CPCS A58/A59 Excavator 360° Novice Training Course
Date(s)
13th May 2024,
14th May 2024,
15th May 2024,
16th May 2024,
17th May 2024,
18th May 2024
at 08:00
Duration
6 Days
Price
£1745.00 +VAT
Location
Brownhills Training Centre
MPTT, Swan Works,
Pelsall Road,
Brownhills,
Walsall,
West Midlands
WS8 7DL
Who is the course for?
This course provides instruction in correct operation of
Excavator 360 above 10T for operators who will be using such machines on site.
It provides training as referred to in the laws relating to work equipment and
health and safety, and is accredited by the Construction Plant Competence
Scheme (CPCS).
Course Content Includes:
- Role and responsibility as a plant operator
- Basic construction, names of components and the purpose and
use of all controls and gauges
- Principle components, basic construction, controls &
terminology
- Relevant regulations & legislation
- Pre-use, start, running checks and close-down procedure
- Negotiating rough ground & steep inclines
- Manoeuvring in confined spaces
- Configuring for excavating duties
- Hazards, underground & overhead services
- Excavation & ground types
- Grading, levelling & spreading
- Placing materials into vehicles & hoppers
- Lifting, moving & placing basic slung loads
- Travelling with slung loads
- Shutdown & securing procedures
Completion of the course:
Candidates will take a verbal theory test, and complete a
practical assessment. Successful candidates will receive a 2 Year CPCS Category
A59 Red Trained Operator License
Those with 2-3 years or more experience can add on the NVQ
assessment at the same time to progress straight to the 5 Year CPCS Blue
Competent Operator card
Prerequisites
You must have a basic understanding and knowledge of current
Health & Safety issues.
The CITB Operatives Health & Safety touch screen test
must be current and in date. (Completed within the last 24 months)
We can provide the CSCS HS&E at our West Midlands
training centre.