CPCS Training (A59) - 360 Degree Excavator/Digger Course above 10 tonnes - Foundation/Novice

CPCS Entry requirements

Learners must have passed the Operatives Health, Safety & Environment test within the last 2 years, prior to course start date. Aim Train selected personnel in the skills and knowledge needed to carry out the duties of a 360° excavator operator.


Elements Covered

- Legislative and regulative requirements of a plant operator.
- Roles and responsibilities of a plant operator within the construction industry.
- Preparation of plant equipment for work as per operator’s manuals and other information sources.
- Travel and manoeuvre the equipment on level and undulated surfaces including substantial inclines and confined spaces.
- Set the machine to excavate various excavations in various types of ground, load material into a transporting vehicle.
- Grade, spread and level the ground.
- Removal and re-attachment of attachments
- Perform safe parking, shut down and isolation procedures for the machine.


CPCS Certification

Learners will receive a Red CPCS Training Operator card on successful completion of the technical tests, valid for two years. After gaining on-site experience, you must complete a Level 2 NVQ within two years to apply for the Blue Competence Card which is renewable every 5 years.