Luddon Training

360 Excavator above and below 10 Tonnes
2025-11-10 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-04-29 08:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Luddon Training Centre, Balmore House, 1497 Balmore Rd, Glasgow, G23 5HD
Course Duration
Days: 1 – 10 (last day for testing)
Attendees
1 – 4

Course Objectives
By the end of the course the operator should be able to:
Safely use quick hitch
Lift and deposit loads (Endorsement Test Optional)
Carry out a pre-start inspection
Operate safely under varying site conditions
Excavate to various depths and formations and reinstate ground
Carry out minor adjustments and routine service
Demonstrate an understanding of responsibilities under relevant legislation
Operate machine safely and correctly in accordance with manufacturers’ manual and instructions and accepted good practice
Course Summary
Refuelling procedures
Loading vehicles
Travelling on inclines
Relevant regulations/legislation
Travelling on undulating ground
Lift and move basic slung loads (Endorsement Test Optional)
Pre-start inspections/ maintenance
Forming stock piles
Introduction to machine
Controls and instruments
Various sizes of excavations
Excavate to levels
Back-filling and levelling
Theory Test Preparation
Certification
Trained Operator Card – Valid for 2 years.
Luddon Construction Ltd Theory and Practical Certificate for in-house courses.
Refresher Period
The Trained Operator Card is not renewable (see follow-on courses below).
360° Excavator Refresher Course after 3 years for in-house courses.
Recommended Follow-On Courses
Vocational Qualification (VQ) in Plant Operations (SCQF Level 5) on 360° Excavator is achieved within 2 years of gaining a Trained Operator Card. A Competent Operator Card, for this category, can be applied for upon achievement of the relevant VQ. The Competent Operator Card is valid for 5 years and is renewable.

Abrasive Wheels
2025-11-04 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-07 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-01 08:30 - 12:30, 2024-10-01 08:30 - 12:00 | Luddon Training Centre, Balmore House, 1497 Balmore Rd, Glasgow, G23 5HD
Course Duration
Days: 0.5
Attendees
1 – 8
Course Objectives
By the end of the course the delegate should be able to:
Demonstrate an understanding of responsibilities under relevant legislation.
Select and mount appropriate disc/wheel for the work in hand.
Correctly use the machine/s.
Dress the wheel.
Course Summary
Relevant regulations/legislation
Introduction to the equipment
Practical use of machine/s
Hand Arm Vibration
Cutting and grinding of various objects with various machines
Hazards and precautions to be observed when using abrasive wheels and cutting discs
Dust suppression
Examination of abrasive wheels
Mounting of abrasive wheels
Personal Protective Equipment
Types and functions of wheels and discs
Selection, testing and mounting of wheels and discs
Care, maintenance, transport, handling and storage of wheels and discs
Certification
Luddon Construction Ltd Certificate – Valid for 3 years.
Refresher Period
Abrasive Wheels / Cutting Discs (Stihl Saws) Refresher Course after 3 years.
Any Other Relevant Information
Certification will be issued for various types of machine/s covered during training i.e. hand-held petrol cutter and/or angle grinder etc.

Plant and Vehicle Marshalling
2025-08-18 08:00 - 2025-08-21 17:00, 2024-08-12 08:30 - 2024-08-14 16:30 | Luddon Training Centre, Balmore House, 1497 Balmore Rd, Glasgow, G23 5HD
Course Duration
Days: 1 – 3 (last day for testing)
Attendees
1 – 3

Course Summary

Duties, role and responsibilities and any limitations of those marshalling the movement of plant and vehicles in various situations
Hierarchy of control measures for plant and vehicle movement and the requirements of a work traffic management plan
Legislative requirements and procedures relating to plant and vehicles accessing/egressing for the public highway and the effect on other road users
Types, attributes, limitations, hazards and stability factors on different plant and vehicles relevant to the occupational area or sector
Factors of driver visibility for different plant and vehicles
Ground conditions, proximity hazards and weight limits and the affect these have on operations of plant and vehicles
Safety positions for a marshaller and other personnel
Communication methods and how to pass information on to drivers/operators and other personnel involved
Safe systems of work, exclusions zones, PPE and resources required to marshal
Marshalling plant and vehicles to an exact location using an approved code of signals and marshalling to support the duties of the plant operator

Certification
Trained Operator Card – Valid for 2 years.

Refresher Period
The Trained Operator Card is not renewable (see follow-on courses below).

Recommended Follow-On Courses
Vocational Qualification (VQ) in Plant Operations (SCQF Level 5) in Plant and Vehicle Marshaling is achieved within 2 years of gaining a Trained Operator Card. A Competent Operator Card, for this category, can be applied for upon achievement of the relevant VQ. The Competent Operator Card is valid for 5 years and is renewable.

Ride on Roller
2025-08-04 - 2025-08-08, 2024-09-09 - 2024-09-13 | Luddon Training Centre, Balmore House, 1497 Balmore Rd, Glasgow, G23 5HD
Course Duration
Days: 1 – 5 (last day for testing)
Attendees
1 – 3
Course Objectives
By the end of the course the operator should be able to:
Compact on inclines.
Site and operate machine safely in response to given tasks.
Recognise defects and hazards that affect road roller motions.
Demonstrate an understanding of responsibilities under relevant legislation.
Demonstrate an understanding of compaction, frequency and amplitude.
Operate machine safely and correctly in accordance with manufacturers’ manual and instructions and accepted good practice.
Course Summary
Compact around radius
Relevant regulations/legislation
Emergency controls
Introduction to machine
Controls and instruments
Limitations of use
Refuelling procedures
Pre-start inspection/maintenance
Set the roller for compaction duties
Manoeuvre in confined areas using forward and reverse direction
Compact different materials to given instructions
Compact up to supported and unsupported edges
Procedures when compacting on inclines
Theory Test Preparation
Certification
Trained Operator Card – Valid for 2 years.
Refresher Period
The Trained Operator Card is not renewable (see follow-on courses below).
Recommended Follow-On Courses
Vocational Qualification (VQ) in Plant Operations (SCQF Level 5) on Road Roller is achieved within 2 years of gaining a Trained Operator Card. A Competent Operator Card, for this category, can be applied for upon achievement of the relevant VQ. The Competent Operator Card is valid for 5 years and is renewable.

