A20 Hoist

Course Content:

• Describe the nature of this sector of industry and their role as a plant/equipment operator
• Name and explain the purpose of principle components, the basic construction, controls and terminology
• Confirm competency in line with the manufacturer’s requirements as per the operator’s handbook
• Check the stability, alignment and all-round safety before use
• Ensure that the relevant hoistway protection mechanism is in position before use
• Check that all gates and safety devices function according to specification
• Undertake all the hoist’s pre-use and on-going running checks
• Check the emergency lowering functions
• Explain precautions to be taken for overhead services and other construction site hazards
• Load and unload materials following official manual handling requirements
• Prepare the hoist for the required load(s) and/or passengers
• Operate the plant machinery to the limits of operation both loaded and unloaded
• Comply with signals and instructions
• Explain the hoist’s working limitations
• Place the plant equipment in an out-of-service condition, isolate it and secure it

Duration:

The duration of this course is subject to a variety of factors including candidate experience and prior tuition received, delegate numbers, site restrictions etc. Given this, TUTS don’t adopt a ‘one size fits all’ approach to our course delivery. Please speak to one of our trusted advisors to determine a delivery package that’s specific to you and/or your business.  

Location:

• Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
• Customer site (must meet CPCS specifications)

CITB Grant available?

Yes – please speak to one of our advisors should you require any further information, what’s more TUTS will even assist in claiming any CITB grants available to you.