By the end of this course delegates will be able to answer and perform the following:

• Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as an operator.
• Be able to conform to manufacturers requirements as per technical data, conform to relevant regulations and legislation
• Be able to locate and identify the major components of the machine and explain their functions
• Be able to locate and identify steering, driving and braking controls and explain their functions
• Safely mount and dismount the machine
• Start and stop the engine and safely move the machine off and stop it safely
• Configure the machine for travel and manoeuvre it safely across varying terrain in open and confined areas
• Conduct all necessary safety checks at the work area
• Be able to locate, identify and explain safe working loads, lifting capacity chart and explain different lifting configurations and working ranges
• Identify and explain different lifting procedures, explain what task could fall into each category
• Identify and explain centres of gravity, calculate estimated weights of loads
• Identify any overhead / proximity hazards
• Be able to agree the signal codes / hand signals, direction of movement, safe working and safe landing, placement zone with the slinger / signaller
• Ensure excavator is in a safe condition for attachments to be fitted
• Checked load integrity and security by carrying out trial lift
• Be able to lift and move a load to a designated position in a safe and controlled manner ensuring minimum uncontrolled movement
• Environmental considerations
• Carry out all out of service and securing procedures

Please note that these course objectives have been developed on the premise that these suspended loads will be slung by a qualified and authorised Slinger/Signaller.