Health, Safety and Environment Test within the last 2 years, prior to course start date.
Good understanding of spoken and written English.
This training/testing can be as test only, Experienced, intermediate or Novice.