Yes victor, in the hands of an experienced operator who knows the limitations and capabilities of the particular machine, it has some advantages,, but dont forget that adding an attachment like this changes the whole dynamics of the intended use of the machine..it would be worth checking a manufacturers recommendation for a particular ...

I certainly do get your drift preacherman, i think it is probably a good scheme in terms of  tailored training/ testing to an employers specific requirements or an operators occupational activities but my only concern (personal concern) would be a guy going out of the gate after a test having not displayed the full range of ...

The  training/test is designed to test an individual to a certain standard set out by an awarding body, hence the name cpcs (red) "trained operator card"..  this allows that person to gain entry on to site (without which they wont get on site, Catch 22 ) and THEN gain the neccessary experiance they need...  experiance ...

 I used the tiltrotator on a pc220 for a company a few years ago and as supadoopa rightly mentioned, they do create serious instability problems especially with some of the attachments that can be obtained with them, they are quite good for final trim work, batters, landscaping etc and can minimise re- positioning of the machine but also in ...

Hello preacherman, being a cpcs tester i must admit i have not looked into the NPORS system of testing, but i having read your comments on the NPORS,  "With NPORS you can set the test to assess the lads against what they are doing in the work place , so you put restrictions on the card to match what you ...

 Are you all aware of the CPCS's "families of categories" policy? Hello all, I am new to this site and have enjoyed reading the wide variety of subjects/debates on the go, i have worked in the construction industry for the past 25 years (23 of them operating plant) and am currently a plant tester and assessor at an accredited ...