NPORS Excavator as a crane N100

What is excavator as a crane?

Although excavators are primarily used for standard earthmoving and construction tasks, they can also be used within reason for lifting jobs. Operators can use an excavator as a crane if they are required to lift anything from concrete and metal pipes to other construction materials.

What does the Tuppco training course include?

• Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as an operator
• Be able to conform to manufacturers requirements as per technical data, conform to relevant regulations and legislation
• Be able to locate, identify and explain safe working loads, lifting capacity chart and explain different lifting configurations and working ranges
• Identify and explain different lifting procedures, explain What task could fall into each category
• Identify and explain centres of gravity, calculate estimated weights of loads
• Identify any overhead / proximity hazards
• Be able to agree the signal codes / hand signals, direction of movement, safe working and safe landing, placement zone with the slinger / signaller
• Ensure excavator is in a safe condition for attachments to be fitted
• Checked Load integrity and security by Carrying out trial Lift
• Be able to Lift and move a Load to a designated position in a safe and controlled manner ensuring minimum uncontrolled movement
• Environmental considerations
• Carry out all of service and securing procedures

Venue and equipment requirements

• Suitable and safe area to operate excavator

• Varying terrain and slopes
• 1 x bundle load
• 1 x long load
• 1 x load that is no more than 60% of the rated capacity of the of the machine @ 75% of its full working radius as per lifting chart
• Area to lift and lower loads out of sight of operator
• Suitable and safe area to complete paperwork

• Suitable welfare facilities

• 360° Excavator with lifting eye and SWL
• Operators’ manual
• Risk assessment completed
• In date thorough test examination report for the machine

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

• Lift and lower 3 loads to designated landing position

• Travel 30 metres with loads
• Travel over varying and sloping ground

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

Time allowed is 1 hour

Where does Tuppco deliver on-site training courses?

Tuppco can deliver onsite training nationwide using venue and equipment supplied