CPCS Training (A58) - 360 Degree Excavator/Digger Course below 10 tonnes - Foundation/Novice

This course is for operators working with 360° excavators under 10 tonnes. It includes digging, grading, lifting operations, trenching, and understanding load charts. Suitable for utility or landscaping work.

Who Should Attend: 

Operators working with smaller excavators

Course Contents/Aims: 

- Operating the machinery to a minimum standard
- Fitting and operating ancillary equipment
- Siting the machine safely and efficiently
- Carrying out minor adjustments and routine servicing procedures
- Preparing the machine for travelling on the public highway
- The capabilities of each machine, its purpose and limitations
- All safety precautions necessary for the correct operation of the machine
- How diesel engines work and how various parts of the machine operate
- How to interpret the information provided by level pegs, profiles and so on
- What routine adjustments and servicing procedures are necessary, and how to carry them out

Assessment:

CPCS Technical theory and practical test

Certification: 

Upon successful completion, delegates will achieve a CPCS Red Trained Operators Card

Entry Requirements:

In order to attend, delegates must have completed the CSCS Health, Safety & Environmental Test for Operatives within the last 2 years

Duration:

6 Days