Introduction

The tracked excavator 360 is a powerful digging machine, ideal for soft, uneven land and hills, and is a mainstay in heavy construction works. The 360 element allows it to excavate large amounts of materials and move them anywhere within the vehicle's radius. Operated from a cab on the rotating base consisting of a boom, dipper, and bucket, the excavator travels on tracks or wheels around the site. Using such a large and critical machine requires knowledge and skill to ensure the safety of everyone involved.

This CPCS Tracked A59 certification delivers a thorough understanding of the relevant operational and safety requirements that apply to 360 excavator operators working in the construction industry and allied environments. It is specifically aimed at Plant Operators with no experience in excavation over 10 tonnes who require practical and theory-based training and assessment on an Excavator 360 with tracks and handling 10 tonnes or more.

Course Outline

With a mix of practical and theory-based exercises and tutorials, delegates will cover manufacturer information and general knowledge of a tracked Excavator 360 and participate in practical activities to recognise machine components and functions, best practices and operating methods.

The course reflects national standards and industry best practices and is fully accredited in line with regulations. In addition, choose to learn with Citrus, and delegates benefit from our custom-built training facilities and customer-first approach.

Our occupationally and technically-experienced trainers coach delegates on this course, completing the session with a practical observation and short theory test. Delegates must pass all assessments to qualify for the CPCS Red Trained Operator card, valid for two years.

Course Programme

This training is essential for workers to operate a tracked Excavator 360 safely. Delegates will review legal requirements, ensure safety compliance, understand procedures and appropriate documentation and classifications.

The learnings will take delegates through:

• Health & Safety legislation, including lifting operations, lifting equipment regulations and lifting signals to BS7121 
• Setting the excavator for site travel and relevant duties
• Travelling over differing types of terrain, including undulating ground and slope 
• Manoeuvring in confined areas using forward and reverse direction 
• Creating a vertical trench to the specified dimensions 
• Completing a square excavation with vertical sides at the end of the dug trench 
• Loading material into a vehicle 
• Removing the bucket and replacing it with an alternative 
• Lifting, loading and rotating to the appropriate degrees and radius
• Reinstating a work area back to the original state 
• Shutdown and secure procedures 
• Loading and unloading procedures on and off a transporter

On Completion

On completion of the training course, delegates will have sufficient knowledge and information to enable them to complete the CPCS theory and practical test for 360 excavators.  

At the end of the training, successful delegates will:

• Understand and recognise all learned endorsements
• Have excellent knowledge of health & safety legislation, including lifting operations, lifting equipment regulations and lifting signals to BS7121 
• Be able to carry out pre-start and running checks on the machine 
• Be confident to set the excavator for site travel and relevant duties
• Travel over differing types of terrain, including undulating ground and slope 
• Manoeuvre in confined areas using forward and reverse direction 
• Create a vertical trench to the specified dimensions 
• Complete a square excavation with vertical sides at the end of the dug trench 
• Know the correct procedure to load material into a vehicle 
• Be able to remove the bucket and replace it with an alternative 
• Lifting, loading and rotating to the appropriate degrees and radius
• Reinstating a work area back to the original state 
• Shutdown and secure procedures 
• Loading and unloading procedures on and off a transporter

On successfully completing the course, delegates receive their Red Trained Operator CPCS card, valid for two years.

Who Should Attend?

This Novice CPCS A59 Excavator 360 qualification is suitable for novice operators who wish to pursue a career in plant operations. The course is available to those who need full training and test.

Course Duration

This comprehensive training prepares delegates to safely and responsibly work with an excavator 360 on-site. The training options vary to accommodate novices and seasoned delegates:

Novice training - eight days with a maximum of two delegates  

If you have more experience on the machine and only need refresher training or a test click here for our Excavator 360 Above 10T Test

Why Citrus?

We dedicate our efforts to unrivalled quality and the customer experience at Citrus Training, working tirelessly to provide exemplary service to our clients and produce excellent results from our delegates. As a result, we are the leading UK-based provider of health, safety, and technical training and assessment services to the Built Environment and Utility sectors. 

We have over 30 specialist Plant and Lifting trainers and assessors, coaching and testing nationwide to meet any specific needs of our clients. With a wealth of experience and expertise, they have successfully trained over 25,000 delegates across the Plant and NVQ training categories.

Our facilities include six technical centres with the capacity for delivering Plant Training across the UK. And our national, accredited Training and Test Centres are fully equipped to provide CPCS and CSCS accredited courses. In addition, as an approved NPORS training provider, we can also offer on-site training and testing nationwide. 

Finally, as an Approved Training Organisation by CITB, we provide quality training that meets the industry-approved standards (ATO). 

Things You Need to Know

All delegates must have passed the CITB Health, Safety and Environment touchscreen test for Operatives within the past two years and show proof of qualification to take this course. 

The training has practical elements, so delegates must inform their trainer if they have any serious health issues, physical problems, special considerations or are taking any medication, which may create difficulties in any elements of this course. 

For training held at your location, please ensure that the classroom you make available has a power supply and is a suitable size for the number of delegates attending. In addition, please ensure that the practical area has been risk-assessed, is free from harm, and is ideal for training. 

If you are a CITB Levy payer, you can claim a CITB Grant for this course. Once you have booked please contact us with your CITB number and we can assist you in claiming the funds.