A68 Plant Driver/Mover

The course programme covers:

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

• Name and explain the purpose of principal components, the basic construction, controls and terminology  

• Conform with manufacturer’s requirements as per the operator’s manual, other types of information source and relevant regulations and legislation  

• Undertake all pre-use checks  

• Configure and ready for travel  

• Travel the machine over a variety of relevant surfaces and gradients (where applicable) 

• Travel and manoeuvre in confined spaces  

• Identify and explain actions required for hazards, underground and overhead services  

• Ensure the area and transporter are prepared for loading and unloading operations  

• Configure the machine for manoeuvring onto and off a relevant transporter  

• Explain the requirements that determine the suitability of the transporter to the machine  

• Explain how environmental issues can affect the loading and unloading procedure  

• Explain issues relating to the loading and unloading of plant on or near to the public highway  

• Manoeuvre a relevant machine onto and from a given transporter following given signals  

• Configure the machine for transport following given instructions  

• Egress and access the operating position/cab whilst on the transporter  

• Select suitable parking places  

• Carry out shut down and securing procedures.   

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).