Course

Lantra 360° Excavator tracked EXC03

Summary

Awarding body

Lantra Awards

Course type

On-site training and assessment

Training course duration

1-3 days dependant on any previous experience

Novice candidates

4 candidates

Experience Worker Tests per day

4

Variations

  • 1-10 tonne
  • Above & below 10 tonnes

Card options

5-year LANTRA Awards traditional card & certificate

Minimum age

16

Instructor

Bertie Tupper & Tuppco instructors

What is a 360° Excavator?

The 360°degree excavator digger is a powerful piece of machinery used to excavate and move large objects in a construction environment. The 360°degree range of movement makes excavators ideally suited for different types and stages of work in the industry and it is rare to see a building site without one.

What does the Tuppco training course include?

  • Learning a working knowledge of the manufacturer’s handbook for the particular machine to be used.
  • Being able to locate and identify the major components of the machine and explain their functions.
  • Being able to locate and identify steering, Driving and braking controls and explain their functions.
  • Identifying and maintaining PPE appropriate for excavator use.
  • Conducting all pre-operational checks in accordance with manufacturers and legislative requirements.
  • Safely mounting and dismounting the machine.
  • Starting and stopping the engine and safely moving the Machine off and stopping it safely.
  • Configuring the machine for travel and manoeuvring it safely across varying terrain in open and confined areas.
  • Conducting all necessary safety checks at the work area
  • Manoeuvring the Machine to the Work area and correctly configuring in readiness to carry out excavating tasks.
  • Carrying out excavating tasks
  • loading material onto transporting vehicles or into containers.
  • Reinstating excavation, grade, and level ground
  • Fitting and removing attachments.
  • Carrying out all end of shift and shut down procedures

Venue and equipment requirements

  • Suitable and safe area to dig trenches and backfill
  • Varying terrain and slopes
  • Bulk material to load vehicle
  • Vehicle or hopper to load (dumper, trailer)
  • Suitable and safe area to complete paperwork
  • Suitable welfare facilities
  • 360° Excavator with digging and grading buckets
  • Operators’ manual
  • Risk assessment completed

Theory Assessment

  • 20 multiple choice questions
  • 5 written questions
  • 4 marks per question
  • 80% pass mark required

Practical Assessment criteria

    • Pre use and operational checks
    • Excavate a “L” shape trench and with vertical ends and back fill
    • Trench length: 7 meters each length
    • Trench depth: 1 metre
    • Trench width: 1 buckets width
    • Form a load out bench appropriate for loading vehicles
    • Load material on to a vehicle/hopper x 2
    • Travel over varying and sloping ground
    • Remove and attach bucket/attachment
    • Excavator parked safely and isolated

     

    Pass mark is less than 20 penalty points and no mandatory disqualifications

    Time allowed – NA

    Where can Tuppco deliver on site training courses?

      Tuppco can deliver onsite training nationwide using venue and equipment supplied