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How long is a novice forklift course?

Course Training, Forklift TrainingMay 30, 20233KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Considering whether to embark on forklift truck novice training? Regardless of whether you’re new to operating heavy machinery or have been interested in construction and warehousing for a while now, we can help. Below, our expert team of qualified forklift operator instructors explains exactly what to expect when you decide to undergo forklift novice training.…

How often do you need forklift refresher training?

Course Training, Forklift TrainingJanuary 23, 20233KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Is your forklift knowledge in need of updating? Maybe you have had a change of career since you first trained as a forklift operator or perhaps it’s been a while since you got behind the wheel of a B2 forklift. Whatever your reasoning for considering additional forklift truck training, we can help you identify the…

How do you become a reach truck driver?

Course Training, Forklift Training, IndustrialJanuary 20, 20233KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Keen to develop your construction and warehousing career? Why not consider becoming a qualified reach truck driver? To help you decide whether this is the right route for you, we outline the essential qualifications and degree of reach truck forklift training every reach truck driver should possess before applying for one of these positions. Below,…

Apprenticeship Telehandler Training Plant Operations

Popular telehandler types and their benefits

Course Training, Plant MachineryJune 29, 20223KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Telescopic handlers are versatile lifting machines that come in different shapes and sizes. When choosing the right type of telehandler for the job there are several factors you should take into consideration, including: How high the telehandler needs to reach. How much the load weighs. How much space there will be to manoeuvre the machine.…

How to operate a JCB telescopic handler

Course Training, Plant MachineryJune 28, 20223KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Before operating a telehandler, you will need to have received telescopic handler training in how to operate one safely. Telescopic handlers, or telehandlers for short, are versatile pieces of equipment used in a variety of industries to lift and move heavy loads easily. Getting to grips with how to operate a telescopic handler is not…

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Tips for safe lifting operations on construction sites

Construction, Course TrainingApril 14, 20223KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Lifting equipment plays an important part in the efficient and smooth running of a construction site when used safely and according to the relevant health and safety regulations. Lifting equipment is used to transport large, bulky, or heavy loads from one area to another. Any person involved in the planning of lifting operations, or operation…

What to expect on a slinger signaller course

Course TrainingMarch 9, 20223KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Slinger signaller training equips individuals with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills they require to competently work as signallers in the construction industry. The slinger signaller is part of the lifting team and works alongside other members of the team to ensure that lifting operations are carried out safely. Signallers play a crucial role in…

What’s the difference between a banksman and a slinger?

Course Training, SB Skills Solutions NewsMarch 2, 20224KViews 0Likes 0Comments

In construction, the banksman and the slinger signaller both play an important part in minimising risk and making the building site a safer place to work. In this article, we will look at the key differences and similarities between a banksman and a slinger on a construction site. What is a banksman? Building sites use…

What are the day-to-day duties of a Slinger Signaller?

Course Training, SB Skills Solutions NewsMarch 2, 20223KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Are you considering a career in construction working as a slinger signaller? Slinger signallers work closely alongside the lifting team on a construction site to ensure that all lifting operations are being carried out safely. To work as a slinger signaller, you’ll need to have good observation and communication skills and an excellent understanding of…

How to Operate a Tracked 360° Excavator

Course Training, Plant MachineryFebruary 11, 20223KViews 0Likes 0Comments

The 360 Excavator is a key piece of machinery on most construction sites and particularly on groundwork sites. A 360 Excavator can be a dangerous tool when used incorrectly but can be used with great safety when an operator has been trained well and follows all safety precautions. Learning the controls to move the digger…

Pre-Start Checks for 360 Excavator

Course Training, Plant MachineryFebruary 10, 20223KViews 0Likes 0Comments

When operating a 360 excavator, safety is of prime importance. For this reason, comprehensive pre-start checks are a must before utilising any piece of equipment. Our Excavator Training courses provide you with the relevant knowledge required to safely operate these machines. This includes teaching you the relevant pre-start checks for the excavator. Why Excavator Pre-Start…

Slinger Signallers provide safe direction to the crane operators

How to Become a Slinger Signaller

Construction, Course TrainingSeptember 22, 20203KViews 0Likes 0Comments

The slinger signaller has a vital role to play on a construction site, providing essential safety directions and supervising lifts. The slinger signaller works closely with and alongside lifting teams. This is a highly responsible job since the slinger signaller is acting as the eyes and ears of the crane operator. To become a slinger…

Guide to Telescopic Handler Training

Course Training, Plant MachineryAugust 4, 20203KViews 0Likes 0Comments

The telescopic handler training course is aimed at providing operators with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills to safely operate Telescopic Handlers or Telehandlers on construction sites. The telescopic handler forklifts are widely-used within the construction, agriculture and warehousing industry. The primary use of telehandlers is for lifting pallet boards, and they can move heavy…

The difference between NPORS and CPCS

Construction News, Course Training, CPCS Blogs, NPORSFebruary 13, 20203KViews 0Likes 0Comments

What is CPCS CPCS or the Construction Plant Competency Scheme is a plant-based accreditation that tests a delegates knowledge and competency on the machine of choice. This accreditation uses a 2-card scheme to confirm levels of competency and training. The Red Trained Operator card is the first card in the scheme which expires after…

Roofing and Cladding Training

Course Training, RoofingFebruary 18, 20193KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Roofing or domestic roof construction is the process of creating the ‘framing and roof covering that is found on most detached houses in cold and temperate climates.’ Most buildings are built using timber as the main framework for the shape of the roof. This is then followed by cladding; the applying of materials on top to protect against the…