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CPCS A39 - Skip Handler

CPCS-A12

3 day course
4 places max
This course is ideal for
Candidates must have passed the CSCS Health and Safety test (within the last 24 months)

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Course Aims

To provide thorough practical and theory plant training in the responsibilities of a Skip 
Handler, to enable the candidate to competently and safely carry out the role and pass 
the CPCS Theory and Practical Tests.

Course Content

  • Carry out full pre-start and running checks
  • Prepare skip handler for travel
  • Mount skip/body and travel over a defined route, to include uneven terrain/sharp cornering
  • Pick up fully loaded skip/body and secure
  • Travel with load and tip load at specified point
  • Reverse vehicle and deposit skip body into a confined space
  • Recover a loaded skip/body with restricted headroom
  • Travel to park position, shut down and secure
  • Safety awareness
  • Maintenance and pre-start checks
  • Identify all components, controls and gauges
  • Set vehicle for site and road travel
  • Travel machine over varying types of terrain
  • Discharge loaded skips/containers
  • Manoeuvre vehicle in confined areas, using forward and reverse direction
  • Position vehicle to pick up skips/containers within height restrictions
  • Pick up and place skips of various size and weights
  • Ensure load integrity and secure load with sheeting/netting
  • Place vehicle in an out-of-service condition
Test 
To achieve the Red CPCS Trained Operator Card candidates must pass both the CSCS Health and Safety test (within the last 2 years) and the CPCS Theory Test and the Practical Test.

These plant operator tests can be viewed online at: www.cskills.org/centreandschool/cpcs.
 
Location
Sibbald Limited Centre Locations

Price Per Delegate
May be obtained upon application.