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/ Courses / Mechanical Handling / ITSSAR Rough Terrain Telescopic Fork Lift Course

180 Degree Excavator Course

Aim of the course

The aim of the course is to provide training and knowledge in the safe and efficient operation of wheeled excavators (180 degree).

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

Programme Organisation

The course is spent on developing skills and knowledge associated with this type of machine.
Topics covered include:-
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

Programme / Course Requirements

• Notebook and pen
• Overalls and safety boots

All other materials are provided by the College

General Notes - College Facilities

The college has excellent modern facilities including a learning resources centre; Library, IT Centre and learning support if needed. While you are on the course you will become a temporary student and so will be encouraged to use these facilities to the full free. Hot and cold meals are always available from the Refectory at Main Campus, as well as, snacks which are also available from the Coffee Shop's at our Holcot and Pitsford Centres.

Enrolment

Please contact the management centre:

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