CPCS Excavator 180 Degree Above 5 Tonnes

Course Duration
Days: 1 – 10 (incl CPCS testing)

Attendees
4

Course Aims
To provide thorough practical and theory excavator 180 excavator above 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
Lift, move and place basic slung loads with the rear boom
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).

Any Other Relevant Information
Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS) Testing is carried out to CPCS standards by CPCS Approved Testers. CPCS testing consists of passing a Health, Safety and Environment test, then a CPCS Theory Test followed by a CPCS Practical Test. All tests may be monitored by CPCS.

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