360 Excavator Above & Below 10 Tonne

CPCS Entry requirements

Learners must have passed the Operatives Health, Safety & Environment test within the last 2 years, prior to course start date. 

Aim

Train selected personnel in the skills and knowledge needed to carry out the duties of a 360° excavator operator.

Elements Covered

• Legislative and regulative requirements of a plant operator.
• Roles and responsibilities of a plant operator within the construction industry.
• Preparation of plant equipment for work as per operator’s manuals and other information sources.
• Travel and manoeuvre the equipment on level and undulated surfaces including substantial inclines and confined spaces.
• Set the machine to excavate various excavations in various types of ground, load material into a transporting vehicle.
• Grade spread and level the ground.
• Removal and re-attachment of attachments
• Perform safe parking, shut down and isolation procedures for the machine.

CPCS Certification

Learners will receive a Red CPCS Trained Operator card on successful completion of the technical tests, valid for two years.  After gaining on-site experience, you must complete a Level 2 NVQ within two years to apply for the Blue Competence Card which is renewable every 5 years.