Construction Plant (CPCS) » 360° & 180° Excavator Training Courses

Locations: Rooksbridge.

Course Aim

These courses have been designed for those who wish to attain proof of training and assessment in the use of Excavators (e.g. building contractors, farmers, amenity landscapers etc) and aims to equip candidates with the skills and understanding to operate the Excavators in a safe and efficient manner.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course the successful candidate will be able to:

• Operate a 360° Excavator across a range of activities to a recognised standard.
• Identify Hazards- Understand the principles of Risk Assessments and know the relevance of Statutory regulations, ACOPS and guidance documents
• Understand the lay out and use of controls
• Carry out inspections and servicing
• Carry out simple manoeuvres, forward and reverse movements, turns emergency stops, positioning and corrections with and without ancillary equipment
• Identify and know the use and limitations of ancillary equipment
• Know Safety Practices and Safety Checks
• Be able to complete Records, Logs and Safety Check Sheets

Certification & Assessment

• Practical Test
• 30 Operator Knowledge Questions
• CSCS Prometric Health & Safety must have been completed within last two years

• This meets the Construction Plant training requirements for CPCS Red Card CPCS
• Training centre No. 4533
• CPCS Registration: Other conditions may apply, dependant on Candidates