CPCS A12 Excavator 180 Degree

What topics are covered by the course?

Course Content Describe the nature of the sector of industry and their role and responsibilities as a plant operator. Name and explain the purpose of principle components, the basic construction, controls and terminology. Confirm with Manufacturer’s requirements as per the operators handbook, other types of information source and the relevant regulations and legislation. Undertake all pre-use checks. Configure and ready for travel (site and highway). Travel over rough, undulating ground, steep inclines and level surfaces. Manoeuvre in confined spaces. Configure and set for excavating duties. Explain actions required for hazards, underground and overhead services. Excavate differing types of excavations in various types of ground. Grade, spread and level ground and materials. Place materials into transporting vehicles and hoppers. Attach and remove buckets. Lift, move and place basic slung loads with the rear boom. Carry out shut down and securing procedures. Explain the loading and unloading procedures for machine transporting.

Who should attend?

Those wanting to operate a 180 Excavator (JCB) on sites and requiring a CPCS Card. You will need to have taken the CSCS Operatives H&S Test within the last two years to go on these courses.

What will I be able to do on completion?

Operate a 180 degree Excavator

How will I be assessed?

There is a Verbal Theory Test and Practical test that the operative is required to pass to get the card.