CITB Excavator Course

Aim of an Excavator Course

To provide training and knowledge in the safe and efficient operation of excavators below and above 10 tonnes.

Excavator course meets the statutory requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, and other relevant statutory provisions and Approved Codes of Practice.

Excavator Course Content

Develop both skills and knowledge associated with Excavator machines, the following topics are generally covered within an Excavator course:

Excavator Course Theory

• Statutory Requirements
• Site Safety Awareness
• Operating Safety Code
• Road and Site Travelling Procedures
• Multiple Choice Theory Test

Excavator Course Practical

• Introduction to the Machine
• Control Familiarisation
• Pre-Start Checks and Basic Maintenance Procedures
• Basic Driving Procedures and Practice
• Use of Hydraulic Controls
• Parking at End of Shift Procedures/ Practice
• Road and Site Travelling Procedures/Practice
• Excavating and Digging Procedures/Practice
• Trenching Procedures/Practice
• Backfilling Procedures/Practice
• Site Levelling and Ground Consolidation Procedures/Practice
• Practical Skills Tests

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