Description
This is a refresher course and includes 1 day of training and 1 day of testing.
Course Title:
CPCS 360 Excavator above and below 10 tonnes (A59A)
Course Content:
Upon completion of this course the delegates will have undertaken theory and practical tests to demonstrate their ability to:
- Operating the excavator, understanding its controls and terminology.
- Adhering to regulations and laws governing excavator operations.
- Performing thorough pre-use inspections.
- Navigating challenging terrains like rough and undulating ground, steep inclines, and flat surfaces.
- Manoeuvring the excavator in tight or restricted spaces.
- Digging various types of excavations in diverse ground conditions.
- Loading materials into transport vehicles and hoppers.
- Levelling and smoothing ground surfaces.
- Attaching and detaching buckets to the excavator.
- Lifting, relocating, and correctly placing basic suspended loads.
- Executing proper shutdown and securing procedures.
In addition to the above, delegates will understand the individual responsibilities for their own safety and the safety of others, including:
- Typical construction hazards and how these are controlled
- How everyone can help achieve better practical standards of safety on site
- Legal requirements and liabilities
- Working at height
- Manual Handling
- Fire prevention
- Work equipment
- Occupational Health
This is a comprehensive training course designed for delegates to enter the construction site with full knowledge of working with an Excavator 360 above 10 tonnes.