Trusted A23 Skid Steer Loader Course with MI Construction

Skid Loader Course

Are you looking to gain the skills and certification to operate an A23 Skid Steer Loader safely and effectively? At MI Construction, we provide comprehensive training to help you achieve the CPCS Red Operator Card. Whether you’re a beginner or seeking formal accreditation, this course equips you with the expertise to operate confidently in various environments.

What Is the A23 Skid Steer Loader Course?

The A23 Skid Steer Loader course is designed for individuals with little to no experience operating this type of machinery. It offers hands-on training and theoretical knowledge, preparing candidates to work safely and efficiently on-site. Our fully accredited CPCS test centre at MI Construction ensures you receive professional-level instruction.

What You’ll Learn

Our course covers everything you need to become a competent operator. From understanding the machine’s components to mastering advanced manoeuvres, here’s what the course includes:

  • Identifying and explaining the purpose of key components and controls.
  • Following manufacturers’ guidelines and relevant legislation for safe operation.
  • Conducting thorough pre-use checks to ensure machinery safety.
  • Configuring the skid steer loader for site travel and operation.
  • Navigating various terrains, including rough and sloping ground, both loaded and unloaded.
  • Manoeuvring safely in confined spaces.
  • Extracting and loading different types of materials from stockpiles.
  • Constructing ramps, forming stockpiles, and levelling ground effectively.
  • Understanding hazard mitigation and safety around underground and overhead services.
  • Carrying out proper machine shutdown and securing procedures.
  • Mastering the loading and unloading of the loader for transport.

With our training, you’ll gain both the knowledge and practical skills required to succeed.

Why Choose MI Construction?

At MI Construction, we prioritise high-quality training tailored to industry standards. Our courses, including the Steer Loader course, are designed to empower candidates with confidence and competence. Here’s why trainees choose us:

  • Accredited Test Centre: We’re fully accredited to deliver CPCS training and NVQ qualifications.
  • Experienced Trainers: Our professional instructors ensure every candidate gets personalised support.
  • Flexible Locations: We offer courses at our test centres or on customer sites for convenience.
  • Diverse Offerings: From plant machinery to NVQs, our comprehensive training portfolio meets various industry needs.
Who Should Attend?

The A23 Skid Steer Loader course is ideal for:

  • Individuals starting a career in construction or plant operations.
  • Workers looking to formalise their skills with CPCS certification.
  • Employers seeking professional training for their teams.

This course is open to anyone eager to build their expertise in operating an A23 Skid Steer Loader.

Get Certified with MI Construction

Completing the A23 Skid Steer Loader course at MI Construction is your first step towards the CPCS Red Operator Card. This certification demonstrates your competence and enhances your employability in the construction industry.

Ready to begin your training? Contact MI Construction today to book your course! Visit our Contact Us page or follow us on Facebook for updates and more information.

Elevate Your Skills with the A36 Lorry Loader Course: Essential Training for Operators

If you want to develop your skills in the construction industry, the A36 Lorry Loader Course offered by MI Construction is your gateway to becoming a proficient operator. This course provides high-quality training and testing in the safe and effective use of plant and machinery, enabling candidates to attain the coveted CPCS Red Operator Card. Whether you have limited experience or are completely new to operating a Lorry Loader, this course will equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge.

Comprehensive Training for All Skill Levels

The A36 Lorry Loader Course at MI Construction caters to individuals at all skill levels, particularly those with limited or no prior experience. You’ll learn the fundamentals of operating and maintaining a Lorry Loader safely from the beginning. The course emphasizes the importance of performing thorough pre-start, running checks, and shutdown procedures. Understanding these steps is crucial for ensuring safety and preventing equipment malfunctions.

Mastering Stability Factors and Configurations

A significant aspect of the A36 Lorry Loader Course is understanding stability factors. Properly configuring the Lorry Loader for travel and lifting duties is essential for safe operation. You’ll learn to configure and set the Loader for various tasks, ensuring it is stable whether you travel on-site or on the highway. Participants will practice placing materials onto transporting vehicles and gain insights into the actions required for potential hazards, including underground and overhead services

Navigating Confined Spaces with Confidence

One of the unique challenges of operating a Lorry Loader is manoeuvring in confined spaces. This course teaches you how to travel the vehicle to an area of work safely and efficiently. You’ll practice positioning and configuring the car and Loader crane for lifting duties, deploying stabilizers to specification, and ensuring you can navigate tight spots without compromising safety.

