• Course Details 
    • Operate the excavator 360° tracked safely and productively
    • Fit and operate ancillary equipment
    • Site the machine safely and efficiently
    • Carry out minor adjustments and routine servicing procedures
    • Understand the capabilities, purposes and limitations of each machine
    • Follow all necessary safety precautions
    • Interpret the information provided by level pegs and profiles
    • Be aware of the necessary routine adjustments and service procedures, and carry them out
    • Work to levels with the aid of laser equipment

    Entry Requirements

    CITB Health, Safety and Environment test completed and passed within the last two years before the course start date or CPCS test date. A good level of written and spoken English is required to successfully complete this course.
  • Course Details 
    • Operate the excavator 360° tracked safely and productively
    • Fit and operate ancillary equipment
    • Site the machine safely and efficiently
    • Carry out minor adjustments and routine servicing procedures
    • Understand the capabilities, purposes and limitations of each machine
    • Follow all necessary safety precautions
    • Interpret the information provided by level pegs and profiles
    • Be aware of the necessary routine adjustments and service procedures, and carry them out
    • Work to levels with the aid of laser equipment

    Entry Requirements

    CITB Health, Safety and Environment test completed and passed within the last two years before the course start date or CPCS test date. A good level of written and spoken English is required to successfully complete this course.
  • Course Details 
    • Operate the excavator 360° tracked safely and productively
    • Fit and operate ancillary equipment
    • Site the machine safely and efficiently
    • Carry out minor adjustments and routine servicing procedures
    • Understand the capabilities, purposes and limitations of each machine
    • Follow all necessary safety precautions
    • Interpret the information provided by level pegs and profiles
    • Be aware of the necessary routine adjustments and service procedures, and carry them out
    • Work to levels with the aid of laser equipment

    Entry Requirements

    CITB Health, Safety and Environment test completed and passed within the last two years before the course start date or CPCS test date. A good level of written and spoken English is required to successfully complete this course.
  • Course Details 
    • Define roles and responsibilities of a 360 excavator below 10 tonnes operator
    • Understand fully excavator controls and terminology utilised by a competent operator
    • Maintain safe working conditions of an excavator operator
    • Explore and analyse important legislation, guidance, and regulations
    • Carry out pre-use checks and check equipment for function and serviceability
    • Display the ability to use the machine to safely traverse over rough and undulating ground, as well as sizable inclines and level surfaces
    • Operate and manoeuvre safely and efficiently within confined spaces
    • Excavate differing types of excavations in diverse ground conditions
    • Load and safely place various materials into vehicles/hoppers for transport
    • Plain, spread, level and grade various ground materials
    • Understand manufacturer requirements in order to attach and remove attachments, such as buckets
    • Safely lift, move and place basic slung loads
    • Demonstrate and safely carry out both shut down and securing procedures

    Entry Requirements

    CITB Health, Safety and Environment test completed and passed within the last two years before the course start date or CPCS test date. A good level of written and spoken English is required to successfully complete this course.
  • Course Details 
    • Define roles and responsibilities of a 360 excavator below 10 tonnes operator
    • Understand fully excavator controls and terminology utilised by a competent operator
    • Maintain safe working conditions of an excavator operator
    • Explore and analyse important legislation, guidance, and regulations
    • Carry out pre-use checks and check equipment for function and serviceability
    • Display the ability to use the machine to safely traverse over rough and undulating ground, as well as sizable inclines and level surfaces
    • Operate and manoeuvre safely and efficiently within confined spaces
    • Excavate differing types of excavations in diverse ground conditions
    • Load and safely place various materials into vehicles/hoppers for transport
    • Plain, spread, level and grade various ground materials
    • Understand manufacturer requirements in order to attach and remove attachments, such as buckets
    • Safely lift, move and place basic slung loads
    • Demonstrate and safely carry out both shut down and securing procedures

    Entry Requirements

    CITB Health, Safety and Environment test completed and passed within the last two years before the course start date or CPCS test date. A good level of written and spoken English is required to successfully complete this course.
  • Course Details 
    • Define roles and responsibilities of a 360 excavator below 10 tonnes operator
    • Understand fully excavator controls and terminology utilised by a competent operator
    • Maintain safe working conditions of an excavator operator
    • Explore and analyse important legislation, guidance, and regulations
    • Carry out pre-use checks and check equipment for function and serviceability
    • Display the ability to use the machine to safely traverse over rough and undulating ground, as well as sizable inclines and level surfaces
    • Operate and manoeuvre safely and efficiently within confined spaces
    • Excavate differing types of excavations in diverse ground conditions
    • Load and safely place various materials into vehicles/hoppers for transport
    • Plain, spread, level and grade various ground materials
    • Understand manufacturer requirements in order to attach and remove attachments, such as buckets
    • Safely lift, move and place basic slung loads
    • Demonstrate and safely carry out both shut down and securing procedures

