Provides the skills and underpinning knowledge required to be able to undertake Machine Operating duties safely including:

• The necessary pre-start and pre-work machine functional checks
• The hazards
• Risks specific to operation
• Communication protocols
• Terminology and methods used to identify components
• The operation of the host machine and attachment
• Defect monitoring
• How to use the attachment safely
• The correct and safe methods of shut down isolate and secure
• The safe use of the host machine including travelling and working
• Actions to take in an emergency situation