Description
- CPCS Categories A58 – Below 10t / A59 – Above 10t
- NPORS Category N202 Excavator 360
- Ten-day novice courses, including assessment
- Experienced operator training and testing available
- Theory and practical instruction
- Employer and group bookings available
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What is a 360° excavator?
A 360° excavator is an excavating machine with an upper structure capable of rotating through 360 degrees. Excavators are commonly used for digging, trenching, grading, loading materials and working with a variety of attachments.
Because of their size, power and operating environment, excavators must be operated by appropriately trained and competent personnel.
Course Objective
The objective of 360 degrees excavator training is to ensure that operators know how to safely and effectively use the machinery: 360 Excavator – Below 10 tonne & Above 10 tonne. Excavators are large and, by their very nature, they have the potential to cause damage and injury.
Course participants will learn how to safely use the machinery and work towards receiving certification from the appropriate industry body.
The course will teach candidates Health and safety, pre-start checks, controls, dangers, safety on getting on and off and all activities required to be a 360 excavator operator. The 360 excavator training course is both theory and practical based training with a test/assessment.
How long does 360 excavator training take?
Course duration depends on:
- Your previous excavator experience
- CPCS, NPORS or in-house certification
- Excavator category
- Candidate numbers
- Training and machine ratios
- Whether training or testing only is required
Novice operators will require a longer training programme, while experienced operators may be eligible for a shorter experienced-worker route following an assessment of their existing skills.
CPCS or NPORS – which excavator course do I need?
We offer training courses accredited by the following training bodies:
CPCS – The Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS) is the biggest and most widely recognised body. Some companies require that their operators specifically have a CPCS card before employment. CPCS offers a competence card scheme. Successful candidates completing the appropriate CPCS training and testing route can apply for the CPCS Red Trained Operator Card. Operators can then work towards the relevant vocational qualification required to progress to the CPCS Blue Competent Operator Card. We offer A58, A59, A59A and A59B CPCS excavator training at our training sites in Burscough, Ormskirk.
Which CPCS excavator category do I need?
CPCS A58 – Excavator 360° Below 10 Tonnes
For operators using 360° excavators below 10 tonnes.
CPCS A59 – Excavator 360° Above 10 Tonnes
For operators using 360° excavators above 10 tonnes.
NPORS – The National Plant Operators Registration(NPORS) is a widely recognised card scheme across the Construction, Industrial, Utilities, Warehousing and Distribution, Agricultural, Ports and Marine sectors. The NPORS 360 Excavator – N202 course aims to provide the candidate with a thorough practical and theory training in operating 360 Degree Excavator in order to enable the candidate to pass the NPORS Theory and Practical Tests. Upon passing the tests, the operator will get an NPORS traditional operator card or if they have in date touch screen on completion they can opt in for the New NPORS CSCS logo card.
In-House – Our in-house training course for the 360 excavators follows the same training schedule, however if a client would like a bespoke option i.e with a particular attachment then this can be built into the course. The inhouse is still done by highly qualified NPORS and CPCS instructor is just at the end of the course you will gain a certificate of competency. The certificate is normally used for people who need to cover for insurance, competency and to use on own sites.
Not sure which card you need?
Speak to the SB Skills team and we’ll help you choose the correct training route.
Participant Requirements
It is essential that all delegates have a good working knowledge of written and verbal English, because the training we offer combines both theory and practical elements.
Who Should Attend?
360 excavators are versatile and useful machines used primarily in construction. The size and power of the machinery means that it has the potential to cause harm to employees, visitors, and other third parties, as well as cause expensive damage. 360 digger training ensures that the operators know how to safely use and maintain the machinery, therefore eliminating potential dangers and hazards.
Excavator training is essential for novices and experienced workers operating 360 excavators and diggers. Whether they use the excavator on a daily basis, or on an occasional basis, they need to know how to do so without putting people at risk. Supervisors and managers can also benefit from 360-degree Excavator training so that they can ensure work is completed in a safe manner.
What Will Participants Learn?
The 360-degree excavator training course in Lancashire includes both theory and practical elements. Delegates will be taught the latest legislation and regulations governing the use of this type of machinery, as well as a general overview of site safety.
They will be taught how to analyse the site and terrain to ensure that they use the proper machinery and attachments, how to operate the digger, and how to complete shutdown of the excavator.
Machine preparation
- Components, controls and terminology
- Pre-use and safety checks
- Correct mounting and dismounting
- Starting and shutdown procedures
Safe operation
- Safe manoeuvring
- Operating on rough and sloping ground
- Site hazards
- Underground services and overhead hazards
- Operator responsibilities
Excavating
- Trenching
- Box excavations
- Excavating different ground types
- Grading, levelling and spreading
Loading & attachments
- Loading dumpers, wagons and hoppers
- Working safely alongside other plant
- Changing buckets and approved attachments
- Understanding machine capabilities and limitations
360 Excavator Training From SB Skills Solutions Ltd
At SB Skills Solutions Ltd, we can tailor our 360 Excavator training courses in Lancashire to your requirements.
We can offer longer courses for those with no experience with excavators and diggers, or shorter, refresher courses, for those that really only need certification.
We can also include additional elements, according to the type of site you work on and work you conduct, to ensure that your excavator operators have the exact skills and knowledge required.
SB Skills Solutions Limited is a national provider of health and safety training, especially for those in the construction and other heavy industries across Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside, the North West and rest of the UK.
We have a dedicated training centre in Skelmersdale and Burscough, staffed by highly qualified and skilled instructors. You can view our courses right here on our site, or call us on 01695 558420 and speak to one of our team about customising our courses to meet your business and personal requirements.
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