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

Course Aims:

To provide thorough practical and theory training in operating a 360 degree Excavator, to enable the candidate to competently and safely carry out the role and pass the CPCS Theory and Practical Tests.

Course Content: 

- 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

Duration: 9-10 days dependent on experience.

Pre-requisites: This course is suitable for those with little to no operational experience on the machine.

Test:

To achieve the Red CPCS Trained Operator Card candidates must pass both the CSCS touch screen H+S test (within the last 2 years) and the CPCS Theory Test and the Practical Test.