Introduces trainees to the main components and layout of a standard belt loader before driving and active operation. The lesson builds foundational equipment awareness through guided exploration and animated demonstrations of core parts and safety features.
Lesson Overview
1Conveyor belt overview and movement demonstration with luggage
2Overview of conveyor belt operator control panels and emergency stop buttons
3Boom functionality and animations for the front (aircraft) and rear ends
4Guardrail purpose and extension/retraction sequence
5Operator cabin and control panel introduction
Skills Acquired
Identify key belt loader components and their purpose
Understand safe operation zones and movement ranges
Recognize the function of control panels and emergency systems
Understand the usage of guardrails for personal and load safety
Lesson Procedure
The trainee starts in a GSE parking area facing a belt loader. Voice-over guidance introduces the lesson objectives and structure.
Guided by directional arrows, the trainee visits key points of interest (POIs) around the loader. Each POI triggers voice-over and animations explaining specific belt loader functions:
Conveyor belt: Demonstration of forward/reverse movement with luggage simulation
Conveyor belt movement control panels: Overview of button functions, speed dial, and emergency stop
Animated elevation sequences showing typical alignment of the boom’s front (aircraft) side and rear end.
Cabin and main panel: Introduction to key interior controls
Guardrails: Sequential animation of extension and retraction
The session concludes with a summary confirming understanding of all main belt loader elements and readiness to advance to operational lessons.