Utilising Technology for Safe Lifting Operations

In today’s world, technology plays a critical role in construction. The A36 Lorry Loader Course includes training on the program, set-up, and compliance with Rated Capacity Indicators (RCI) or Load Moment Indicators (LMI) for lifting duties. Understanding how to identify weights and centres of gravity of loads is crucial for executing safe lifting operations. With this knowledge, you’ll be prepared to lift various loads using the full radius and slewing capabilities of the Loader crane, ensuring precision and safety in every operation.

Conclusion: Your Path to Becoming a Certified Operator

By the end of the A36 Lorry Loader Course, you will be well-versed in maintaining safe working conditions and know how to carry out shutdown and securing procedures. This comprehensive training prepares you for a successful career in the construction industry, ensuring that you can confidently operate a Lorry Loader and handle all associated responsibilities.

Enrol in the A36 Lorry Loader Course at MI Construction today and take the first step toward achieving your CPCS Red Operator Card. This course enhances your skills and opens up new opportunities in the construction world. Equip yourself with the knowledge and training necessary to excel as a Lorry Loader operator and make a meaningful impact on your job site!

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Mastering the A40 Slinger Signaller Course: Your Pathway to Safe Lifting Operations

Slinger Signaller

In the construction industry, safety and efficiency are paramount. The A40 Slinger Signaller Course is essential for anyone looking to excel in lifting operations. By enrolling in this course, you gain the skills to manage crane operations effectively, ensuring that loads of various weights and dimensions are handled safely.

Establishing Load Specifications

A Slinger Signaller plays a vital role in ensuring the health and safety of everyone on a construction site. Their primary responsibility is to work alongside crane operators, providing supervision and safe directions from ground level during lifting operations. A key focus of the A40 Slinger Signaller Course is teaching participants how to accurately establish the weight and dimensions of loads. This information is crucial for maintaining safety, as crane operators often have a restricted view of their surroundings. By mastering this communication, participants can help prevent accidents and ensure the crane operates within its safe lifting limits.

Effective Signaling Techniques

Effective communication is at the heart of safe lifting operations. The A40 Slinger Signaller Course teaches participants standardised hand signals as outlined in BS7121, the code of practice for the safe use of cranes. These signals must be unambiguous, allowing the crane operator to manoeuvre loads safely and efficiently. Mastering these signalling techniques enhances lifting operations’ safety and efficiency. Participants also learn to adapt their communication methods when conditions change, such as using two-way radios in adverse weather.

Understanding Your Role as a Plant Operator

Taking the A40 Slinger Signaller Course helps you understand your role within the broader context of the construction industry. As a Slinger Signaller, you become the crane operator’s eyes and ears on the ground. This allows you to identify potential hazards that could compromise safety during lifting operations. Moreover, this vital oversight significantly reduces the risk of accidents, which, if mistakes occur, can be fatal. With this training, you will not only gain essential skills but also the confidence to take on critical responsibilities. Ultimately, your actions will directly impact the safety of your team and the overall success of the project.

Pre-Use Checks and Maintenance

A critical component of the A40 Slinger Signaller Course is learning to conduct pre-use checks on lifting accessories. By mastering this skill, you will be able to identify non-serviceable items and assess the serviceability of lifting equipment. Additionally, understanding how to maintain and store lifting accessories safely is crucial, as it helps prolong their lifespan and ensures they remain in optimal condition. Furthermore, this training fosters a culture of safety and responsibility, reinforcing the importance of regular equipment checks. Ultimately, it highlights the essential role of Slinger Signallers in preparing for and managing safe lifting operations.

Conclusion: Your Gateway into the Lifting Industry

The A40 Slinger Signaller Course is an ideal entry point into the lifting industry, equipping you with the knowledge and skills needed for success. By providing high-quality training in the safe and effective use of plant and machinery, this course enables you to attain the CPCS Red Operator Card. Whether you are new to the field or looking to refresh your skills, this training is essential for anyone serious about a career in lifting operations. At MI Construction, we are committed to helping you become a skilled and responsible operator. Enroll today and take the first step toward a rewarding career in lifting operations with MI Construction!

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CPCS Emergency COVID-19 Card

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NOCN Job Cards is aware that some individuals in the future will have difficulty renewing or updating their CPCS cards due to issues caused by COVID-19.

