DESCRIPTION
➢ Have a basic understanding of the Industry, the dangers of working in the Industry and their responsibilities as a plant operator
➢ Be able to explain the different types of Machine Control Systems
➢ Have a working knowledge of the manufacturers handbook for the relevant machine control system
➢ Conduct system self-check at start up in accordance with manufacturers requirements allowing operating modes to be activated
➢ Have a working knowledge of daily, monthly and yearly checks that must be carried out to ensure safe operation including diagnostic function tests
➢ Be able to understand system messages during operation
➢ Be able to use the Key Override and be aware of the Supervisors key and its functions
➢ Be able to identify, locate and use the display module and relevant functions specific to that
model/device operations
➢ Be able to use the Top Menu, Sub Menu’s and Tool / Product selection menus where applicable
➢ Demonstrate and explain how the Machine Control System works in relation to; Operation
within the SWL, Approach to Overload, Stability Indication Overload, Hydraulic Limit
Indication and Stability Control Overload dependent on the features of model fitted to the trainee’s machine.
➢ Demonstrate and explain how the Machine Control System works in relation to; Operation within Height Limits, Radius Limits, Low Limits, Slew Limits, Virtual Wall, Twin Virtual Wall and Multipoint Wall Restrictions
➢ Carry out all end of shift and shut down procedures









