OTP Machine Controller Attachment - Group 6 Chipper (MC Att Grp 6)

Course Objectives

It is designed to develop a person’s knowledge, understanding and skills and is aimed at persons required to prove their competence in these areas.

At the end of the training the delegate will be able to:

• Describe how the Chipper is designed to function under normal operating conditions.
• Describe what equipment calibration certificates and checks are required to comply with the relevant rules and regulations.
• Avoid the Chipper being place in an unsafe or unstable condition.
• Correctly attach and use the Chipper
• Control the movement of the host machine taking into account:
• Condition of the track
• Cant
• Gradient
• Exclusion Zones
• Possession Arrangements
• Describe what information needs to be given to the Driver/Operator and how to confirm the Driver/Operator understands the extent of the movement/work.