Excavator 180 Training Course

• Describe the nature of the sector of industry and their role and responsibilities as a plant operator.
• Name and explain the purpose of principal components, the basic construction, controls and terminology.
• Confirm with manufacturer’s requirements as per the operator’s handbook, other types of information source and 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.
• Maneuver in confined spaces.
• Configure and set – up for excavating duties.
• Explain action required for hazards, underground and overhead services.
• Excavate differing types of excavations in various types of grounds.
• Place materials into transporting vehicles and hoppers.
• Grade, spread and level ground materials.
• Attach and remove buckets.
• Lift, move and place basic slung loads with the rear boom.
• Maintain safe and tidy working areas.
• Carry out shut down and securing procedures.
• Explain the loading and unloading procedures for machine transporting.

There are no catering facilities on site, so delegates need to provide their own lunch. There are tea and coffee facilities available.

Candidates must bring and wear their PPE on site for plant testing. They must also bring signature and photographic identification as required for all testing.

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