
Skid steer training
NPORS (National Plant Operators Registration Scheme) accredited skid steer (Bob cat) training for experienced operators and novices.
Course objective
Training for the operation of Skid Steer which meets the statutory requirements of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and other relevant statutory provisions.Accredited by
NPORS (National Plant Operators Registration Scheme)Accredited course name
N212 - Skid steerCourse content
- Health and safety at work act 1974
- LOLER
- PUWER
- Code of practice
- Introduction to the machine and components
- Pre-checks before operating
- Basic operation and controls
- Construction site safety
- Setting up to dig and re-setting for travelling
- Safe working loads (SWL)
- Safe practical operations for loading of forward tipping dumpers, hoppers and skips
- Operating the loading skid steer when stock piling material
- End of shift safe parking procedures
Assessment
Theory and Practical Examination.Ratio
1 instructor : 1 skid steer : 3 candidatesDuration
The duration of the course will vary depending on the experience of the candidates.
- Novice operators: 3 day course
- Experienced operators: 1 day course
