Eco Operator: Plant Machinery

Course content

You will learn: 

• How to conform to manufacturers requirements as per the operator’s handbook/manual, other types of information source and relevant regulations and legislation
• To name and explain the purpose of principal components, the basic construction, controls and terminology, sizes and types of machines, (where incorporated within novice full duration courses)
• To undertake all pre-start, running checks and shut down procedures, mount and dismount, according to manufacturer’s handbook/manual
• Stability factors in unladen/laden condition
• To be familiar with safety devices and applicable legislation
• To prepare and operate machinery utilising all available eco mode devices and completing set tasks in the most productive manner
• Awareness of on-site hazards including personnel, confined spaces including other plant machinery
• To set and position the specified machine to transport loads.  Ensure load integrity and security
• To place the machine in an out of service condition.

Teaching and assessment 

• 1 day learning through a mix of classroom-based teaching and practical exercises.

Qualifications you get

• CITB National Construction College certificate available on request.

In-company course

This course can be booked by employers to train groups of workers, you can have up to 6 delegates on a course.

We deliver the course at your work premises or at a venue you choose.

Contact one of our NCC Account Managers for more information or to book a course:

• Email - ncc.accountmanager@citb.co.uk