CPCS 180 Degree Excavator Course

Qualification: Certificate of Training and Practical Skills Ability
CPCS Red Card Scheme

Course Code: AE 142

Course Fee: £2,500 per delegate

Duration: 10 days

Start Date: TBC

Time: 08.00 - 17.00

Venue: Mechanical Handling Centre, Lodge Farm

CPCS / LANTRA 180 Degree Excavator Course

Aim of the course

To provide training and knowledge in the safe and efficient operation of wheeled excavators (180°).

This course meets the statutory requirements of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, and other relevant statutory provisions and Approved Codes of Practice.

Course content

To develop both skills and knowledge associated with this type of machine, the following topics will be covered:

Theory:

Statutory Requirements
Site Safety Awareness
Operating Safety Code
Road & Site Travelling Procedures
Multi Choice Theory Test

Practical:

Introduction to the Machine
Control Familiarisation
Pre-Start Checks & Basic Maintenance Procedures
Basic Driving Procedures & Practice
Use of Hydraulic Controls
Parking at End of Shift Procedures/ Practice
Road & Site Travelling Procedures/Practice
Front Shovel Operating Procedures/Practice
Excavating & Digging Procedures/Practice
Trenching Procedures/Practice
Backfilling Procedures/Practice
Site Levelling & Ground Consolidation Procedures/Practice
Practical Skills Tests

Course requirements

Candidates will need to bring with them:

Notebook & pen
Safety boots and warm practical clothing
A packed lunch

General notes - college facilities

Moulton College has excellent modern facilities including a Learning Resources Centre, Library, IT Suite and learning support is available if required. Hot & cold meals are available from the Dining Room on the Main Campus and snacks are available from the Coffee Shop at the Holcot campus, although for convenience it is recommended that a packed lunch be brought along.

Enrolment

Please contact the management centre:

Moulton College Management Centre
Lodge Farm
Pitsford Road
Moulton
Northampton
NN3 7RR