Difficulties in renewing may take the form of not being able to make HSE tests or CPCS renewal tests as Pearson VUE and many Internet Test Centers are closed. We also know it will be difficult to complete Vocational Qualifications in the next few months.

The industry has welcomed CPCS and NOCN Job Cards’ advice on the relaxation by sites on cards that have expired. On March 16th CPCS recommend to employers that their sites could be more lenient on accepting cards that have expired from mid-March onwards until the Covid-19 situation has been brought more under control. This is, of course, the Employers’ choice and decision. However, some employers require further controls and a longer-term solution to this issue.

Due to this and after strong industry direction CPCS is providing the ability to apply for an Emergency CPCS Card which would be valid for 12 months for those unable to renew cards or upgrade cards due to not being able to renew their HSE test or Renewal Test.

This card will also be available for individuals on a Red card which is expiring and they have been prevented from completing their Vocational Qualification due to the COVID-19 situation. Proof of Qualification Registration is necessary, however, if this is with Cskills Awards/NOCN then we can check this digitally without the applicant needing to provide anything.

This card is to support employers and individuals who do not wish to accept expired cards, giving our beneficiaries choice.

Apply Online or  Download the Form

The cost of this card will be £15

Who should use this card?

Can I renew my card without an in-date HS&E test?
Yes, we will issue an emergency card – please use this form

Can I renew my card without completing the Renewal Test(s)?
Yes, we will issue an emergency card – please use this form

Can I extend my Red card as I am registered for a Vocational Qualification, but my assessment cannot be completed so I can’t finish the qualification?
Yes, we will issue an emergency card – please use this form

I have not recorded sufficient hours in my CPCS logbook but cannot do my On-Site-Assessments (OSA).
CPCS will issue you with an emergency card – please use this form

HS&E Test for tester Card Renewals (MAP Test), A61 Appointed Person (MAP Test) and A62 Crane Supervisor (Supervisors test)
The same rules apply we will issue emergency cards for these occupations – please use this form

I cannot complete my Vocational Qualification “VQ” to upgrade my card to blue.
CPCS will issue you an emergency card to keep you working – please use this form

For any other applications please use the normal card application process

NOCN Coronavirus Update for Customers

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The growing concerns surrounding Coronavirus (COVID-19) are likely to impact CPCS Test Centres and Cardholders, please see the latest updates below:

1. Cancelled / Missed tests

We know that many tests are being cancelled or are not able to be delivered. For this reason we are content for Centres to postpone tests until a time when it is safe to do so. Please email your named contact and they will do this for you. They require the Batch Number of the test being postponed and the date you want to postpone it until. If you don’t know a date, please use 1st September. Once you know the date you want to move the test to please email your named contact with the Batch Number and the correct date. This will not result in you being invoiced twice. If you completely cancel a test you will end up being charged for any replacement/new registration by our automated system.

2. CPCS plan to relax notification rules and be flexible during the Covid 19 period

We will allow late notifications, change of address, potentially allow testing to be done on other sites if a particular area is affected by Covid 19, providing all CPCS test criteria can be met. Although we will allow flexibility, all changes to notifications must still be approved by the sector EQA team. This will allow the use of unused facilities and equipment during any periods of partial shut down.

3. CPCS Advice on accepting recently out of date cards on site

We have been asked by industry to relax the rules over expired cards onsite. Please see this poster that has been sent to industry suggesting this.

4. Pearson VUE Test Centres

Pearson VUE are currently working to 50% capacity to allow safe distances between people whilst they are undertaking tests. Pearson VUE are keeping us updated daily with any change to their services, as soon as we hear anything different we will re-communicated any new information. We are hearing that Pearson VUE centres are actually closed, but we have not been told this officially.

5. Our resilience for the situation

Currently we are all coming into the office, but the NOCN team have tested contingency plans to work from home if necessary; taking calls, replying to emails and processing applications. Our printers are also planning on providing a skeleton crew to continue printing cards through out the period, although we must all follow Government guidelines. Card delivery times could also be affected by how Royal Mail’s ability to adhere to their current operating levels. We therefore feel that we will be able to provide some level of continuous service to the sector, however, there will inevitably be some disruption.

CPCS Banked Categories

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What is a CPCS banked category?

Example; I held a CPCS blue competence card which had the following categories;

  • 360 Excavator Tracked
  • Forward Tipping Dumper Wheeled
  • Wheeled loading Shovel

When I last renewed my CPCS card I had not been operating the Wheeled Loading Shovel or the Forward Tipping Dumper, so my employer said I could not renew these categories, therefore my current card only shows;

  • 360 Tracked Excavator

How do I get the categories back on my CPCS Card and what are the CPCS rules?

