NPORS Crusher N207

What is a crusher?

Crushing equipment turn big pieces of material into smaller pieces and then sort them into batches of similarly sized materials. They are usually found in the quarrying and material handling.the expertise needed to use and maintain a chainsaw and run through all the pre-cutting tests and learn the skills needed to expertly cross-cut timber

What does the training course include?

• Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as a plant operator

• Have a working knowledge of a manufacture’s handbook for the particular machine to be used
• Be able to locate and identify how the major components of the machine and explain their functions
• Be able to locate and identify how to use the remote control
• Conduct all pre-operational checks in accordance with manufacturers and legislative requirements
• Identify and maintain appropriate PPE
• Safe mount and dismount crusher
• Start and stop engine, belts, feeder, jaws/hammer safely
• Configure the machine for travel and manoeuvre it safely across varying terrain
• Conduct all necessary safety checks at the work area
• Explain the different types of crushers, the advantages and disadvantages of using and how they crush the desired material
• Carry out an emergency stop / safety precaution
• Carry out crushing tasks
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of loading and unloading procedures for crusher transportation
• Environmental considerations

• Carrying out all end of shift and shut down procedures

Venue and equipment requirements

• Suitable and safe area to operate machine

• Varying terrain and slopes
• Crush able material to load into crusher
• Machine and trained operator to load crusher

• Suitable and safe area to complete paperwork

• Suitable welfare facilities

• Crusher

• Operators’ manual

• Risk assessment completed

Theory Assessment

• 20 multiple choice questions
• 5 written questions
• 4 marks per question
• 80% pass mark required

Practical assessment criteria:

• Pre use and operational checks
• Travel crusher 30 metres over varying terrain
• Travel crusher through restrictions
• Set crusher for work
• Crush material from a stockpile to 75% of discharge belt height
• Crush material from a stockpile to 75% of discharge belt height

Pass mark is less than 20 penalty points and no mandatory disqualifications

Time allowed is 1 hour 15 minutes

Where does Tuppco deliver on-site training courses?

Tuppco can deliver onsite training nationwide using venue and equipment supplied