180°/360° Degree Excavator (Wheeled & Tracked)

Overview

360° excavators are widely used throughout the land-based and

construction industry, and are so named as they have the ability to revolve a full 360 degrees. They are versatile machines that can be used for a variety of different jobs, and in order that they operate efficiently and safely, the correct training is required.

Our wheeled/Tracked excavator 360° below 10 tonnes, integrated training and assessment course runs for one to five days depending on experience and our instructors will guide you through the training to ensure you learn the key fundamentals of operating a 360° excavator below 10 tonnes. Once you have completed and passed the course you will receive a certificate in training for Excavator 360° below 10 tonnes.

Variations

• Wheeled or Tracked
• 180° or 360°

Course Objectives

• 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.
• Starting, stopping & parking machine.
• Travel the machine over varying types of terrain including rough undulating ground and substantial inclines.
• Manoeuvre the excavator in confined areas.
• Set the machine to excavate.
• Operate the machine including changing attachments.
• Excavate below ground level on a variety of ground types.
• Place spoil into various sizes of vehicles/hoppers.
• Grade, spread and level different types of terrain.
• Loading and unloading procedures on and off a transporter.
• Advanced operation.
• Site safety.
• Cleaning down the machine, transportation & storage.