A10/12
180 EXCAVATOR

This course ensures that candidates are plant trained in using a 180-degree Excavator, either below or above 5 tonnes depending on the training chosen. The course content provides the skills and experience that is essential to work efficiently when using this vehicle.

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• For all CPCS categories, the CPCS theory test is a verbal questions and answer session which will take approximately an hour to complete. 

• The CPCS practical test for the 180-degree Excavator (A10) course must be completed within two hours and the practical test for the 180 degree Excavator (A12) course must be completed within two hours and twenty minutes.

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Both CPCS practical training courses consist of the candidate using the machine to complete a variety of activities and manoeuvres including excavating and moving loads.

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A10 – Excavator Below 5 Tonnes 

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• Information and knowledge to ensure operators can name and explain the principal components of the machinery, including the basic construction, terminology and controls

• Pre-use checks, configuration and setting up ready for travel

• Shut down and securing procedures

• Safe operation and manoeuvring over a range of terrains and confined spaces, including steep inclines, level surfaces and rough ground

• How to attach and remove buckets, lift, move and place basic slung loads with the rear boom, and grade, spread and level ground and materials

• Relevant regulations and legislation pertaining both to the plant and the operator’s responsibilities

• Loading and unloading procedures

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A12 – Excavator Above  5 Tonnes 

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• Routine adjustments and plant servicing procedures

• Safety precautions, machine capabilities and machine operation

• How diesel engines work and how they relate to machine operation

• Ancillary equipment

• Information given by level pegs, profiles etc and how to interpret this

• Preparing the machine for travel on public roads

• Siting the machine safely and efficiently