A59 A Excavator (Above 10 Tonne)

Endorsements:  

• A59A Excavator 360° above 10 tonnes – Tracked
• A59B Excavator 360° above 10 tonnes – Wheeled
• A59C Excavator 360º above 10 tonnes – Lifting Operations

The CPCS A59 course varies depending on whether one is a novice or an experienced operative simply looking to get certified. You should select a course that is aligned to your experience.

Typically, the Novice course runs over Five (5) days to cover both the theory and practical elements of the CPCS A59 A Excavator test.The experienced operator runs over two (2) days and covers the theory element of the CPCS CPCS A59 A Excavator test that you shall take at the end of your training.

At the end of your training, you shall take a theory & practical CPCS A59 A Excavator test; the CPCS theory tests is verbally relayed meaning that you shall be asked questions by the CPCS tester without the need for you to write or use a computer to answer questions.

The practical test shall involve you operating a 360 excavator under the observation of a CPCS tester; you MUST pass both the theory & practical CPCS tests in order for you to get a CPCS card.

Course Content

The course shall cover the following elements:

• Operating the plant 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 for the plant equipment, and how to carry them out

Certification

Your endorsements for this course shall include:

• A59A Excavator 360° above 10 tonnes – Tracked
• A59B Excavator 360° above 10 tonnes – Wheeled
• A59C Excavator 360º above 10 tonnes – Lifting Operations

This course will give delegates a CPCS Red Trained Operator card (on successful completion of CPCS Technical Tests).