360 Excavator

Digger driver training equips drivers with a basic knowledge of the machines mechanics to conduct rudimentary inspection and maintenance of the equipment in line with manufacturer recommendations. Candidates on Digger courses will also undertake training exercises in excavation methods and techniques.

Our work-based training approach means the trainer assessor can tailor 360 Excavator training to the type of Excavator, attachments and specific job requirements to equip your employees with the relevant skills to be effective in their job. Whether that’s demolition, material handling, forestry work, landscaping or other, our professional instructors can deliver a 360 Digger training course for your needs.

Digger operator training is to the nationally recognised level as required by the Provision and Use of Work equipment 1998 (PUWER 1998) and Section 2 of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974.Excavator training is delivered on the customer site; the client is required to supply the Excavator, all PPE and equipment.

Training syllabus

• Controls and instruments
• Coolant, fuel and lubrication systems
• Current relevant regulations
• Excavating deep and shallow excavation
• Explanation of attachments
• Introduction to the machine
• Other associated activities
• Pre – shift inspections
• Trenching, back-filling, levelling and marking out (where applicable)

Additional benefits

• Incorporate your company’s risk assessments
• Soft copies of all course paperwork are available to employers on completion of training
• Successful candidates receive a temporary pass notification form on the day as evidence of training