To enable a national standard to be set within the schemes for various categories of plant, the total minimum number of accumulated training hours for a complete novice is as follows, in order to cover the mandatory module criteria:

Agricultural tractor, 28 hours Crawler crane, 70 hours Crawler tractor / dozer, 70 hours Crawler tractor / side-boom, 35 hours Crusher, 28 hours Dump truck articulated, 35 hours Dump truck rigid, 35 hours Excavator 180, 70 hours Excavator 360, 70 hours Forward tipping dumper, 24 hours Grader, 70 hours Industrial forklift, 35 hours Lorry loader, 35 hours MEWP boom, 14 hours

MEWP scissor, 14 hours Mobile crane, 70 hours Ride on roller, 28 hours Rough terrain fork-lift, 35 hours Screener, 28 hours Skid steer loader, 35 hours Skip handler, 28 hours Slinger / signaller, 21 hours Soil / landfill compactor, 35 hours Telescopic handler, 35 hours Tower crane, 70 hours Tracked loading shovel, 70 hours Wheeled loading shovel, 35 hours

Candidates are required to complete a self-profile form to determine the level of experience on their specific item of plant. The more experience a candidate has, reduces the number of required accumulated training hours.

To book a course or to discuss your requirements with a member of our team, contact us now on 01395 446446 or email info@cartergroup.co.uk