180° Excavator Novice

180° Excavator Novice CSCS

3 Day Course

This course is designed to instruct, train and assess participants in the safe use of 180 Excavators, in a variety of terrains, in keeping with current legislation.
180 Excavators often referred to as Backhoes or Backhoe Loaders are used for a huge variety of different jobs. Often they are the only piece of heavy equipment on a construction site.

Who Should Attend?

Those looking to gain full CSCS certification for a 180 Excavator.

Candidates Must:

  • Have a Valid Safe Pass Card.
  • Have proof of 6 Months on site experience. (letter from employer)
  • Bring a Current Passport Photo.
  • Bring their own PPE (e.g. Safety Footwear etc).
  • Be at least 18 years of age.

Additional Information:

Maximum and minimum of 4 learners.

Course Content Theory:

  • Duties of operator.
  • Pre-Shift Inspection.
  • Hazards associated with working with 180 Excavators.

Course Content Practical:

  • Front shovel operation.
  • Excavating and digging procedures.
  • Back filling procedures.
  • Ground Levelling.
  • Machine limitations in different environments.

Certification:

SOLAS CSCS logbook/ticket and QQI certificate.
On the 3rd day of the course participants are given a log book. After 6 months further experience under the supervision of a CSCS ticket holder of the same category, they must pass a 1 day assessment to achieve CSCS card and QQI Certification.

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