Forward Tipping Dumper
2025-07-28 08:30 - 2025-08-01 16:30, 2024-09-13 08:00 - 17:00 | Luddon Training Centre, Balmore House, 1497 Balmore Rd, Glasgow, G23 5HD
Course Duration
Days: 1 – 5 (last day for testing)
Attendees
1 – 4
Course Objectives
By the end of the course the operator should be able to:
instructions and accepted good practice.
Operate the machine safely and correctly in accordance with manufacturers’ manual and
Demonstrate an understanding of responsibilities under relevant legislation.
Position dumper for loading from and discharging into, excavations.
Understand the causes of instability of dumper and load.
Operate safely under varying site conditions.
Carry out a pre-start inspection.
Course Summary
Use of stop blocks
Position for loading
Relevant regulations/legislation
Travelling on inclines
Refuelling procedures
Introduction to machine
Hill starts
Controls and instruments
Pre-start inspection/maintenance
Driving, loading and unloading
Use of various types of skips
Theory Test Preparation
Certification
Trained Operator Card – Valid for 2 years (non renewable).
Refresher Period
The Trained Operator Card is not renewable (see follow-on courses below).
Recommended Follow-On Courses
Vocational Qualification (VQ) in Plant Operations (SCQF Level 2) on Forward Tipping Dumper is achieved within 2 years of gaining a Trained Operator Card. A Competent Operator Card, for this category, can be applied for upon achievement of the relevant VQ. The Competent Operator Card is valid for 5 years and is renewable.

180 Excavator above and below 5 Tonnes
2024-09-13 08:00 - 17:00 | Luddon Training Centre, Balmore House, 1497 Balmore Rd, Glasgow, G23 5HD
Course Duration
Days: 1 – 10 (last day for testing)
Attendees
1 – 4

Course Objectives
By the end of the course the operator should be able to:
Safely use quick hitch.
Lift and deposit loads.
Use ancillary attachments (forks).
Carry out a pre-start inspection.
Operate safely under varying site conditions.
Carry out minor adjustments and routine service.
Demonstrate an understanding of responsibilities under relevant legislation.
Excavate to various depths and formations and reinstate ground.
Operate machine safely and correctly in accordance with manufacturers’ manual and instructions and accepted good practice
Course Summary
Refuelling procedures
Road Traffic Act
Loading vehicles
Relevant legislation/regulations
Travelling on inclines
Lift and move basic slung loads
Doze, scrape, clam and shovel
Configure machine for road travel
Forming stock piles
Pre-start inspections/maintenance
Introduction to machine
Controls and instruments
Excavate to levels
Back-filling and levelling
Theory Test Preparation
Repositioning of Backhoe
Certification
Trained Operator Card – Valid for 2 years.

Refresher Period
The Trained Operator Card is not renewable (see follow-on courses below).

Recommended Follow-On Courses
Vocational Qualification (VQ) in Plant Operations (SCQF Level 5) on 180° Excavator is achieved within 2 years of gaining a Trained Operator Card. A Competent Operator Card, for this category, can be applied for upon achievement of the relevant VQ. The Competent Operator Card is valid for 5 years and is renewable.

CPCS Competency Interview
2024-04-29 08:00 - 17:00

Telescopic Handler
2024-04-29 08:00 - 17:00 | Luddon Training Centre, Balmore House, 1497 Balmore Rd, Glasgow, G23 5HD
Course Duration
Days: 1 – 5 (last day for testing)
Attendees
1 – 3
Course Objectives
By the end of the course the operator should be able to:

Load and unload vehicles.
Carry out a pre-start inspection.
Load and unload loadout towers.
Operate safely under varying site conditions.
Carry out minor adjustments and routine service.
Understand the causes of instability of truck and loads.
Set stabilisers correctly – have machine stable and level.
Demonstrate an understanding of responsibilities under relevant legislation.
Operate the machine safely and correctly in accordance with manufacturers’ manual and instructions and accepted good practice.

Course Summary

Limitations of use
Fork truck stability
Load weight assessment
Relevant regulations/legislation
Introduction to machine
Safe Load Indicator (if fitted)
Pre-start inspection/maintenance
Theory Test Preparation
Travel over undulating ground
Loading onto/off loadout towers
Hill starts
Driving
Refuelling procedures
Bulk stacking
Operator’s safety code
Travelling on inclines
Controls and instruments
Components of lift trucks
Introduction to hydraulics
Loading/unloading vehicles
Handling various types of loads
Rated capacity charts

Certification
Trained Operator Card – Valid for 2 years.
Refresher Period
The Trained Operator Card is not renewable (see follow-on courses below).
Recommended Follow-On Courses
Vocational Qualification (VQ) in Plant Operations (SCQF Level 5) on Telescopic Handler is achieved within 2 years of gaining a Trained Operator Card. A Competent Operator Card, for this category, can be applied for upon achievement of the relevant VQ. The Competent Operator Card is valid for 5 years and is renewable.
