Provision of Access, Hand, Mobile and Small Plant Operator Training

South Lanarkshire Council has a requirement under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 and the Manual Handling Operations Regulation 1992 to deliver the appropriate training courses to its employees. There is an ongoing requirement for employees to obtain operator training in the following areas: lifting and access equipment, hand held plant, operation of mobile and small plant, and there is a requirement for the following accreditations: IPAF, PASMA, NPROS Accredited and City & Guilds various levels.

IPAF Accredited: For some courses in lot 1, a provider must be an approved IPAF training centre, able to deliver IPAF accredited courses. The training requirements within this Lot will include: 2.1 Operation of a 180 deg excavator below 10 tonnes 2.2 Operation of a 360 deg excavator below 10 tonnes 2.3 Operation of a telescopic handler with forks and buckets. 2.4 Operation of a lorry mounted hydraulic loader to load and unload using a clamshell bucket. 2.5 Operation of a wheeled or tracked forward tipping dumper. 2.6 Operation of a loading shovel 2.7 Operation of a counterbalance forklift 2.8 Operation of an asphalt chipper spreader 2.9 Quick Hitch Awareness training 2.10 How to manage operations as an appointed safety person - slinger signaller.

Accreditation NPORS: For some courses in lot 2, provider must be an approved NPORS training centre, able to deliver NPORS accredited courses, able to issue NPORS Cards and registration lasting 5 years The training required within this Lot will include: 3.1 Chainsaw maintenance and cross cutting. 3.2 Felling and processing trees up to 380mm in diameter. 3.3 Felling and processing trees above 380mm in diameter. 3.4 Aerial tree pruning. 3.5 Severing uprooted or windblown trees using a chainsaw. 3.6 Assisted fell operations using non-return pull lines, hand and mechanical winches. 3.7 Aerial cutting of trees with a chainsaw. 3.8 Aerial tree rigging using rope rigging and lifting gear. 3.9 The safe use of stump grinder. 3.10 Safe use of manually fed wood chipper. 3.11 Tree climbing and rescue using ladders and climbing equipment.(Level 2) 3.12 Tree climbing and rescue using ladders and climbing equipment (Level 3) Accreditation City & Guilds: For all courses in lot 3, a provider must be an approved City and Guilds centre, able to deliver and assess City and Guilds Land Based Services (formerly NPTC) qualifications.

This course will provide employees with the practical skills and knowledge necessary to prepare and safely operate a Core Cutter correctly in line with health and safety requirements By the end of the event, learners will be able to: 5.1 Apply the Provision and use of Work Equipment Regulations. Highlight safe working practices when using apparatus.

Define markings on power tools and determine usage. Provide guidelines for safety guards, goggles, and procedures Identify components parts.

Provide information regarding maintenance. This course will provide employees with the practical skills and knowledge necessary to prepare and safely operate a Sit-in All-Terrain Vehicle correctly in line with health and safety requirements.

By the end of the event, learners will be able to: 6.1 Comply with legal requirements with an emphasis on Safe Practice. Identify the risks associated with using a sit-in ATV.

Select and use appropriate PPE. Understand the main causes of accidents.

Identify the controls and components. Understand the function of all instruments.

Identify and understand drive train. Carry out daily checks as indicated in the Operator’s Manual.

Carry out appropriate pre-start checks. Identify and report any faults.

Start up and drive over a variety of terrain and ground conditions. Carry out a ‘Failed Hill’ climb.

Carry out a Risk Assessment and plan the route. Operate the Sit-in ATV safely on a variety of slopes and terrain.

Identify loading bed /towing capacities. Drive with loads and trailed equipment.

Load and secure for transport on the road. Understand legal and practical requirements for travelling on the public road.

Identify track profile and weight transfer. Load and unload machine from trailer/lorry.