360 Excavator Training

The Aim of the 360 Excavator Course is to:

To provide training/assessment and knowledge in the safe and efficient operation of tracked excavators (360°) above or below 10 tonnes.

This course meets the statutory requirements of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, and other relevant statutory provisions and Approved Codes of Practice.

Course content

To develop both skills and knowledge associated with this type of machine, the following topics will be covered:

Theory:

• Statutory Requirements
• Site Safety Awareness
• Operating Safety Code
• Road & Site Travelling Procedures
• NPORS Multiple Choice Theory Test

Practical Training/Assessment:

• Introduction to the Machine
• Control Familiarisation
• Pre-Start Checks & Basic Maintenance Procedures
• Basic Driving Procedures & Practice
• Use of Hydraulic Controls
• Parking at End of Shift Procedures/ Practice
• Road & Site Travelling Procedures/Practice
• Excavating & Digging Procedures/Practice
• Trenching Procedures/Practice
• Backfilling Procedures/Practice
• Site Levelling & Ground Consolidation Procedures/Practice
• Practical Skills Tests

Course Duration Dependent On Experience

Experienced Operator: 1 Day Assessment only 

Novice Operator: 1-10 Days 

More Information

For further details on this course and booking your place, please call 07724 967694