Course Overview
We specialise in providing on-site training and this course is delivered using a mixture
of both classroom based tutorial and practical machine operating, testing and a final
course assessment.

Course Structure
Crusher

• Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry
• and their responsibilities as a plant operator
• Have a working knowledge of the manufacturer’s handbook for the particular
• machine to be used
• Be able to locate and identify the major components of the machine and explain their
• functions
• Be able to locate and identify how to use the remote control
• Conduct all pre-operational checks in accordance with manufacturer’s and
• legislative requirements
• Identify and maintain appropriate PPE
• Safely mount and dismount the crusher
• Start and stop the engine, belts, feeder, jaws / hammers safely
• Configure the machine for travel and manoeuvre it safely across varying terrain
• Conduct all necessary safety checks at the work area
• Explain the different types of crushers, the advantages and disadvantages of using
• and how they crush the desired material
• Communicate with loading operator establishing agreed signs, desired product size
• and production speed
• Carry out an emergency stop / safety precautions
• Carry out crushing tasks
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of loading and unloading procedures for
• crusher transportation
• Environmental considerations
• Carry out all end of shift and shut down procedures

Screener

• Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry
• and their responsibilities as a plant operator
• Have a working knowledge of the manufacturer’s handbook for the particular
• machine to be used
• Be able to locate and identify the major components of the machine and explain their
• functions
• Be able to locate, identify and use the remote control
• Conduct all pre-operational checks in accordance with manufacturer’s and
• legislative requirements
• Identify and maintain PPE appropriate to the screener
• Safely mount and dismount the screener
• Start and stop the engine, belts, feeder, and screens safely
• Configure the machine for travel and manoeuvre it safely across varying terrain
• Conduct all necessary safety checks at the work area
• Explain different types of screeners, their advantages and dis-advantages of using,
• how they segregate the desired material
• Communicate with loading operator establishing agreed signs, desired product size
• and production speed
• Carry out an emergency stop / safety precautions
• Carry out screening tasks
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of loading and unloading procedures for
• screener transportation
• Environmental considerations
• Carry out all end of shift and shut down procedures

Course Duration
The level of course required will be determined upon application and
confirmation of an individual’s experience.

Novice Course Cost

• £875+ vat

Availability upon request

Location

• Midland Plant Training and Testing, Brownhills, WS8 7DL
• Onsite

Course Completion
Successful candidates will receive a the appropriate NPORS Card.