Skip Handler
Training for novice and experienced operators to various levels of certification, as well as bespoke courses. Contact your local centre to discuss your requirements
Training Course Outline
- Identify the basic construction, purpose and function of components and the purpose and use of all controls and gauges.
- Identify and comply with manufacturers instructions in accordance with the operators handbook, other information sources and applicable legislation.
- Carry out pre-use and running checks.
- Set the vehicle for site and road travel.
- Travel over differing types of terrain, including rough, undulating ground, both in a loaded and unloaded state.
- Manoeuvre the vehicle in confined areas using forward and reverse direction, in a loaded and unloaded state.
- Position the vehicle to pick up and place skip / containers, including areas having height restrictions.
- Pick up and place skip / containers of various sizes and weights.
- Discharge a loaded skip / container.
- Ensure load integrity and security including by sheeting / netting or other appropriate securing.
- Place the vehicle in an out-of-service condition.
Training for novice and experienced operators to various levels of certification, as well as bespoke courses. Contact your local centre to discuss your requirements