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The course covers:

  • Health and safety legislation
  • Controls
  • Pre-start checks
  • Operation of the suction sweeper
  • Manoeuvring
  • Mounted implements
  • PTOs.
Suction Sweeper (Skills Card)

Delivery method

Theory and Practical

Recognised by

Lantra Awards

Who should attend?

This course has been designed for anyone who operates a suction sweeper, on construction sites, landfills, public highways, industrial sites and at outdoor events.

What will be covered?

By the end of the course the learners will be able to:

  • Perform a risk assessment
  • Mount and dismount safely
  • Understand the purpose and meaning of the instrumentation
  • Understand the function of all controls
  • Understand the hazards associated with using controls
  • Understand the reasons for daily checks
  • Start and stop the engine in a safe manner
  • Be competent in driving the suction sweeper whilst operating controls
  • Leave the suction sweeper in a safe state
  • Understand reasons for daily checks
  • Perform checking of the lubrication and ensure the unit is in a safe road going state
  • Assess the minimum turning circle of the machine
  • Empty unit in accordance with company environmental procedures.

Other areas of interest

We offer a wide range of training courses in construction related plant machinery equipment.

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