Excavator Training
Excavator 360 above and below 10t
Below 10t – A58 tracked (A) wheeled (B) Above 10t – A59 tracked (A) wheeled (B)
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, purpose and function of components and the purpose and use of all controls and gauges
- Identify and comply with manufacturers’ instructions in accordance with the operator’s handbook, other information sources and applicable legislation.
- Carry out all pre-use and running checks.
- Configure the excavator for site travel.
- Travel the machine over varying types of terrain, including rough, undulating ground and substantial inclines.
- Manoeuvre the excavator in confined areas.
- Set the machine to excavate.
- Explain precautions to be taken for underground and overhead services and other hazards.
- Excavate below ground level on a variety of excavations in different ground types.
- Place spoil into various sizes of vehicles/hoppers.
- Grade, spread and level different types of terrain.
- Remove and re-attach buckets.
- Carry out a basic lifting exercise
- Place the machine in an out-of-service condition.
- Explain the loading and unloading procedures on and off a transporter.
