20+ Years Experience
Specialist Loading Shovel Training
A loading shovel can be a great tool for a range of purposes, but like any heavy equipment, taking the proper prerequisite courses is important.
Our loading shovel training courses provide an easy, course-based training solution for learning how to operate a loading shovel machine. Having a good understanding of how to operate this equipment can be vital for using it in a serious workplace environment.
As a professional training company, our training team provides a wide range of courses about various industrial and construction-industry related vehicles.
From basic construction vehicles to specific wheeled loading shovel models and countless other courses, we provide a long list of courses for various aspects of using this equipment well.
As a properly-licensed training company with countless courses to offer our customers, we have managed to pick up some marks of approval along the way.
Individual training courses have also been praised for their completeness and reliability, something we wear as a badge of honour.
Loading shovel training courses are focused on the titular wheeled loading shovel, a tool used to form stockpiles of different materials and to later extract those materials when needed.
Our wheeled loading shovel training course content prepares an operator for using a wheeled loading shovel correctly, making them aware of things like unloading procedures, running checks, and other hazards like undulating ground.
This training covers, among other details:
Our training courses follow the standard format of most vehicle operation test and course systems.
Each one of our courses is dedicated to a particular vehicle or subject – in this instance, training for shovel units. The course itself focuses on a mixture of theory and practical test work, preparing future operators for using their vehicles on-site.
We offer these training courses to a high standard of competence, giving our learners a good chance to prove themselves.
Our training course content is a complete package, focusing on the many important aspects of operating a vehicle like this.
Our experienced instructors understand how to deliver the course well, and can provide mid-course support to those struggling with the materials.
We try to deliver each course as clearly as possible, making sure that each learner gets a fair chance to prove their understanding of the course materials, vehicle procedures, and the theory and practical work involved.
Our training work has been connected to multiple notable accreditations, many of which are marks of quality towards the way that we train learners. These include
We provide a range of course materials straight from these bodies, using the exact same course materials and vehicle training methods to ensure the best possible results for each learner.
This CPCS theory test and training course focuses on the operation of loading shovels in a construction industry environment, such as dealing with the machine and other hazards that might be present in such a space.
This NPORS test focuses on operating a machine like this safely and productively, applying to both tracked and wheeled loading shovel machine models.
The cost of training varies based on the exact circumstances involved, but most courses range from around £500 to £700 in value.
We try to provide the best possible prices for our learners, but are often constricted by the pre-set cost of the training courses themselves.
Funding is available for certain courses, but this depends on the availability of the funding providers. Without funding, the cost of the course will be left unchanged.
Applicants to our training courses must have passed a CITB Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) test within in the past two years, and must have a good understanding of both spoken and written English.
These are the requirements of the CPCS theory test and course materials, and are required to enter this course under the CPCS card scheme.
Our CPCS loading shovel course lasts between one to three days depending on the participants. This allows for some flexibility regarding practical test times and the date of successful completion.
Training can span up to three days in total, but a refresher training course may only require one. This depends on the circumstances behind the training course itself.
Upon successful completion, you will earn a Red trained CPCS card. This is part of the CPCS card scheme, and acts as proof that you passed the test and are therefore a trained operator.
This card means that you understand impotent details, such as unloading procedures, for machine operation.
It also covers things like machine transportation, underground and overhead services, load integrity, operating in confined spaces, road travel (including substantial inclines), and various running checks.
Completing this course proves that you understand all of these elements, and are table to operate a vehicle or machine to a professional level.
With this card, you can show that you are licensed and fully trained to operate a given piece of equipment, which is often a requirement in most industries.
Becoming a licensed loading shovel operator requires that you take this CPCS course. The card provided upon completion serves as proof of competency.
A loading shovel license is required to operate a loading shovel in any serious capacity.
While a license may not be needed to drive the equipment around the site (in some cases, including road travel), operation is only permitted by licensed individuals.
You can apply for the CITB grant on your own terms, depending on the course. Funding may not always be available, so talk with the funding providers to ensure that it will be an option before you start your training.
Other grants may also be available.
The specific topics and skills covered by this course is displayed on the course page, and within the materials themselves. If you aren’t sure what a certain course covers, contact us to learn more about the course in more specific detail.
Our experts are well-versed in the course materials, and can tell you exactly which parts of machine operation are involved in every course.
If you want to apply for this course, use our contact form to arrange the pre-start checks of your enrolment. Please ensure that all validation fields are left unchanged – these are for internal use.
Our training experts are fully prepared to take on more learners, and will be able to help you learn the specifics behind operating a loading shovel unit.
Make sure you contact us today for a number of great loading shovel training services.
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