CPCS A59a 360 Excavator - 10 Day Novice Course

Learning outcomes

• Identify the basic construction, purpose and function of components and the purpose and use of all controls and gauges.
• Identify and comply with manufacturers’ instructions in accordance with the operator’s handbook, other information sources and applicable legislation.
• Carry out all pre-use and running checks.
• Configure the excavator for site travel.
• Travel the machine over varying types of terrain, including rough, undulating ground and substantial inclines.
• Manoeuvre the excavator in confined areas.
• Set the machine to excavate.
• Explain precautions to be taken for underground and overhead services and other hazards.
• Excavate below ground level on a variety of excavations in different ground types.
• Place spoil into various sizes of vehicles/hoppers.
• Grade, spread and level different types of terrain.
• Remove and re-attach buckets.
• Place the machine in an out-of-service condition.
• Explain the loading and unloading procedures on and off a transporter.

Examination and Certification

To achieve the learning outcomes the candidate must complete a theory test and a practical test.
Successful candidates will be entered into the NPORS and CPCS scheme.

Instructor : Candidates : Machine
1 : 2 : 1
1 : 4 : 2