A23 Skid Steer Loader

The course programme covers:

• Describe the nature of the sector of industry and their role and responsibilities as a plant operator  

• Name and explain the purpose of 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  

• Configure and set for site travel  

• Travel over rough, undulating ground, substantial inclines and level surfaces; laden and unladen  

• Manoeuvre in confined spaces  

• Configure and set for extraction and loading duties  

• Explain actions required for hazards, underground and overhead services  

• Extract differing types of materials from stockpiles and other sources  

• Form stockpiles of segregated materials and construct (temporary) ramps  

• Sort and place materials into transporting vehicles and hoppers  

• Backfill, spread and level ground and materials  

• Carry out shut down and securing procedures  

• Explain the loading and unloading procedures for machine transporting.  

The course is delivered through a combination of classroom-based tutorials and practicals. You will be assessed through theory and practical tests.  

You must have passed a CITB Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) test no more than two years before attending this course.

You must also have a good understanding of spoken and written English. Please contact us if you have any concerns in this area.

CPCS Red Trained Operator Card (on successful completion of the CPCS Technical Tests).