Course | The College Merthyr

About the Course

Merthyr
01 August 2025
PLA

Course Outline

This course is designed for individuals operating construction plant machinery. It's tailored to validate your skills, ensure safe working practices, and help you progress toward industry certifications. There are multiple pathways from Cranes, Forklifts, Excavators, Loaders etc

Entry Requirements

Must have employment or work placement

What will I learn?

Conform the general Health, Safety and Welfare

Operating Plant or machinery to Lift, Move or Place materials

Preparing and Securing Plant for operational Performance

Course Assessment

Assessment through on -site performance

Career Progression

Plant operator, Forklift Truck Driver, Dump Truck Driver, Roller Operator, Telehandler Operator, MEWP Operator, Crane Operator, Loading Shovel Operator, Road/Rail Plant Operator, Site Logistics Operative, Groundworker (with plant skills), Driller or piling Operative

Duration

01 August 2025 - 31 July 2026

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