The CPCS A59 course aims to provide the candidate with a thorough practical and theory training in operating a 360-degree Excavator to enable the candidate to pass the CPCS Theory and Practical Tests.

Through a combination of targeted training and experience, an individual with a 360 excavator will be able to:

- Describe the nature of the sector of industry and their role and responsibilities as a plant operator.

- Name and explain the purpose of principle components, the basic construction, controls and terminology.

- Confirm with Manufacturer’s requirements as per the operator’s handbook, other types of information source and the relevant regulations and legislation.

- Undertake all pre-use checks.

- Configure and ready for travel (site and highway ? where applicable).

- Travel over rough, undulating ground, steep inclines and level surfaces.

- Manoeuvre in confined spaces.

- Configure and set for excavating duties.

- Explain actions required for hazards, underground and overhead services.

- Excavate differing types of excavations in various types of ground.

- 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 shut down and securing procedures.

- Explain the loading and unloading procedures for machine transporting.