LHD SCOOP TRAINING MASTERS
LHD SCOOP TRAINING AND COSTS
R5000 for 5 - 10 days
LHD SCOOP training takes 10 days. This is due to complex nature of the machine and the fact that it operates underground.
LHD SCOOP is mainly used in the underground mines and turnnel projects.
An LHD is a mid-sized (up to 60 tonnes) underground mining vehicle that loads, hauls and dumps (hence its name)
Mining is a high paying industry not only for the mine workers but for the miners who training them. LHD Scoop Training School located in South Africa is one of the best institutions that offers scoop training to interested students.
With very minimal fees, you can successfully complete LHD scoop training and get ready to start your career in mining.
LHD scoop training is offered by schools who have operated in this field for years.
This means that you are given the opportunity to get trained by professionals working in the industry themselves.
COURSE DETAILS
SAQA Unit Standard No: 262745
Unit Standard Credits: 10
NQF Level: 2
Modules for tipper driver course include
- Demonstrating knowledge of the functions of an LHD Scoop truck.
- Planning for work activities and prepare work area.
- Starting and shutting down Lhd Scoop truck.
- Operating LHD Scoop truck.
- Transporting lhd scoop truck to and from site.
The Tasks and duties of the LHD SCOOP truck operator are usually intergrated with mining responsibilities since the truck is always undergraound, these may include and not limited to the following
- Obtaining daily planned schedules and work instructions from the supervisor
- Conduct pre-operational checklist on the LHD as prescribed in the lesson plans
- Test brakes on the ramp
- Effective LHD loading operation to achieve targets within set quality standard
- Ensure that safe and proper use of the LHD
West Africa, Central Africa, East Africa and Oversea Countries. Please contact for your course fee. Atleast 50% upfront fee has to be paid before admission letter is sent
FREE ACCOMMODATION * Students are to supply their own food and bedding
What excatly is an LHD Scoop (load, haul, dump machine)
According to Wikipedia, LHD (load, haul, dump) loaders are similar to conventional front end loaders but developed for the toughest of hard rock mining applications, keeping overall production economy, safety, and reliability in consideration. They are extremely rugged, highly maneuverable, and exceptionally productive. More than 75% of the world’s underground metal mines use LHD for handling the muck of their excavations.
Constructional Details.
LHDs have powerful prime movers, advanced drive train technology, heavy planetary axles, four-wheel drive, articulated steering, and ergonomic controls. Their narrower, longer, and lower profile make them most suitable for underground application where height and width are limited. As the length is not a limitation in a tunnel and decline, LHD loaders are designed with sufficient length. The length improves axial weight distribution and bucket capacity can be enhanced. The two-part construction with central articulation helps in tracking and maneuverability. In mining, there is a limitation for shifting heavy equipment, and sometimes, an LHD has to be shifted through a shaft while dismantled.
More to be covered during LHD SCOOP Training
- Safety procedures: The trainee will learn about the safety precautions that must be taken when operating an LHD Scoop, such as wearing personal protective equipment, following traffic rules, and avoiding hazards.
- LHD Scoop operation: The trainee will learn how to properly operate the LHD, including how to start and stop the machine, navigate through the mine, and load and unload materials.
- Maintenance: The trainee will learn how to perform routine maintenance on the LHD, such as checking fluid levels, changing filters, and troubleshooting common problems.
- Emergency procedures: The trainee will learn how to handle emergency situations, such as dealing with equipment failure or power outages.
- Compliance with regulations: The trainee will be familiarized with the regulations and guidelines that apply to the operation of LHDs.
Are you looking for an LHD training near you?
We have branches in multiple locations in South Africa and train all students from Gauteng, Benoni, Boksburg, Brakpan, Carletonville, Germiston, Johannesburg, Krugersdorp, Pretoria, Randburg, Randfontein, Roodepoort, Soweto, Springs, Vanderbijlpark, Vereeniging, Mpumalanga, Emalahleni, Witbank, Nelspruit, Secunda, North West, Klerksdorp, Mahikeng, Mmabatho, Potchefstroom, Rustenburg, Limpopo, Giyani, Lebowakgomo, Musina, Phalaborwa, Polokwane, Seshego, Sibasa, Thabazimbi, KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, Empangeni, Ladysmith, Newcastle, Pietermaritzburg, Pinetown, Ulundi, Umlazi, Eastern Cape, Alice, Butterworth, East London, Graaff-Reinet, Grahamstown, King William’s Town, Mthatha, Port Elizabeth, Queenstown, Uitenhage, Zwelitsha, Free State, Bethlehem, Bloemfontein, Jagersfontein, Kroonstad, Odendaalsrus, Parys, Phuthaditjhaba, Sasolburg, Virginia, Welkom, Northern Cape, Kimberley, Kuruman, Port Nolloth, Western Cape, Bellville, Cape Town, Constantia, George, Hopefield, Oudtshoorn, Paarl, Simon’s Town, Stellenbosch, Swellendam, Worcester. Accommodation to students from these locations is available. We provide free job assistance to all our students after the training.
