EasTec UK Ltd is able to supply a wide range of courses covering the use of machinery and heavy plant. Some of our most popular courses include:
Forklift Truck Group 1 or Group 3 – Novice or Experienced (Lantra ITA)
These Integrated Training and Assessment (ITA) courses provide instruction and assessment for lift truck operators on Group 1 (Industrial Counterbalance) or Group 3 (Rough Terrain Telescopic) forklifts leading to a Lantra Awards Certificate of Training
The amount of training required depends upon previous experience. A novice or inexperienced operator will require 5 days instruction whereas an experienced operator with no formal training should require a 2 day course. Each course is specifically tailored to meet the requirements of the candidates.
Forklift Truck Conversion
These Integrated Training and Assessment (ITA) courses provide instruction and assessment for lift truck operators to convert from Group 1 (Industrial Counterbalance) to Group 3 (Rough Terrain Telescopic) or Group 3 (Rough Terrain Telescopic) to Group 1 (Industrial Counterbalance) leading to a Lantra Awards Certificate of Training.
ATVs
Under the Health and Safety at Work Act and PUWER, ATVs should only be used by those with appropriate training and instruction. These Integrated Training and Assessment (ITA) courses provide instruction and assessment for operators of sit-in or sit-astride ATVs leading to a Lantra Awards Certificate of Training.
Sit-In ATV (Conventional Steered)
Sit-Astride ATVs including Loads and Trailed Equipment – Experienced Operator
Sit-In ATVs – Skid Steer Tracked or Wheeled – Novice Operator
Tractor Driving
Tractors are versatile pieces of machinery due to the ever expanding types of attachments available for them, making them valuable tools within many different sectors. It is important to use the tractor correctly to ensure that accidents do not happen, so gaining relevant training, and even updating your knowledge and skills if you are a more experienced driver, is invaluable. Some of the tractor driving courses we regularly deliver include:
Tractor Driving and Arm Mounted Cutting Equipment
Excavators
180° and 360° excavators are widely used throughout the land-based and construction industry. These are versatile machines that can be used for a variety of different jobs but, due to their power and weight, the use of these machines requires proper training to avoid serious accidents. Examples of excavator courses include:
Excavator 180° below 5 Tonnes (Assessment and Refresher or Conversion for Experienced Operators)
Excavator 180° above 5 Tonnes (Assessment and Refresher or Conversion for Experienced Operators)
Excavator 360° below 10 Tonnes (Tracked) (Assessment and Refresher for Experienced Operators)
Excavator 360° above 10 Tonnes (Tracked) (Assessment and Refresher for Experienced Operators)
Winter Maintenance
This course has been written by EasTec UK Ltd and accreditation obtained through UK Rural Skills.
Winter Maintenance and Operations
Ride on Roller
Ride-on Rollers are heavy duty pieces of machinery that are extensively used within the construction and grounds care industry, and they must be operated by people that have attended and passed an appropriate accredited roller training course
Ride On Roller (Assessment and Refresher or Conversion for Experienced Operators)
Mounted hydraulic operated crane lorry loader
Any job where lifting is involved can be very dangerous. This is why proper training is essential. This 1 day refresher course for those already using these pieces of machinery will cover everything you need to know in order to carry out your work safely and confidently.
Mounted Hydraulic Operated Crane Lorry Loader – Experienced/Refresher/Conversion
Slinger/Signaller
As slinger/signaller (or Banksman) you are responsible for assisting in the safe manoeuvring of vehicles around a site, and ensuring that the correct equipment/machinery is used in the subsequent loading and unloading of the vehicles
Slinger / Signaller (Assessment and Refresher or Conversion for Experienced Operators)