Excavator (360 Tracked/Wheeled)
Course Aims ?
? basic construction and components of the machine
? familiarity with the manufacturers' handbook
? stability
? accident prevention
? pre-shift and daily checks
? starting and stopping
? transportation
? how to operate the machine safely and effectively
? how to avoid potential dangers.
? Operating on rough and sloping ground
? Setting the machine for excavation
? Excavating in different types of ground
? Placing spoil into various sized vehicles
? Grading, spreading and levelling ground
? Removing and re-attaching buckets
? Manoeuvring in confined areas.
Max No of Candidates ? 3 (NPORS)
2 (LANTRA)
Duration ? 1-9 days NPORS (depending on experience of candidates)
1-9 days LANTRA (depending on experience of candidates)
Awarding Body ? NPORS or LANTRA