    Entry Requirements

    CITB Health, Safety and Environment test completed and passed within the last two years before the course start date or CPCS test date. A good level of written and spoken English is required to successfully complete this course.
  • The Cat and Genny training course is for site managers, supervisors, engineers and anyone tasked with locating underground cables. In addition, the Cable Avoidance (Cat and Genny) training course provides Operatives and Supervisors with the skills and knowledge to carry out cable avoidance work.
  • CPCS A17 Telescopic Handler- Semi-Experienced  This course is for people with Semi-Experience who want to further enhance their learning on operating a telescopic handler.
  • CPCS A17  Telescopic Handler This course is for people with limited or no experience who want to learn to operate a telescopic handler. On passing the technical tests, we will apply for the CPCS trained operator card (red card) on your behalf. Course content
    • Operate the machine for all normal tasks
    • Decide whether a particular load is safe to lift
    • Carry out routine servicing procedures and maintenance as necessary, in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions
    • Know how the machine works and the maintenance requirements involved
    • Understand the effect of load, size, weight, gradients and ground conditions upon machine stability
    • Know how to load, store and transport representative materials
    • Understand the basic construction of pallets.
    Teaching and assessment 
    • 4 days learning through a mix of classroom-based teaching and practical exercises
    • 1 day assessment - CPCS technical tests.
    Qualifications
    • CPCS Trained Operator Card (red card) on passing the CPCS technical tests
    • CITB National Construction College e-certificate available on request.
    Mandatory entry requirements
    • CITB Health, safety and environment test passed no more than two years before the course start date or alternatively the new CPCS Plant Operative Health Safety and Environment Test, specifically tailored for Plant Operators.
    • Good understanding of spoken and written English.
  • CPCS A17C Telescopic Handler- Experienced  This course is for people with experience who want to further enhance their learning on operating a telescopic handler.
  • Pre-course Requirements

    Delegates must have passed the appropriate HS&E test within the last two years prior to attending this course

    Course Overview

    A slinger Signaller will be the designated individual who will be working alongside the machine operator responsible for lifting loads, for example a crane operator. A Slinger Signaller is responsible for attaching and detaching the load and will be direct its operation and movement. A Slinger Signaller will use hand signals and/or radio links to communicate with the machine operator in order to direct them and ensure that the load is moved safely on site.

    Course Structure

    • Safety procedures
    • Machine operation for all normal tasks
    • How to calculate weights and sizes of loads and how to inform the plant operator of these findings
    • Correctly attach accessories to a variety of loads
    • Move a variety of loads to different locations including blind lifts
    • Understanding the effects of load size, weight, gradients and ground conditions upon machine stability
    • Routine servicing and maintenance in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions
    • How to select, use and maintain the appropriate lifting tackle for a job
    • Clear and accepted signals for moving a load and slinger positioning during lifts
    • Individual job responsibilities
  • Pre-course Requirements

    Delegates must have passed the appropriate HS&E test within the last two years prior to attending this course

    Course Overview

    A slinger Signaller will be the designated individual who will be working alongside the machine operator responsible for lifting loads, for example a crane operator. A Slinger Signaller is responsible for attaching and detaching the load and will be direct its operation and movement. A Slinger Signaller will use hand signals and/or radio links to communicate with the machine operator in order to direct them and ensure that the load is moved safely on site.

    Course Structure

    • Safety procedures
    • Machine operation for all normal tasks
    • How to calculate weights and sizes of loads and how to inform the plant operator of these findings
    • Correctly attach accessories to a variety of loads
    • Move a variety of loads to different locations including blind lifts
    • Understanding the effects of load size, weight, gradients and ground conditions upon machine stability
    • Routine servicing and maintenance in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions
    • How to select, use and maintain the appropriate lifting tackle for a job
    • Clear and accepted signals for moving a load and slinger positioning during lifts
    • Individual job responsibilities
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