Lorry Loader       Hook; Clamshell Bucket or Hydraulic Grab

Course objectives

• Identify the basic construction, purpose and function of components, and the purpose and use of all controls and gauges.
• Identify and comply with manufacturers instructions in accordance with the operators handbook, other information sources i.e. duties charts, and applicable legislation.
• Carry out all pre-use and running checks of the carrier vehicle, lifting appliance and relevant attachments
• Explain the Safe Working Loads and Duties Chart for the loader.
• Configure the lorry loader and carrier vehicle for site and road travel.
• Manoeuvre the carrier vehicle into position in order to carry out the lifting of various loads.
• Set up carrier vehicle to carry out lifts from minimum to maximum radius.
• Use the correct attachment for the lifting of various loads.
• Lift and place loads at varying radii.
• Load a vehicle in accordance with industry practices.
• Secure various loads on the vehicle bed in accordance with industry practices.
• Keep within safe working parameters.
• Place the loader and carrier vehicle in an out-of-service condition.

Who are the courses for?

Anyone who uses or will be using a lorry loader (with a hook, clamshell bucket or hydraulic clamp) in the land-based industries or construction industry.

Duration/format

Experienced operators – varying depending on experience

Instructor/machine/ trainee ratio

• Lorry loader, complying with safety regulations and in a well-maintained state. This course can be adapted for other small hydraulic cranes such as sea cranes or pier cranes.
• Suitable lifting attachments – clamshell bucket, hydraulic clamp or hook – all correctly certificated.
• Suitable loads to include a load of 75%+ of the SWL of the machine, a non-symmetrical load, a load of 75%+ of the capacity of the machine at maximum horizontal reach
• Suitable site
• Barriers/barrier tapes, signs etc
• A measuring tape of sufficient length, able to measure the maximum radius of the loader
• Operator instruction book for all machinery and attachments
• First Aid equipment complying with the Health and Safety (First Aid) Reg 1981
• Fire extinguisher

Trainee

• Operator instruction book for all machinery and attachments
• Overalls and wet weather clothing
• High visibility jacket
• PPE (eye, head, foot and hand protection)
• Notebook and pencil

Venue

• Dry clean building with room for all machinery to be worked on
• Light and heating if necessary
• Seating and tables for trainees

• Suitable area of land to operate (see above)

Course materials

• Skills guide
• Land-based/CPCS theory test question paper
• Land-based/CPCS operator assessment form