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BackExcavator 360 Degrees (all sizes)
Course Aim
To equip candidates with the skills, knowledge and understanding to operate a Excavator 360° in a safe and effective manner at all times.
Course Objectives
By the end of the course the successful candidates will:
- Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as an operator.
- Have a working knowledge of the manufacturer's handbook for the particular machine to be used.
- Be able to locate and identify the major components of the machine and explain their functions
- Be able to locate and identify steering, driving and braking controls and explain their functions
- Conduct all pre-occupational checks in accordance with manufacturers and legislative requirements
- Identify and maintain PPE appropriate for Excavator use
- Conduct all pre-operational checks in accordance with manufacturer's and legislative requirements
- Safely mount and dismount the machine
- Start and stop the engine and safely move the machine off and stop it safely
- Configure the machine for travel and manoeuvre it safely across varying terrain in open and confined areas
- Conduct all necessary safety checks at the work area
- Manoeuvre the machine to the work area and correctly configure in readiness to carry out excavating tasks
- Carry out excavating tasks
- Load materiel onto transporting vehicles or into containers
- Reinstate excavation, grade and level ground
- Fit and remove attachments
- Carry out all end of shift and shut down procedures
Assessment
Pre-shift inspection - observation
Theoretical - 5 written and 25 multiple choice questions
Practical - observation
Certification
National Plant Operators Registration Scheme (NPORS)
or Howlett Training Partnership (HTP).
Course Duration
1 to 5 days - depending on previous experience.

COURSE DURATION
One to five days depending on experience
PRICE
Please contact us for pricing information.
ASSESSMENT
By multiple choice exam and practical test
CERTIFICATED BY:
NPORS or HTP
PROGRESSION:
Not Applicable
Please Note: Two passport sized photos will need to be provided on the day for the card or an additional charge of £2.00+VAT (£2.40 inc VAT) per person will be made.


Please Note:
Additional charges may apply for travel over 50 miles.
Terms and Conditions of Booking are available here.