Individual Training

This course is ideal for the individual operator. It is fully accredited by ITSSAR who are approved by the HSE

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360 Degree Mini Excavator Operating Safety Course

3 day*course from £375+ VAT per candidate or : £499+ VAT  2 day*1to1
           (*Subject to Relevant Experienced/Refresher/Conversion/Special attachment)
50% Deposit is required prior to the start of the course. We accept credit/debit cards and PayPal.

This course is undertaken at our sites in Crewe & Middlewich, Cheshire.
 If required, B&B accommodation can be arranged at a reasonable price Please enquire for further information. Contact details are at the bottom of the page
 
AIMS OF THE COURSE/PROGRAMME

The aim of the course is to provide training and knowledge in the safe and efficient operation of a Mini Digger.

This course meets the statutory requirements of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, and other relevant statutory provisions.

PROGRAMME
The course is spent on developing skills and knowledge associated with this type of machine.
Topics covered include:-
Theory

Statutory Requirements Site Safety Awareness Operating Safety Code
Site Travelling Procedures
Multi Choice Theory Test

Practical

Introduction to the Machine
Control Familiarisation
Pre-Start Checks & Basic Maintenance Procedures
Basic Driving Procedures & Practice Use of Hydraulic Controls
Parking at End of Shift Procedures
Site Travelling Procedures
Practice Excavating & Digging Procedures
Practice Trenching Procedures
Practice Backfilling Procedures
Practice Site Levelling & Ground Consolidation Procedures
Practice Practical Skills Tests

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

1. Notebook and pen
2. Appropriate safety wear.
All other materials are provided on the course

This course is undertaken to the ITSSAR training standard.
  360º Excavator (Wheeled & Tracked Mini)   Semi-Experienced Operators Course  ( This is a strong guide)
 

Period 1

 Period 2 B
R
E
A
K		 Period 3 Period 4 Period 5 L
U
N
C
H		 Period 6 Period 7 Period 8 Period 9

Day 
1

Introduction
Aims & Objectives

Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 Operating Safety Rules

Factors Affecting Mobility & Stability

Pre-Shift Checks Operators Checks

Driving Controls & Operation

Driving Controls Forward & Reverse in confined areas &
over uneven ground

 Refuelling Procedures & parking

Day
 2

Pre-shift Checks Revision

Use of Shovel Bucket & Att' Digging & Loading

Use of Shovel Bucket & Att' Dozing & Grabbing

Use of Shovel Bucket & Att' Spreading & Grading

Use of Shovel Bucket & Att' Stockpiling

Use of Excavator
Trenching

 Refuelling Procedures & parking

Day
 3

 Pre-shift Checks Revision

Use of Excavator Trenching

Use of Excavator Trenching

Driving Control Assessment

 Practical operating Skills & Theory Test

Summery Close

Other individual courses we do.
HIAB  
Dumper

 At your place of work training
 (Maximum instructor ratio of 3:1:1)

At you site.......
You must have all the elements available for the instructor to do the course for full details please ring.
How Long ?? Semi-Experienced
   3 Day course for  3 semi-experience operators
   3 Day course for 2 semi-experienced operators
   2 Day course for 1 semi-experienced operator		 How Long ?? Novice
   5-10 Day course for  3 novice operators
          5Day course for 2 novice operators
    3/4 Days course for 1 novice operator

 

AIMS OF THE COURSE/PROGRAMME

The aim of the course is to provide training and knowledge in the safe and efficient operation of ...
 360° Excavators. Standard reach only:     Mini Micro Medium : Tracked /Wheels-Heavy

This course meets the statutory requirements of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, and other relevant statutory provisions.

PROGRAMME
The course is spent on developing skills and knowledge associated with this type of machine.
Topics covered include:-
Theory

Statutory Requirements Site Safety Awareness Operating Safety Code
Site Travelling Procedures
Multi Choice Theory Test

Practical

Introduction to the Machine
Control Familiarisation
Pre-Start Checks & Basic Maintenance Procedures
Basic Driving Procedures & Practice Use of Hydraulic Controls
Parking at End of Shift Procedures
Site Travelling Procedures
Practice Excavating & Digging Procedures
Practice Trenching Procedures
Practice Backfilling Procedures
Practice Site Levelling & Ground Consolidation Procedures
Practice Practical Skills Tests

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

1. Notebook and pen
2. Appropriate safety wear.
All other materials are provided on the course

360º Excavator (Wheeled & Tracked Mini)                        Novice Operators Course  ( This is a strong guide)
Instructors Ratio 3:1:1

Period 1

 Period 2 B
R
E
A
K		 Period 3 Period 4 Period 5 L
U
N
C
H		 Period 6 Period 7 Period 8 Period 9

Day 
1

Introduction
Aims & Objectives

Operating
 Safety 
Rules

Factors
 affecting
 Mobility
 & Stability

Operator Pre-shift Checks

Driving Controls & Equipment

Driving Controls Forward & Reverse in confined areas & over uneven ground

Refuelling Procedures & parking

Day
 2

Pre-shift Checks Revision

Use of shovel + attachments 

Dozing & Grabbing

Stockpiling

Excavation

Refuelling Procedures & parking

Day
 3

 Pre-shift Checks Revision

Stockpiling

Excavation

Excavation

 Refuelling Procedures & parking

Day
 4

 Pre-shift Checks Revision

Digging & Loading

Dozing & Grabbing

Stockpiling

Trenching

 Refuelling Procedures & parking

Day
 5

 Pre-shift Checks Revision

Trenching

 Trenching

Driving control assessment. Practical operating skills test

Driving control assessment. Practical operating Skills & Theory Test

 Summery Close

 
HSE Reported Related Incident
Tuesday 30 January 2007 17:10
Health and Safety Executive (South East)		 Willowbrook property services fined £4,000 for breaching Health and Safety regulations.... For More Detail  Click Here

 

This is not a CITB course and it is not possible to attribute the course certificate to any CITB/CPCS or CSCS accreditation

For your information if you are considering a career move using this training.

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