Categories not applied for at the time of renewal may be ‘banked’ and can be claimed at a later within a 5-year period providing the following rules are met;

  • You hold a valid HS&E test (two years)
  • You Hold a valid Renewal Test for the category grouping, check here.
  • You have recorded 300 hours operating experience (per category or scheme rules in the last 5 years or If you have not recorded sufficient hours detailing operating experience then you can complete a CPCS On Site Assessment (OSA) these can be booked with any test centre in the UK that has accreditation to deliver the specific category please use the Test Centre Search.

 

The Competent Operator Card start date will be the date from the original expiry date of the previous Competent Operator Card, Therefore, it is important to start the renewal process as soon as possible.

More information on specifics can be found in the Scheme Booklet for Operators.

 

Banked categories can only be re-instated within a 5-year period, if categories are older than this these rules do not apply.

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CPCS application update

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1. Applications Backlog

Where we have the correct HSE test, photo and CPCS test results that match with CITB/Pearson VUE data. There are still outstanding data issues remaining between CPCS, Pearson VUE and CITB, but these have been significantly reduced with you help and assistance.

2. Notifications Resulted as Achieved through Test Centre Management System

For all notifications where we can match the correct HSE data, photo and CPCS test results, cards are now being dispatched within SLA of 15 working days.

3. Card renewals/applications

We are processing new applications as quickly as possible. All applications that have met scheme requirements have been processed and have been sent to print.

Applications that are incorrect, incomplete, or where an assessment has been failed will receive Rejection letters.  Rejection letters will be sent to the applicant who requested the card. Please check that applications have all the correct information entered. An extra check will save a lot of time waiting and chasing for a card.

4. Test Centres; Carding Without Application

We are processing all Carding Without Applications as soon as possible, providing we can match for all HS&E data with CITB.

CPCS Update – March

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CPCS / NOCN would like to thank you for all your support over the past months of difficulty, since the transfer of CPCS data, and apologise again for the challenges that this has caused you and your customers. 

Card Applications Update

Our team of temporary and permanent staff have been working overtime on evenings and at weekends to put the card processing on track.  We are making good progress and have processed, printed and despatched 13,698 CPCS cards to date (week ending 6th March).

Incorrect cards

Unfortunately, we are still having some problems with incorrect cards, and these are being re-issued as a priority.  SMART data is being updated or turned off where necessary, so Card Checker is corrected immediately.  We have updated the IT system to avoid repeat errors and apologise for the inconvenience that this has caused.

To help us focus on these incorrect cards, we have set up a specific mailbox for all incorrect card enquiries:   incorrectcards@jobcards.org.   CPCS card carrier letters are also being updated with this mail address so that we can quickly resolve any issues.  Please only use this email address if you have any issues with incorrect cards to enable us to resolve any issues as soon as possible – all other queries please email: enquiries@jobcards.org

Card Fraud

Cardholder details are visible on the online Card Checker within a few hours of an application completing the print processing stage.  The new CPCS SMART system protects against card fraud, as a fraudulent card will not link through to the online Card Checker. You may encounter issues around tapping the card with your NFC devices, if the card links to MyTag and you get an error code please also report this to the email address incorrectcards@jobcards.org.  We are aware that the new card designs are already being fraudulently copied. Tapping the card on any NFC enabled device will ensure that the integrity of the system is retained.

Grant Payments

We have been working closely with CITB to enable CITB to pay grants to employers for CPCS theory and practical tests that have been achieved.  Grant payments are now being processed by CITB for these achievements and employers should be receiving automated grant payments and grant remittance forms. All grant queries should go to levy.grant@citb.co.uk.  If employers have missed Grant then they can claim this from CITB via the ‘missed Grant’ process.

Customer Call Volumes

Despite improvements we are still experiencing high customer call volumes, we have implemented a new phone strategy which has reduced customer call time significantly. If you are a test centre we would still advise you to email your dedicated customer coordinator to ask for a call back to save you time.

CPCS NOCN JOB CARDS UPDATES

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Apology

At NOCN Group, we are all deeply sorry and like you frustrated by the issues that our customers have experienced in the weeks since the CPCS transfer.  Please know we are doing all we can to rectify the issues as quickly as possible.  The CPCS Team is being supported by colleagues from all areas of NOCN Group to resolve your ongoing issues, this is our number one priority.  We are working positively and closely with CITB, and the industry supplier for HS&E tests, to resolve the issue with mismatched data, one of the main delays to processing.

