COURSE AIMS
To provide thorough practical and theory plant training in operating a 360 degree Excavator, to enable the candidate to competently and safely fulfill the role and pass the relevant CPCS Theory and Practical Tests.
COURSE CONTENT
- Operating the plant machinery to a minimum standard
- Fitting and operating ancillary equipment
- Siting the machine safely and efficiently
- Carrying out minor adjustments and routine servicing procedures
- Preparing the machine for travelling on the public highway
- The capabilities of each machine, its purpose and limitations
- All safety precautions necessary for the correct operation of the machine
- How diesel engines work and how various parts of the machine operate
- How to interpret the information provided by level pegs, profiles and so on
- What routine adjustments and servicing procedures are necessary for the plant equipment, and how to carry them out
