360 Degree Excavator 10 tonnes and above

The Wallace School of Transport 10 day course provides the basic knowledge and practical skills involved in operating the 360 Degree Excavator safely.

At the conclusion of the course operators will:

Be able to operate the machine safely and correctly in accordance with manufacturers' instructions and accepted good practice.
Carry out a pre-shift inspection.
Be able to operate safely under varying site conditions.
Be able to carry out minor adjustments and routine services.
Have an understanding of responsibilities under Health and Safety at Work for all personnel required to operate a 360 Degree Excavator of any size.

The course consists of theory lessons and practical demonstrations/exercises, all of which are supported by the use of the OHP & Videos covering:

An Introduction to the Construction Industry
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations
Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations
Health and Safety at Work Order
Other current relevant regulations
Introduction to machine
Pre-shift inspections
Controls and instruments
Coolant, fuel and lubrication systems
Trenching, back-filling, levelling and marking out
Excavating deep and shallow excavation
Other associated construction activities
Explanation of attachments
The above qualifications are delivered on our behalf by Mainport.

Before enrolling on this course, candidates must pass the CSCS Basic Operators touch screen theory test to obtain a Health & Safety Certificate which must be no older than 16 months at the time of training.