The Sheffield College is proud to have partnered with Van-Elle Ltd to deliver first-class construction services training courses for businesses and individuals.
Course Outline
This course is for people who want the knowledge and skills to operate concrete pumps.
This course will provide you with knowledge and understanding of:
- Having a basic understanding of the industry, your responsibilities as a plant operator and the dangers of working in the industry
- Explaining the purpose of principal plant components, the basic controls and the correct terminology
- Conforming with requirements of the manufacturer’s handbook and legislation requirements
- Having the ability to explain all relevant documentation
- Conducting all pre-operational checks in accordance with manufacturer’s and legislative requirements
- Configuring and setting up for travel (site and highway)
- Manoeuvring the vehicle to an area of work
- Manoeuvring the vehicle in confined areas
- Positioning and configuring the vehicle for pumping duties
- Deploying the outriggers to specification
- Arranging, anchoring and securing all pipes and lines
- Confirming a given mix is available to be pumped
- Arranging, using and complying with communication procedures
- Direct the loading/mixer vehicle to position
- Explaining actions that are required for hazards, underground and overhead services
- Pumping and controlling materials accurately to the desired pour location
- Explaining how blockages occur and give solution methods
- Maintaining safe working situations
- Complete end-of-use cleaning procedures
- Carrying out all end of shift and shut down procedures
You will upon passing receive an NPORS Operator card. If you require the CSCS logo on the card, this will be a Red Trained Operator NPORS-CSCS card. If you don’t require the CSCS logo, this will be a traditional NPORS card.
Delivery mode
Full Course – 5 days
Experienced Worker Test – 1 day
Class size
Full Course – 3 students
Experienced Worker Test – 6 students
Price
£275 per delegate
Get in touch
If you would like to discuss this training programme in more detail or wish to book a place, please get in touch.
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