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CPCS A10 - Excavator 180 Degree Below 5 Tonnes
CPCS-A10 - Excavator 180 Degree Below 5 Tonnes
This course is ideal for
Potential and existing operators who have received no formal instruction and those requiring refresher training.Loading availability...
Course Aims
To provide thorough practical and theory 180 excavator below 5 tonnes training, to enable the candidate to competently and safely carry out the role and pass the CPCS Theory and Practical Tests.
Course Content
- 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
- Conform 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
- Manoeuvre in confined spaces
- Configure and set-up for excavating duties
- Explain actions required for hazards, underground and overhead services
- Excavate differing types of excavations in various types of ground
- Place materials into transporting vehicles and hoppers
- Grade, spread and level ground and materials
- Attach and remove buckets
- Carry out shut down and securing procedures
- Explain the loading and unloading procedures for machine transporting
Qualifications Obtained
This course will give delegates a CPCS Red Trained Operator card (on successful completion of both CPCS Technical tests) valid for 2 years. You must work towards and achieve your SVQ/NVQ in Plant Operations within these 2 years to upgrade to a CPCS Blue Competent Operator card.Entry Requirements
The relevant CITB Health Safety & Environmental test must be current and in date (completed within the last 24 months).Additional Information
There may be a CITB Grant available to support the cost of training. Please see Grants & Funding for Industry Support - CITB or call 0344 994 4455