Hopefully, the update below will show what we have been working on, and we are working to rectify issues daily.  Please email any feedback to marketing@nocn.org.uk and the team can pass to the relevant department.  Once the transfer issues have been resolved we want to work with all our customers to build the scheme up to new levels of excellence.

We need your help to do this.

Apologies again,

Mark Buckton, Executive Director of Job Cards and Services

Processing Update

We are now processing individual applications from 15 January, and CWAs from 10 January, for all cards which have correct data across the 3 interacting systems of CITB, their HS&E Test supplier and ourselves.

However, there are a number of cards still ‘stuck’ in the system, and we are trying to get these through as soon as possible.

The main reasons for these delays are:

  • Missing HS&E test results – as previously communicated, this is happening where the industry supplier for HS&E tests have incorrect candidate details (such as name, DOB or NI number) and our system is unable to match to CITB records. We are working with CITB to help them clean their data so that we are able to match these records.
  • Missing Photograph – this is related to the above HS&E issue.
  • Orphan Components – in some cases the system is recognising the endorsement but not the “parent” category. We are manually processing these.

We are very sorry for the delays to these cards, and we are working as hard as we can to clear the backlog.  We are liaising with the industry supplier for HS&E tests and CITB at the highest level to overcome the barriers caused by having three sets of records to produce a single card.

Card Checker Online

Test centres, employers and individuals can use Card Checker to see their CPCS history and which categories / cards are currently active. On this tool you can check CPCS records alongside CISRS records and Health, Safety and Environment test records.

CARD CHECKER

Test Centre Search Tool Online

Learners can use this to find centres near to them who offer the CPCS categories they want to be tested in. It is improved from the out of use CITB tool as it now searches based on distance from the postcode you input, rather than giving you an alphabetical list of centres in the sector.

Test Centre Search

Renewal Test Tool Online

Learners can use this to confirm which CPCS renewal tests they need to take. All of our factsheets are held on the Renewal Test Tool. This replaces CITB’s Module Matcher.

Renewal Test Tool

Action Minutes from the December CPCS Management Committee

  • Management Committee were updated on the transfer including data that was missing in the move of systems
  • Staffing has increased to deal with calls, emails and processing of cards
  • NOCN confirmed that testing of the new systems happened prior to go live, but there were unanticipated complications such as missing data
  • A new dedicated phone line was set up where customers can book renewal tests. This phone number (available from 1 Jan 2020) is 0300 499 1900.
  • Management Committee made it known that they do not want the term ‘Grandfather Rights’ to be used in reference to Industry Accreditation in the future.
  • Confirmation that the news on Industry Accreditation was well received by industry.
  • NFDC requested on behalf of their federation that Asbestos Awareness Training be a mandatory pre-requisite for demolition categories held on CPCS cards. This will be raised at the next Management Committee meeting in March.
  • NFDC raised a question about whether Demolition Rigged Plant Platforms should be endorsed under Tracked or Wheeled. It was confirmed that the tracked or wheeled endorsements cover all and ensure safety.
  • NFDC requested clarification of whether NOCN CPCS’ Industry Accreditation requirements also covered those with demolition categories. Confirmation was given that yes, all categories are covered by the requirements.
  • The Committee agreed that a two-year extension could be given where testers come up for renewal this year, this gives more opportunity to put a new tester renewal programme in place.
  • The committee requested that an additional Test Centre Academy be made available in Wales. NOCN agreed to work towards this in 2020.
  • The Committee approved the change in Excavator A59 test area size from 90x90m to 60x60m. Documents will be amended and this will be introduced in the next Test Centre Newsletter (beginning of Feb 2020).
  • Trialling and testing to be done on changes to Plant and Vehicle Marshaller. The outcomes of this will be communicated and introduced in the next Test Centre Newsletter (beginning of Feb 2020).
  • NOCN confirmed a Construction Project Team has been established in NOCN to help us build employer contacts which were not a part of the sale from CITB.
  • CPA raised for information that there were two fatalities with excavators towards the end of 2019. CPA will be putting together some guidance.
  • Management Committee raised the point whether fully qualified international workers could gain their competent operator card without having to obtain an NVQ. NOCN will investigate this.