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Quick Hitch Awareness
Duration: 1-day novice. (must have already completed an excavator novice course)
Overview
This training course is a mix of practical and theory-based exercises, delegates will cover manufacturer and general knowledge and awareness of using a quick hitch with an excavator and participate in practical activities to recognise machine components and functions, best practices, and operating methods to be able to connect various attachments.
Who should attend?
This Quick Hitch Certification is for Plant Operators who need practical and theory-based training and assessment for quick hitch awareness
What you will learn
➢ 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 Quick Hitch to be used
➢ Be able to locate and identify the major components of the Quick Hitch and explain their functions
➢ Identify and maintain PPE appropriate for Quick Hitch use
➢ Be able to explain the different types of Quick hitch devices
➢ Conduct all pre-operational checks in accordance with manufacturer’s and legislative
requirements
➢ Conduct all necessary safety checks at the designated change over area
➢ Fit and remove attachments safely and efficiently
➢ Demonstrate and explain checks for attachment security
➢ Carry out all end of shift and shut down procedures
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Trainer profile
Our trainers and testers have a wealth of industry experience to meet any specific needs of our clients, all trainers have the accreditation needed to meet the requirement of delegates across the Plant and equipment training categories.
Delivery method
Quick hitch Training and testing can be carried out on your site or ours. Our delivery will be a mix of theory and practical exercises to suit the course criteria set and delegates needs.
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What our training customers say
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We look forward to working with you again for future projects.”
NR Events Team“The service you have provided to us has been excellent. Smiths skips have been extremely professional, the drivers are very polite and have helped us out of a few tight spots which has enabled our very tight schedule to finish on time. Overall, the service has been brilliant and we have no hesitation in using your company on further projects around the country.”
JC Construction, Cardiff“We have been working with you for many years now & wouldn’t even consider looking elsewhere after the amazing job that Adam & the team did again this year at USK Show. Our showground looked spotless all day & this is down to your hard work. Thank you for you continued support.”
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