A59 Excavator 360° CPCS Plant Operator Training

Through a combination of targeted training and practical experience, candidates operating a 360° Excavator will be able to:

Through a proven combination of targeted training from instructors with practical experience, candidates who complete our digger excavator training courses will be able to operate a 360° Excavator and understand other tasks such as:

• Describe the nature of the industry sector and their role and responsibilities as a plant operator
• Name and explain the purpose of principal components, basic construction, controls, and terminology
• Comply with manufacturer’s requirements as per the operator’s handbook, other information sources, and relevant regulations/legislation
• Undertake all pre-use checks
• Configure and prepare the excavator for travel (site and highway where applicable)
• Travel over rough, undulating ground, steep inclines, and level surfaces
• Digger training will improve confidence in manoeuvring in confined spaces
• Configure and set the machine for excavating duties
• Identify hazards and explain the required actions for underground and overhead services
• Excavate various types of excavations in different ground conditions.
• Grade, spread and level ground and materials
• Place materials into transporting vehicles and hoppers
• Attach and remove buckets
• Lift, move and place basic slung loads
• Carry out shutdown and securing procedures
• Explain loading and unloading procedures for machine transportation

Course Requirements

• All visitors must report to reception on arrival and follow site safety rules at all times
• Delegates must provide their own lunch but tea and coffee facilities are available
• Candidates must bring and wear PPE on site
• Candidates must bring both signature and photographic identification
• The CPCS Theory Test is recorded digitally to ensure compliance with CPCS Standards
• The CPCS Practical Test section of this digger training may be videoed if requested by CPCS
• All delegates must have passed the CITB Operatives Health, Safety & Environment (H, S & E) Test within the last two years

Examination Board

The Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS) is recognised by the UK Contractors Group (UKCG) and the Major Home Builders Group (MHBG) as the preferred card for competence and certification.

Launched in 2003 to help the industry meet regulatory requirements, CPCS courses apply common standards for all plant operators and for digger operator and excavator training.

Assessment

To achieve the Red CPCS Trained Operator Card, candidates must pass both the CPCS Theory Test and the Digger Training Practical Test in order to be fully competent, confident, safe and qualified.

These tests can be viewed online by clicking here.

Refresher / Re-qualification Information

The Red CPCS Trained Operator Card is valid for 2 years.

Within this time, candidates must achieve their NVQ in Plant Operations to upgrade to a Blue CPCS Competence Card to prove that they have completed digger training and will be a safe and efficient asset onsite.