EXCAVATOR 180 TRAINING
The course
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Below 5t – A10 Above 5t – A12
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Course duration – Novice 10 days max – Experienced worker 1 day
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Maximum number of operatives – Novice 4 – Experienced workers 2 x (CPCS) 3 x (NPORS)
Course Objectives
By the end of your course you will be able to:
- Identify the basic construction and components, and the purpose and use of all controls and gauges.
- Identify and comply with manufacturer’s instructions in accordance with the operator’s handbook, other information sources and applicable legislation.
- Carry out all pre-use and running checks.
- Set the excavator for site and road travel.
- Travel over varying types of terrain, including rough undulating ground and substantial inclines.
- Manoeuvre in confined areas using forward and reverse direction.
- Set the machine to travel with a pole and set up to place a pole.
- Pick up a suitable pole and place in travel position.
- Use rotoclaw attachment to excavate a pole hole.
- Set up Machine and using rotoclaw attachment pick up and erect the pole into position.
- Backfill excavation around the newly placed pole.
- Place the excavator in an out-of-service condition
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