During training courses, you will be shown how to:
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Identify the risk associated with RCI systems and different lifting configurations
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Identify the key components of the RCI system, for their purpose and correct operation
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Interpret information from the RCI system and correct mode
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Identify requirements for LOLER regs and LLE
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Undertake correct start-up procedures, including all safety and function tests, and prepare to work
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Locate correct information from Operators manual
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Correctly lift within the machines SWL
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Correctly lift on cambers and understanding the risks of down/up camber
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Correctly travel with suspended, long loads and through restrictions
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Undertake correct shutdown procedures (machine dependent)
End Point Assessment: Knowledge & skills you will be assessed on (theory / practical)
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Understand current H & S legislation including: lifting operations, lifting equipment regulations and lifting hand signals to BS7121
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Lift the load from minimum radius, position the load at 75% of full radius and rotate for a minimum of 180 degrees.
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Lift the load from minimum radius, position the load at full radius whilst following ground contours and rotate for a minimum of 10 degrees.
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Travel with a load passing through a restriction and over rough terrain, executing left and right hand turns