Overview
The A50 Loader/Securer STGO course provides high quality theory and practical training & testing in the safe and effective use of plant and machinery to enable the candidate to attain the CPCS Red Operator Card.
Course Structure
- Describe the nature of the sector of industry and their role and responsibilities as a loader/secure
- Name and explain types of transporter, purpose, 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 on the transporter and prime mover
- Configure and set for site and public highway travel, loaded and unloaded
- Prepare the area for plant loading and unloading duties
- Configure and set the transporter for loading and unloading duties
- Explain actions required for hazards, underground and overhead services
- Arrange, use and comply with communication procedures
- Load or direct and position different items of plant on and off a trailer
- Arrange, secure and ready items of plant on the trailer in preparation for travel on the public highway
- Explain legislative requirements for transporting loads on the highway
- Explain considerations when planning a route on the public highway
- State requirements to be undertaken when loading and unloading on the public highway
- Carry out shut down and securing procedures
- Explain the Road Traffic Act requirements
Course Duration
To be determined upon application and confirmation of experience.