Level 2 Certificate of Competence in the Safe Use of Plant Machinery (APLM02)
Issued by
City & Guilds
This qualification will be awarded to candidates who achieve the required level of competence in the Safe Use of Plant Machinery. The minimum age for learners is 16. Ofqual Accreditation No: 100/2013/5
Earning Criteria
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Unit 1 (Pre-Use Safety - Plant Machinery - Compulsory) & Unit 2 (Operate a 180° or 360° Excavator - Optional) & Unit 3 (Operate a Loader - Optional) - They are able to:
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Identify aspects of legislation which apply to the safe preparation and operation of plant machinery
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Prepare the machine for work safely without risk to themselves, other people or the environment
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Undertake a verbal hazard and risk assessment on the site and the machine
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Carry out daily and routine maintenance on plant machinery
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State the identified knowledge that underpins understanding of driving plant machinery
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Manoeuvre a plant machine and operate it safely without risks to themselves, other people and the environment
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State procedures to be observed when cleaning and inspecting the machine and reporting defects