The excavator 360 is a heavy-duty digging machine that has the capacity to rotate 360 degrees on its platform which sits on a wheeled or tracked undercarriage. It's frequently used in landscaping, dredging, mining, pipework and forestry sectors to perform a variety of tasks including digging foundations, levelling land, movement of heavy materials, demolition, land clearance and drilling.
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The wheeled excavator is also known as the rubber duck due to it's duck-like appearance and bobbing movement when in action. It has less traction then a tracked excavator and the smaller contact area of the wheels compared to tracks results in an increased ground pressure that can result in soil compaction and ground damage so are usually found working on concrete or asphalt surfaces such as motorways or indeed anywhere not suitable for a tracked machine.
CPCS A59 Excavator 360 above and below 10 tonnes endorsement will give the operator a ticket to operate a machine of all sizes. CPCS A58 will allow the operator to machines up to 10 tonnes. Endorsement A is for tracked excavators and B is for wheeled excavators.
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On passing the course you will have achieved the CPCS Trained Operator (red) card, which demonstrates that you have been trained to operate the machine safely and efficiently. CPCS is the most widely recognised construction card in the UK and the benchmark standard for most large construction sites.
If you already hold the 'Red' card we can advise on how to get your Competent Operator or 'Blue' card and for 'Blue' card holders we can advise on renewing.
Courses Available:
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Novice – This course includes a theory prep session, five practical training sessions and then test day.
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Intermediate/Novice - This course includes a theory prep session, three practical training sessions and then the test day.
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Experienced Plus/Refresher - This course includes a theory prep session, one practical training sessions and then test day. Delivered over either 2 or 3 days depending on the number of attendees.​​​
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Experienced – This course includes a theory prep session and the test day and is specifically for experienced operators who have the industry experience and now need the ticket to demonstrate that.
Operators are able to book just the test day. We strongly advise however that the candidate visits the NOCN Jobcards website to familiarise themselves with the theory and practical test requirements.
Pre-course Requirements
Delegates must have passed the appropriate NOCN CPCS or CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test. This must have been taken no more than 2 years before the test day.
Course Details
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Roles and responsibilities
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Excavator controls and terminology
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Regulations and legislation
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Attach and remove buckets
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Excavate differing types of excavations in various types of ground
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Grade, spread and level-ground materials
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Lift, move and place basic slung loads
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Manoeuvre in confined spaces
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Place materials into transporting vehicles and hoppers
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Shut down and securing procedures
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Travel over rough, undulating ground, substantial inclines and level surfaces
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Undertake all pre-use checks
The Technical Test has two parts:
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Theory Test – This is a verbal question and answer test which is recorded. This needs to be achieved before moving on to the practical test.
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Practical Test – This is a manual test to assess operating ability on the machine to ensure the required standard to receive your CPCS Red Trained Operator Card is achieved.
The red card, which is only valid for 2-years, is just the first step towards blue card. During that two year period you need to work towards achieving the relevant NVQ. Once this has been awarded then the blue card can be applied for. The blue card is valid for five years and is renewable.
Grants can be claimed by employers, registered with CITB, for employees who have completed their training or their SVQ, NVQ or CPCS technical test. Please contact us if you are looking to claim grants as the course lengths differ in order to qualify.
We are also able to deliver the Plant Pro Operator Certificate if CPCS is not necessary. This is on-site training can be delivered at the customer’s location in Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire or the South East for flexibility and cost-effectiveness.
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For more information, or to book a course at our Sussex facility, please call Main Training Ltd now on 01403 458846.
CONTACT
Unit S4B, Rosier Business Park, Coneyhurst Rd, Billingshurst RH14 9DE, UK
01403 458846