Course Duration

Days: 1 – 10 (last day for CPCS testing)

Attendees

1 – 4

Course Objectives

By the end of the course the operator should be able to:

• Safely use quick hitch.
• Lift and deposit loads. (Endorsement Test Optional)
• Carry out a pre-start inspection.
• Operate safely under varying site conditions.
• Carry out minor adjustments and routine service.
• Excavate to various depths and formations and reinstate ground.
• Demonstrate an understanding of responsibilities under relevant legislation.
• Operate machine safely and correctly in accordance with manufacturers’ manual and instructions and accepted good practice.

Course Summary

• Refuelling procedures
• Loading vehicles
• Travelling on inclines
• Relevant regulations/legislation
• Travelling on undulating ground
• Lift and move basic slung loads (Endorsement Test Optional)
• Pre-start inspections/maintenance
• Forming stock piles
• Introduction to machine
• Controls and instruments
• Various sizes of excavations
• Excavate to levels
• Back-filling and levelling
• CPCS Theory Test Preparation

Certification

CPCS Trained Operator Card – Valid for 2 years.

Luddon Construction Ltd Theory and Practical Certificate for in-house courses.

Refresher Period

The CPCS Trained Operator Card is not renewable (see follow-on courses below).

360° Excavator Refresher Course after 3 years for in-house courses.

Any Other Relevant Information

Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS) Testing is carried out to CPCS standards by CPCS Approved Testers. CPCS testing consists of passing a Health, Safety and Environment test, then a CPCS Theory Test followed by a CPCS Practical Test.  All tests may be monitored by CPCS.

Recommended Follow-On Courses

CPCS require that a Vocational Qualification (VQ) in Plant Operations (level 2) on 360° Excavator is achieved within 2 years of gaining a CPCS Trained Operator Card. A CPCS Competent Operator Card, for this category, can be applied for upon achievement of the relevant VQ.  The CPCS Competent Operator Card is valid for 5 years and is renewable.