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360 degree rotating excavator training course – below 10 tonnes

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360 degree rotating excavator training course – below 10 tonnes

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    360 degree rotating excavator training course – Below 10 Tonnes

    Tailored for businesses aiming to upskill their workforce, this program equips your employees with the necessary competencies to operate excavators with a below 10 tonne excavating capacity safely and effectively, in line with industry standards.

    What is a 360 degree rotating excavator – below 10 tonnes?

    A below 10 tonnes, 360 degree rotating excavator, commonly referred to as a mini digger, is a compact piece of construction equipment. It features a rotating platform, an articulated arm, and a bucket, capable of a full 360-degree rotation. These excavators are capable of lifting, moving, or digging up to 10 tonnes and are essential for material handling in confined or limited-access sites.

    Our course

    Yellow rotating excavator picking up dirt at a construction site

    Course agenda

    • Operate the mini excavator safely and productively
    • Carry out minor adjustments and routine servicing procedures
    • Follow all necessary safety precautions
    • Which routine adjustments and service procedures are necessary and how to carry them out
    • CPCS theory & practical tests
    • Fit and operate ancillary equipment
    • Carry out minor adjustments and routine servicing procedures
    • Follow all necessary safety precautions
    • Be aware of the necessary routine adjustments & service procedures and carry them out
    • CPCS theory & practical tests
    • Practical Test

    Course timing

    This course is a 5-day program with comprehensive training covering both theory and practical training.

    For experienced operators A shorter duration, focusing on assessment and refinement of existing skills.

    Certificate

    Please note: A valid CITB Health, Safety & Environment test completed within the last two years is required for NPORS certification.

    Upon successful completion of the course and assessments, operators will receive their CPCS Red Trained Operator Card, valid for two years. This certification demonstrates the holder’s capability to operate 360 degree excavators below 10 tonnes safely and effectively.

    Trained Operator Card (RED)

    • The Trained Operator Card confirms a level of core skills, knowledge and understanding that can be applied in the workplace until measured as competent against national standards. Experienced and able operators may hold a Trained Operator Card whilst being measured against national standards through an SVQ or NVQ.
    • Once you’ve obtained your Red CPCS Trained Operator Card, it will last for 2 years. During these 2 years you must work towards and achieve your NVQ in Plant Operations to upgrade to a Blue CPCS Competence Card.

    Competent Operator Card (BLUE)

    • The Competent Operator Card tells the observer that the holder has demonstrated a level of health and safety awareness through the CITB Health, safety and environment test, underpinning knowledge previously through a CPCS theory test, operating ability previously through a CPCS practical test and operating competence on the type of plant (evidenced by an SVQ or NVQ or employer confirmation of competence).

    Frequently Asked Questions

    A 360 degree, sub 10 tonne rotating excavator is used for various tasks, often where the space to work is more limited, including digging, trenching, and material handling.

    No prior experience is necessary. This course is designed to train individuals with little to no background in operating mini excavators.

    Contact us directly by clicking here or call our training team to secure your spot.

    After gaining sufficient on-site experience, operators can pursue the CPCS Blue Competent Operator Card by completing a relevant NVQ.

    How can we help?

    Contact us today and a member of our Sales Team will be in touch to understand your needs or give us a call on 0330 818 8888.

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