CPCS A58 Excavator 360 Degree Below 10 Tonnes

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.
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.
Carry out shut down and securing procedures.
Explain the loading and unloading procedures for machine transporting.