Paver

Poorly operated paving equipment doesn't just cause delays; it causes costly mat inaccuracies, wasted material, and immediate site safety risks. Our NPORS-accredited Paver training ensures your operators have the technical precision and safety compliance required for live roadworks and civil engineering sites.

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Description

Course Overview & Duration

We offer tailored pathways for complete novices, as well as rapid testing for experienced operators to minimize operational downtime.

Novice Course Duration: 5 Days.
Max Novice Training Ratio: 3 Candidates : 1 Instructor : 1 Machine.
Max Novice & Refresher Tests (per day): 3 candidates.
Experienced Worker Tests (EWT) (per day): Up to 6 candidates.

Course Objectives & Syllabus

It is envisaged that by the end of this course of training, the trainee operator will be able to answer questions on and perform the following:

Safety & Compliance

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 the manufacturer's handbook for the particular machine to be used.
Conduct all pre-operational checks in accordance with manufacturer's and legislative requirements.
Conduct all necessary safety checks at the work area.
Identify and maintain PPE appropriate for paver use.

Machine Operation & Paving Tasks

Safely mount and dismount the machine.
Be able to locate and identify the major components of the machine and explain their functions.
Be able to locate and identify steering, driving, and braking controls and explain their functions.
Configure the machine for travel and manoeuvre it safely across varying terrain in open and confined areas.
Manoeuvre the machine to the work area and correctly configure in readiness to carry out paving tasks.
Carry out paving tasks.
Receive material from transporting vehicles.

Logistics & Environmental

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of loading and unloading procedures for machine transportation.
Manage environmental considerations.
Carry out all end of shift and shut down procedures.