Who is the course for?

Anyone who uses or will be using a tracked or wheeled excavators in the land-based industries or construction industry. The courses information displayed here applies to the following types:

• 180° Excavator above 5 tonnes
• 180° Excavator below 5 tonnes
• 360° Excavator above 10 tonnes
• 360° Excavator below 10 tonnes

Course Content

• Identify the basic construction and components, and the purpose and use of all controls and gauges.
• Identify and comply with manufacturers instructions in accordance with the operator’s handbook, other information sources and applicable legislation (PUWER. LOLER).
• Carry out all pre-use and running checks.
• Set the excavator for site and road travel.
• Travel over varying types of terrain, including rough undulating ground and substantial inclines.
• Manoeuvre in confined areas using forward and reverse direction.
• Set the machine to excavate.
• Excavate below ground level on a variety of excavations in different ground types.
• Place spoil into various sizes of vehicles / hoppers.
• Grade, spread and level differing types of materials (excavators over 5 tonnes – using a multi-purpose front bucket).
• Remove and re-attach buckets
• Place the excavator in an out-of-service condition.
• Explain the loading and unloading procedures on and off a transporter