Course Aims:
To provide thorough theory and practical training in operating the 360 excavator, to enable you to pass the theory and practical assessments.
Training is available to both novices and experienced operators.
Duration of course:
Novice: 2-5 Days
Intermediate: 2 Days
Experienced: 1 Day refresher
Candidate numbers:
4
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Who should attend?
Anyone who operates any Plant machinery.
On completion of course:
5 year LANTRA card and certificate
Minimum age:
16
Venue:
- We have a sight situated in the Ribble Valley ideally suited for carrying out this course
- Equipment is provided
- Welfare facilities available
- Indoor space for completing theory aspects of the course is available
- Risk assessments are completed
PPE:
- Please provide
- Suitable work clothes including wet weather
- Gloves
- Safety helmet
- Suitable work boots including steel toe protection
- High Visibility clothing
Assessment:
- Theory assessment
- 30 mandatory mutiple choice questions (MCQs) in 45 minutes, pass mark is 80%
- Practical assessment
- Travel the machine on-site
- Straight trenches
- Changing the bucket
- Loading a vehicle
Price:
Available upon request
Cancellation charges:
Over 4 weeks cancellation notice – full refund
2 – 4 weeks cancellation notice – 50% refund
Less than 14 days cancellation notice – No refund
What will you learn during this course?
Familiarity with the manufacturers’ handbook.
Stability.
Accident prevention.
Pre-shift and daily checks.
Starting and stopping.
Transportation.
How to operate the machine safely and effectively.
How to avoid potential dangers.
Identify the basic construction components and the purpose of all controls and gauges
Prepare the excavator for site and road travel
Travel over varying terrain including rough undulated ground
Travel up and down substantial inclines
Manoeuvre the excavator in confined areas
Prepare the machine to excavate
Excavate below ground level on a variety of excavations in different ground types
Place spoil into various sizes of vehicles
Grade, spread and level different types of terrain
Remove and re-attach buckets
Place the excavator in the safe park position
Explain the loading and unloading procedures on and off a transporter
