The S today is up to Skidsteer Loaders in our series of short blogs looking at the A to Z of courses we do.
A skidsteer is great for earthmoving tasks like digging, trenching and excavating. They are the class of compact heavy equipment with lift arms that can attach to a wide variety of buckets and other labor-saving tools or attachments. There are a variety of attachments you can use for these tasks, depending on your specific needs. Some examples include a backhoe, auger, trencher and wheel saw.
We cover all aspects of training from Novice operators, candidates who need refresher training to experienced workers, just requiring an assessment.
Course ratios – Skidsteer
The course durations, training and testing ratios are
Novices : 1 – 3 days 3 Delegates
Refresher & Test : 1 day, up to 3 delegates
Experienced Worker Tests (EWT) : 1 day for up to 6 delegates.
Here is a link to the course syllabus blog, containing all the information you need to know about the training we can offer.
Accreditation
Upon successful completion of the course the candidates will received a Kentra Training ID card (credit card size) detailing the course completed.
In addition, we have the option to register the training with our Awarding Body NPORS. www.npors.com If your candidates are working offsite or on other peoples premises a recognised Awarding Body membership maybe advantageous. Prior to training we would apply to NPORS to register the course and upon successful completion of the course we would apply for the candidates 5 year membership with the NPORS scheme.
NPORS Course Name : N212 Skidsteer
Training locations
At Kentra we have always provided on-site training, coming to you and delivering the training in your own space using the equipment you are used to using.
Skid Steer Loader
Variations include: Wheeled (A), Tracked (B) or Stand on (C)
Each variation is a separate test, per candidate. If you use more than one, please contact the office.
- A room for the theory session
- A safe area for the practical session, with use of the skid steer loader.
- A seat belt must be work if stated un the employers risk assessment / method statement.
- Where possible we need to travel up and down a gradient, and over varying terrain.
- Sufficient material is required to load into a machine e. Dumper or trailer etc.
- Loading vehicle must be filled to capacity a minimum of 3 times.
- Candidates will also be required to use the material to create a ramp, to a minimum of 1.5 times the bucket width and 1.5 times the length of the Skid Steer.
- Delegates to provide their own PPE.
- All machinery and equipment to be in good working order and serviceable.
- LOLER certification required.
- Attachments can be covered on this course and detailed on your training ID card.
How we can help
Speaking of help, at Kentra we like to assist our clients with helping to arrange your training needs. We have customers from all walks of life, self employed lone workers to multi national blue chip companies and its a pleasure to talk to you all. If you would like more information about the courses we offer, click HERE for a link to our brochure or please get in touch and let us help you though.
The Kentra Training Team
01606 832 556.
Established Feb 1997 – Proud to be celebrating 25 years delivering quality training.
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