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CPCS - A58 Excavator 360 below 10 tonnes (Novice Course)

Duration: 5 Days

Max Delegates: 2

Certification

 

If you have achieved the relevant CPCS course you will receive a CPCS 2 Year Red Trainer Operator Card.   If you hold an NVQ to cover the category you have been tested on you are eligible for a CPCS 5 Year Blue Competent Operator Card.

Please see below link for further details:

https://www.citb.co.uk/cards-testing/construction-plant-competence-scheme-cpcs/plant-operator/

 

Pre-Requisite Requirements

 

CSCS Touch Screen Test:

All candidates are required to complete their CSCS H&S touch screen test prior to a CPCS course/testing. All candidates are required to take the relevant CSCS Health Safety and environment test and this must be in date as required by the CPCS Scheme Rules (page 8 section B2 14-26 of the operator scheme rules). Failure to comply with this will lead to candidate not being eligible to take their course/test and full payment will still be applicable.

 

Overview

This course aims to provide thorough practical and theory training in operating a 360 degree Excavator (below 10 tonnes), enabling the candidate to pass the CPCS theory and practical tests.


 •Principle components, basic construction, controls & terminology
 •Relevant regulations & legislation
 •Pre-use, start, running checks and close-down procedure
 •Negotiating rough ground & steep inclines
 •Manoeuvring in confined spaces
 •Configuring for excavating duties
 •Hazards, underground & overhead services
 •Excavation & ground types
 •Grading, levelling & spreading
 •Placing materials into vehicles & hoppers
 •Lifting, moving & placing basic slung loads
 •Travelling with slung loads
 •Shutdown & securing procedures
 •Theory Test
 •Practical Test

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