Overview
This course will enable candidates to competently and safely carry out the role of a Trailer Mounted Concrete Pump Operator and achieve a formal qualification.
Course Content
- Describe the nature of the sector of industry and their role and responsibilities as a plant operator
- Name and explain the purpose of principle components, the basic construction, controls and terminology
- Conform with manufacturer’s requirements as per the operator’s handbook, and the relevant regulations and legislation
- Undertake all pre-use checks
- Confirm the position and configure the plant machinery for pumping duties
- Deploy the outriggers to specification (where applicable)
- Arrange, anchor and secure all pipes and lines
- Confirm a given mix is able to be pumped
- Arrange and comply with communication procedures
- Direct the loading/mixer vehicle to position
- Explain action required for hazards, underground and overhead services
- Pump and control materials accurately to the desired pour location
- Explain how blockages occur and solution methods
- Maintain safe working situations
- Carry out shut down and securing procedures
- Complete end-of-use cleaning procedures
Entry Requirements
Candidates must have achieved the relevant CITB Health, Safety & Environment (HS&E) touch-screen-test within 2 years.
Good understanding of spoken and written English.
Duration
This will vary depending on experience, previous training, delegate numbers and site restrictions and we therefore, don’t adopt a ‘one size fits all’ approach to our course delivery. Please speak to one of our trusted advisors to determine a bespoke delivery package.
Location
- Customer Site (Training & Testing) – Site must adhere to CPCS specifications
CITB Grant available?
Yes – please speak to one of our advisors should you require any further information and what’s more we will even assist in claiming any CITB grants available to you.
Next Steps
To upgrade your card to Blue, you will need to complete the Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Plant Operations – Transporting Loads and an Operatives Health, Safety and Environment Test completed within the last 2 years.
Please contact the team for further details.
