Excavator 180o below 5 tonnes

Course Aims

To provide thorough practical and theory training in operating a 180 degree Excavator (below 5 tonnes) and to enable the candidate to competently and safely carry out the role and pass the CPCS Theory and Practical Tests.

Course Content

• Name and explain the purpose of principal components of the 180 degree Excavator, and the basic construction, controls and terminology
• Conform to manufacturer’s requirements as per the operator’s handbook, as well as relevant regulations and legislation
• Undertake all pre-use checks
• Configure and ready for site and highway travel
• Travel over rough, undulating ground, steep inclines and level surfaces
• Manoeuvre in confined spaces
• Configure and set-up for excavating duties
• Explain actions required for hazards, underground and overhead services
• Excavate differing types of excavations in various types of ground
• Place materials into transporting vehicles and hoppers
• Grade, spread and level ground and materials
• Attach and remove buckets
• Lift, move and place basic slung loads with the rear boom
• Carry out shut down and securing procedures
• Explain the loading and unloading procedures for machine transporting