Course Syllabus
Road Sweeper/Suction Unit
Duration: Novice Operator – 2 Days
Experienced Operator – 1 Day
Ratio: 1 Vehicle 3 Candidates: 1 Instructor
1. Aim
To provide the theoretical and practical knowledge required to safely operate a gully emptier and jetting unit.
2. Elements
The course will comprise of theoretical and practical instruction operating a gully emptier and jetting unit covering the following:
2.1 Responsibilities under the Health & Safety at Work Act (1974) and PUWER.
2.2 Safe operator practices
2.3 Daily/Weekly maintenance requirements
2.4 Identification of components and pre-shift checks
2.5 Start up procedures
2.6 Factors affecting stability
2.7 Motive and hydraulic controls
2.8 Manoeuvring
2.9 Parking and post-stop checks
3. Knowledge
On successful completion of gully emptier and jetting unit training, candidates will have an understanding of the following:
3.1 The need to train and statutory requirements
3.2 Understanding machine stability and limitations
3.3 Causes of accidents: risk associated with mobile plant
3.4 Safe operator practices
3.5 Pre-shift checks: start up procedures and safety checks
3.6 Daily and weekly maintenance requirements
3.7 Safe parking, re-fueling and post-stop checks
4. Skill
On successful completion of gully emptier and jetting unit training, candidates will have demonstrated to a basic operational standard of all the following:
4.1 Pre-shift safety checks and start-up procedures
4.2 The ability to manoeuvre and operate the vehicle correctly within the manufacture’s recommendations and to operator’s safety code
4.3 Correctly park, shut down and secure the vehicle
4.4 Carry out post-stop inspection