CPCS Training (A59) - 360 Degree Excavator/Digger Course above 10 tonnes - Foundation/Novice

Categories: Construction & Allied Trades Courses , CPCS (A58 & A59) Training - Excavator 360 Degree - Digger Courses & Tests , Plant Safety, CPCS Training & Construction Skills

£1515 per delegate. This may be less for special offers on specific course dates and in-company training courses

Duration: 5 days

Trainer: H374PM

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Course Overview
Course Dates

Course Aims:

To provide the candidate with a thorough practical and theory training in operating a 360 degree Excavator in order to enable the candidate to pass the CPCS Theory and Practical Tests.

Course Content:
Through a combination of targeted training and experience, an individual with a 360 excavator will be able to:
- Describe the nature of the sector of industry and their role and responsibilities as a plant operator.
- Name and explain the purpose of principle components, the basic construction, controls and terminology.
- Confirm with Manufacturer’s requirements as per the operators handbook, other types of information source and the relevant regulations and legislation.
- Undertake all pre-use checks.
- Configure and ready for travel (site and highway – where applicable).
- Travel over rough, undulating ground, steep inclines and level surfaces.
- Manoeuvre in confined spaces.
- Configure and set for excavating duties.
- Explain actions required for hazards, underground and overhead services.
- Excavate differing types of excavations in various types of ground.
- Grade, spread and level ground and materials.
- Place materials into transporting vehicles and hoppers.
- Attach and remove buckets.
- Lift, move and place basic slung loads.
- Carry out shut down and securing procedures.
- Explain the loading and unloading procedures for machine transporting.

Course Requirement:

Candidates must have passed the CSCS Health, Safety and Environment touchscreen test for Operatives within the past two years.
Candidates must bring and wear their PPE on site for plant testing. They must also bring signature and photographic identification as required for all testing.
The CPCS Theory test is recorded digitally by the tester to ensure adherence with CPCS Standards. The CPCS Practical test may be recorded using a Video recorder if the CPCS request it.

Examination Board:

The Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS) is recognised by the UK Contractors Group (UKCG) and Major Home Builders Group (MHBG) as the preferred card to comply with codes of practice for competence and certification. It was launched in 2003 to help them comply with regulations and requirements and aims to apply common standards for all plant operators.
CPCS is owned by the Construction Industry Training Board (otherwise known as CITB).

Assessment:

To achieve the Red CPCS Trained Operator Card candidates must pass both the CPCS Theory Test and the Practical Test.

Re-qualification Information:

Once you have achieved your Red CPCS Trained Operator Card it lasts for 2 years.
During these 2 years you must work towards and achieve your NVQ in Plant Operations to upgrade to a Blue CPCS Competence Card

The course either has new dates in data loading, or is only run as a dedicated or In Company course.

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