Excavator 360

Who Should Attend?

All personnel required to operate 360 Degree Excavators of any size .

Duration:

The 360 Excavator Training Course lasts 10 days; this depends on the number of candidates and the ratio of candidates / machines per Instructor. Foundation course includes 1 Day Module 2 Health & Safety Course.

Aim

To provide candidates with the basic knowledge and practical skills involved in operating the 360 Degree Excavator.

Content

* An Introduction to the Construction Industry
* Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations
* Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations
* Other current relevant regulations
* Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
* Introduction to machine
* Pre – shift inspections
* Coolant, fuel and lubrication systems
* Controls and instruments
* Trenching, back-filling, levelling and marking out
* Other associated construction activities
* Excavating deep and shallow excavation
* Explanation of attachments

Knowledge

By the end of the course delegates will be able to

* Operate the machine safely and correctly in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions and accepted good practice.
* Carry out a pre-shift inspection.
* Operate safely under varying site conditions.
* Carry out minor adjustments and routine services.
* Have an understanding of responsibilities under Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 & other current relevant legislation.

Additional Information

Eligible companies are able to claim grants for this training, which will pay for a substantial amount if not all of the training costs, as this course is CITB approved for grant purposes.

Available nationwide at any of over 50 centres, see below our open course availability. Alternatively, call 0870 850 7964 or book your own course online right here: