In January 2002, Hynes-Quinn added a new dimension to it’s already highly successful portfolio of services. A new Construction Plant Operator Training Centre was opened just outside Longford town. This operation has been developed and implemented to a point where certification is complete to the approved standards of FAS, ITSSAR and The Health and Safety Authority.
- 360 Excavator Tracked
- Telescopic Handler
- Front Load Dumptruck
- B1 “Counter-Balance” Forklift
- In-experienced Trainees
- 180 Excavator
- Rear Dumper
- Forklift “Reach” Truck
- Skid steer
- Dozer
Hynes Quinn believes that everyone deserves to learn and be tested in the very highest standard of vehicle. To this end, throughout the range of different vehicles we cover, we are constantly replacing the nearly new with the brand new, and maintaining the entire fleet to the highest level possible.
- Licensing & Certification training covering all aspects of safety awareness including theory and practical test
- Assisting Trainees by providing training that meets all legal and statutory requirements
- Achieving the correct level of ability and training techniques in order to operate Plant & Heavy Goods Machinery.
That each Trainee on completion of this course is capable of satisfying the basic requirements of the Health & Safety Commissions approved Code of Practice in the safe operation of the specified machine type(s) which they have been tested upon.
Theory
- Course Registration / Introduction
- Course Aims / Objectives
- Course Material
- The need to train and the statutory requirements
- Operating safety Code of Practice
- Relevant Safety films
- Multiple choice theory test
Practical Skills Instruction
- Introduction to the machine
- Control Familiarisation
- Daily checks / refueling procedure
- Battery charging and battery maintenance
- Driving and steering procedures
- Load weight assessment
- Load handling
- Moving forward / Reverse / Stopping / Emergency stopping
- Practical Skills test
On successful completion of both Theory and Practica,l each trainee will be issued with a fas recognised “Ticket” authorising the named person to operate the machine’s which they have been successfully tested upon. Each Trainee will also be issued with a Basic Skills Ability Certificate accredited by FAS.
- €385 per person per category
- €320 per person for Counter Balance Forklift
- €25 FAS Registration and issue of card
- Manual Handling Courses now available each Sunday Contact Us for more details
For more information on any of the packages above or to to make a booking you can telephone 086 268 2305 or view our Contact Information.
Hynes Quinn hold the following accreditations
- FETAC – Certificate in Training Systems Development (FÁS) for Workplace Assesment
- FÁS – Approved Assesment Centre
- NIFAST – Lift Truck Operator Certificate
- AITT ITSSAR – Certification having met the prerequisite standards of ITSSAR and being appointed as an Accredited Instructor / Examiner
- Airport School of Motoring – Certification of instructors course on Counter-Balance Fork-Truck
Cancellation Policy: 24 hour notice of cancellation must be given or lesson must be paid for in full before tuition re-commences. All lessons to be paid for on the day of tuition.
CSCS Exemption Application Forms – Recognition of Prior Learning
