A12 180 Excavator

The course programme covers:

• Name and explain the purpose of principal components, the basic construction, controls and terminology 

• Conform to manufacturer’s requirements as per the operator’s handbook 

• Other types of information source and relevant regulations and legislation 

• Undertake all pre-use checks 

• Configure and ready for site and highway travel 

• Travel over rough, undulating ground, steep inclines and level surfaces 

• Manoeuvre in confined spaces 

• Configure and set-up for excavating duties 

• Explain actions required for hazards, underground and overhead services 

• Excavate differing types of excavations in various types of ground 

• Place materials into transporting vehicles and hoppers 

• Grade, spread and level ground and materials 

• 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. 

The course is delivered through a combination of classroom-based tutorials and practicals. You will be assessed through theory and practical tests. 

You must have passed a CITB Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) test no more than two years before attending this course.

You must also have a good understanding of spoken and written English. Please contact us if you have any concerns in this area.

CPCS Red Trained Operator Card (on successful completion of the CPCS Technical Tests).