Maintenance & Safe Use of Small Plant & Machinery

Overview

Power tools, generators, rollers, screeds and other small machines are basic equipment used in the everyday operation of any roading or civil contracting company. 

The proper care and correct use of such small plant enhances work practices and improves productivity.  A variety of equipment is demonstrated in this course to illustrate key principles and safety procedures. 

Small equipment can often contribute to accidents so a thorough understanding of their use is important.

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Length

2 day course.

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Facilitator

Don Macbeth

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Cost

$640.00 per person + GST

(Minimum numbers apply before a course is confirmed)

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Topics include

  • Selection of small plant and machinery
  • Function, components, maintenance of small plant
  • Pavement breakers, saws, pumps, small rollers, generators, chainsaws, vibrating plates, screeds, power rammers, etc
  • Safe operation of small plant and power tools
  • Routine inspection and servicing
  • Reservoirs, cooling, lubricating and fuel levels
  • Electrical and pneumatic systems
  • Contamination and cleaning
  • Productivity problems and wastage
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On completion of this course participants will

  • Understand the basic mechanical safety requirements of the plant
  • Operate a range of small plant safely
  • Know correct procedures for storing and utilising small plant effectively
  • Maintain and operate generators and compressors
  • Use a pavement breaker safely and effectively.
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National Qualification information

This course may be used to contribute towards the theoretical requirements of the following unit standards:

  • 6457  Use generator and compressor for civil construction.
  • 6465  Operate a power-driven rotary broom.
  • 6467  Operate a plate-compactor on civil construction materials.
  • 6469  Maintain small plant and equipment on civil construction works
  • 6470  Operate a handheld pavement breaker.
  • 6477  Hand spread materials and assist mechanical compacting plant on civil construction works.
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Who should attend

Both new and experienced operators.

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Online Registration

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