N609 Winching and Recovery

Training Options Available:

Novice operators 3-days training course Experienced operators 1-day assessment on site or at our training centre Winching & Recovery Training consists of: Types of winches Provision and use of work equipment regulations Certification and calibration requirements Safe use of attachments Introduction to the winch Attachments that can be used socks, pulling heads, pigs and scrapers Hazards & Risks Permit systems Pipe cleaning Slip lining Positioning of the winch Pre-shift checks End-shift checks Insertion methods Pulling capacities Weight limits and pulling capacities Basic construction, names of components and the purpose and use of all controls Use of the operator’s handbook Pre-use and running checks, close-down procedure Identify and maintain PPE requirement Trained operator theory test followed by a practical test Grants Construction companies registered with the CITB levy can claim grants from the CITB for NVQ’s and each completed course