Excavator 180 Training

Excavator 180 above and below 5t

Below 5t - A10 Above 5t - A12

Course duration – Novice 10 days max – Experienced worker 1 day

Maximum number of operatives – Novice 4 – Experienced workers 2 x (CPCS) 3 x (NPORS)

Objectives:

On completion of this course candidates will be able to:

• Identify the basic construction and components, and the purpose and use of all controls and gauges.
• Identify and comply with manufacturer’s instructions in accordance with the operator’s handbook, other information sources and applicable legislation.
• Carry out all pre-use and running checks.
• Set the excavator for site and road travel.
• Travel over varying types of terrain, including rough undulating ground and substantial inclines.
• Manoeuvre in confined areas using forward and reverse direction.
• Set the machine to travel with a pole and set up to place a pole.
• Pick up a suitable pole and place in travel position.
• Use rotoclaw attachment to excavate a pole hole.
• Set up Machine and using rotoclaw attachment pick up and erect the pole into position.
• Backfill excavation around the newly placed pole.
• Place the excavator in an out-of-service condition