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Dozer

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  • Describe the nature of the sector of industry and their role and responsibilities as a plant operator
  • Name and explain the purpose of 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
  • Configure and set for site travel
  • Travel over rough, undulating ground, substantial inclines and level surfaces
  • Manoeuvre in confined spaces
  • Configure and set for excavating duties
  • Explain actions required for hazards, underground and overhead services
  • Excavate differing types of excavations in various types of ground
  • Construct ramps and form and shape stockpiles
  • Grade, spread and level ground and materials
  • Carry out shut down and securing procedures
  • Explain the loading and unloading procedures for machine transporting.

Course Details

Provider: CPCS

Level: Novice

Duration: 5-10 Days depending on experience

The course consists of a theory classroom training day, 8 practical training days and 1 day for technical tests.

During this course you will:

  • Have a basic understanding of the industry, what potential risks are within the industry and what the operators responsibilities are within the industry
  • Have a working knowledge of the user guide for the particular machine you are using
  • Carry out all end of shift/ shut down routine
  • Conduct all pre-use checks in accordance with user guide
  • Identify and wear relevant PPE for the machine you are using
  • Conduct all necessary safety checks of the machine and the working area
  • Operate machinery safely and efficiently
  • Locating and identifying  the components of the machine and explain what their functions are
  • Locating and identifying key controls and explain their functions
  • Prepare the machine for use
  • Environmental considerations and surroundings
  • Storage and transport of the machine attachments
  • Explain loading / unloading procedures for machine transportation.

  • CITB health, safety and environment test passed no more than 23 months before the course start date
  • Good understanding of spoken and written English
  • Over the age of 16.

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