Our Level 3 Award in Hydraulic Lorry Loader Operations provides learners with the essential skills, knowledge, and competence to operate hydraulic lorry loaders safely and effectively. This vocational qualification is ideal for candidates seeking to develop practical lifting and loading skills, enhance employment opportunities within transport and logistics, or renew their existing hydraulic lorry loader certification.
The course is based both in the classroom and outside demonstrating the Vehicle Mounted Hydraulic Lorry Loader.
Please arrive early so we can carry out Identity & Licence Checks and Course Administration – including completion of registration form.
Welcome and Introduction
30 mins
- Ice breaking, introduction and objectives of the course, fair processing notice, day’s activities including course timetable, and ground rules including applicable Health & Safety and aspects of Equality & Diversity.
- Prior knowledge review.
- PowerPoint Presentation
Relevant Legislation
40 mins
- Health &Safety at Work Act, Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations
- (1998) (HSE Publication L113), Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations
- (1998) (HSE Publication L22) Working on public highways, laws and regulations.
- PowerPoint Presentation & Handout
Introduction to the Equipment
40 mins
- Safety checks on vehicle and equipment. Safety features.
- Correct use of defect reporting. Site hazards and risk assessment.
- PowerPoint Presentation & Discussion
Safe Handling of Loads
100 mins
- Practical walk-round assessment as appropriate for attendees. Safe set up of vehicle for depositing loads on and off vehicle. Safe stowing of equipment following loading/unloading operation.
- Demonstration using Vehicle Mounted Hydraulic Lorry Loader
Safe Handling of Loads (continued)
40 mins
- Understanding safe procedures for lifting and lowering loads. Correct positioning of loads on and off vehicle.
- Demonstration using Vehicle Mounted Hydraulic Lorry Loader
Practical Assessment of Operational Skills
100 mins
- Assessment of Individual skills by Instructor
- Demonstration using Vehicle Mounted Hydraulic Lorry Loader
Theoretical Assessment of Knowledge
40 mins
- Completion of written review questionnaire containing both open and multiple-choice questions relating to course content.
- Written Questionnaire
Review
30 mins
- Discuss prior knowledge reviews and questionnaire against aims, objectives and outcomes
Total duration
7 hours
The course will count as 7 hours towards Driver CPC Training.
For more information or to book call 07769 920050 or send us an email.


