QSCS Loading Shovel (Experienced Operator)

This QSCS assessment course in Loading Shovel Operation enables experienced Quarry plant operators to gain recognition for their achievements by way of certification and to comply with statutory regulations.

To train the basic skill requirements, correctional instruction and associated job safety knowledge of basic Loading Shovel operations, in keeping with health and safety legislation. To provide an opportunity for participants to demonstrate their skills, knowledge and attitudes associated with Loading Shovel operations and to obtain the appropriate certification.

The programme will consist of a classroom session of underpinning knowledge relating to Loading Shovel operations, a one-hour practical test and a one-hour related knowledge test.

Course Contents

• Legislation and regulations

• Employer and employee responsibilities

• Safe working practices

• Machine components and functions

• Correct operating techniques

• Pre-use checks and basic maintenance

• Road travel (where permitted)

• Types and characteristics of materials and loads

• Quarry safety

• Shut down and securing procedures

Candidates for this programme must:

• Have at least six months experience on a Loading Shovel in accordance with the 4th Schedule - of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Quarry) Regulations 2014

• The six months experience must be within the last two years.

• Have completed the Completed Candidate Pack

• Be at least 18 years of age

• 1 x Passport Photo

• PPS Number

• PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), i.e. Hard Hat, High Vis Vest, Steel Toe Capped Boots, Gloves.

• Powerpoint presentation

• Practical demonstration

• Theory & Practical Assessment

1 Day

On successful completion candidates will be awarded a QQI Level 5 Certificate and a QSCS Card.

Max 4 per class

Unemployed

If you are unemployed and seeking work, you may be eligible for funding from the Department of Social Protection to cover all, or some of the costs of your training. (means depending, you may be entitled to up to €1000).

Candidates who wish to avail of this must make an appointment with a case officer in their local Intreo office, discuss their case & apply for funding. The candidate will receive a funding application form which they must sign & bring/post to us. Upon completion, we will send this back to the case officer who will then review the funding application.

Upon receiving funding approval in the post from the Department of Social Protection, candidates must then call us to reserve a place on our course. We cannot confirm a place on our course until funding approval is gained.

Employed

If employed within the private sector or are a sole trader, there may also be funding assistance available through Skillnet funding. Skillnet may fund a percentage of your training, if eligible. For more details on this, please contact us on 074 91 27786.