Loading Shovel Training

Our Loading Shovel training is delivered exclusively on-site at your premises across Stoke and the North Staffordshire area.

This allows your team to train using your own equipment in a real working environment, ensuring training is practical, relevant, and tailored to your day-to-day site operations.

Day Rate:
£265 + VAT per day

£5 per person (registration/certification fee)

On-Site Course Durations:

We offer a range of on-site training options to suit all levels of operator experience:

Novice – Designed for individuals with little or no previous experience.
Duration: Typically 3-5 days depending on number of delegates and equipment type

Experienced Worker – For operators with relevant practical experience but no formal certification.
Duration: Typically 2 days

Refresher – For qualified operators who need to update their certification.
Duration: 1 day

Conversion – For operators transitioning from another truck type.
Duration: Typically 1-2 days

Bespoke In-House Training

We also offer fully bespoke in-house training packages tailored to your business needs, equipment, and working environment.

Course content and duration can be adapted depending on:

Type of machinery
Operator experience levels
Specific workplace risks and requirements

Please contact our team to discuss your requirements and receive a tailored training plan.

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LOADING SHOVEL

Course Overview:

The ITSSAR-accredited Loading Shovel Training course delivered by SID Training is provided exclusively on-site at your premises, allowing operators to train using your own equipment within a real working environment.

Loading shovels are widely used across construction, waste management, aggregates, recycling, agriculture, and industrial environments for the movement and loading of materials. Due to the size, power, and operating environments of this equipment, operators must have a strong understanding of safe operating procedures and machine control.

This course combines both theoretical knowledge and practical training to ensure operators understand workplace responsibilities, safe operating techniques, and how to minimise risks when handling and transporting materials.

Particular emphasis is placed on safe bucket operation, loading procedures, travelling safely across site, and maintaining stability whilst handling materials on varying ground conditions.

Operators will also learn safe manoeuvring techniques, awareness of blind spots, and how to work safely around pedestrians, vehicles, structures, and other site hazards.

Pre-use inspections are covered in detail, ensuring operators can identify faults and carry out essential safety checks before operating the equipment.

Training is delivered on the specific type of loading shovel used on your site, ensuring relevance to your working environment and operational requirements.

Upon successful completion, delegates will receive an ITSSAR-accredited Certificate of Training, recognised across the UK and within construction, industrial, and material handling sectors.

What You Will Learn:

Throughout the course, delegates will develop a strong understanding of:

Safe operation of loading shovels
Operator responsibilities and workplace safety awareness
Daily pre-use inspections and fault reporting procedures
Safe bucket operation and material handling techniques
Machine stability and safe travelling across varying ground conditions
Loading and unloading procedures
Safe manoeuvring in confined or active site environments
Awareness of blind spots and surrounding hazards
Working safely around pedestrians, vehicles, and structures
End-of-shift procedures and safe shutdown of equipment

Assessment & Certification:

All candidates will complete both a theoretical test and a practical skills assessment at the end of the course. Upon successful completion, delegates will receive an ITSSAR-accredited Certificate of Training, recognised across the UK and widely accepted within industry.

Why Choose SID Training?

At SID Training, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, compliant, and engaging training that puts safety first.

ITSSAR accredited training provider
Experienced, qualified instructors
Modern training facilities
Focus on real-world workplace scenarios

Our goal is to ensure every operator leaves fully competent, confident, and ready to work safely.

Excellent Pass Rates

Our students have an excellent pass rate on their tests, thanks to our experienced instructors and comprehensive forklift education.

Expert ACCREDITED forklift and HGV Training