360 Degree Excavators above & below 10t

Specialist training for construction, plant and machinery

Provider

Forde Training Services, Broxburn
(For price, check with provider)

This course is available on the Forde Training Services website.

Description

The Aim of the Course is to:

Provide the candidate with the basic knowledge and practical skills involved in operating the 360 degree Excavator.

The Objectives of the Course are to enable delegates to:

  • 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 sufficient knowledge and practical skills to successfully complete the CPCS Technical Test.

Who Do We Recommend Attends The Course?

All personnel required to operate a 360 Degree Excavator of any size.

Course Summary

Candidates will participate in theory lessons and practical demonstrations / exercises, all of which are highlighted by the use of OHP & Videos covering:

  • An Introduction to the Construction Industry

  • 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

  • CPCS Technical Test Theory Element

Course Duration

This depends on the experience and number of candidates, the ratio of candidates / machines per Instructor.

Health & Safety Training / Testing

Health & Safety Test Specific to your chosen category MUST be passed before a CPCS Technical Test can be Taken.

About Forde Training Services

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Forde Training Services provide construction plant and safety training to businesses and individuals throughout central Scotland.

We take the time to invest in our own staff and maintain a modern and up-to-date fleet of plant & equipment in order to achieve business excellence in pursuit of our vision.

Our goal is to reinforce our position as a market leader in specialist training in construction plant machinery in West Lothian. We provide first class service to our customers whether it is at our training facilities or at your place of work.

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