360 Excavator

A 360 excavator is a versatile, heavy duty, construction machine with a boom, bucket and cab that can rotate a full 360° on a platform, allowing for a wide range of movement and positioning for tasks like digging, material handling, demolition and landscaping. Available with either wheels or tracks, these powerful machines offer significant manoeuvrability and are indispensable on many construction sites.

Category: 360° Excavator above & below 10 tonne

Accrediting Body: Independent Training Standards Scheme & Register (ITSSAR)

Maximum Ratio: 3 : 1 : 1 (3 Trainees : 1 Instructor : 1 Vehicle)

Durations:

Novice* – 1 Operator = 6 days, 2 Operators = 8 days, 3 Operators = 10 days
Experienced** – 1 or 2 Operators = 2 days 3 Operators = 3 days
Safety Refresher*** – 1 Operator = 1 day 2 or 3 Operators = 2 days
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* For trainees with very little or no previous operating experience of a 360 excavator
** Existing operators with previous experience of using a 360 excavator but have not received formal training
*** This course is available for those trainees with in-date documentary evidence of formal training

Course Breakdown

The following is a list of elements that make up a novice course. (N.B. The list for experienced operators, safety refreshers and conversion courses may be shorter).

Course Introduction, the need & reasons to train and relevant statutory requirements
Introduction to the equipment, control familiarisation and principles of operation
Recommended mount & dismount and introduction to the motive & steering controls
Simple hydraulics (theory) and introduction to the hydraulic controls
Basic manoeuvring exercises around site – forwards and reverse
Advanced manoeuvring exercises around site – varying terrain, slopes and inclines*
Basic maintenance and refuelling procedures
Operators’ safety code and relevant handout
Daily pre-use inspections
Engineering principles, rated capacity and stability
Site safety checks and working conditions
Detach and attach bucket/attachments
Set up the machine for excavation tasks
Excavation and backfilling of various size/depth trenches and leave the area clean and tidy*
Form a raised bench or level standing to load a vehicle/dumper with site materials*
Relevant safety film
Testing: Pre-use checks, practical skills and theory

* Will be covered where facilities allow/are relevant

All courses are ITSSAR accredited and are recognised throughout the industry.

On-Site Courses and Facilities Required

The course will be delivered on your premises. This will give your employees the advantage of being trained and tested on the excavator they will use after training has been completed, safely and efficiently.

Training can be tailored/bespoke to your business requirements, but the following facilities will be required:

Access to your excavator
An area large enough for basic & advanced manoeuvring, excavating, vehicle loading and testing
Loads/materials and a vehicle to load appropriate to your business
For theory training – an area large enough for the instructor and the trainees to work, with chairs, a table and a power supply (a small office)
It is recommended that all excavator operators wear safety footwear, headwear and a hi-visibility vest. Other personal protective equipment is as per the company’s SSOW/RA

Certification

After completing the course you will receive:

A certificate e-mailed to you

If you have applied for ITSSAR TOPS* (Trained Operators Passport Scheme), you will be registered onto the TOPS database, have your own TOPS number and receive a photo identification card.

* There is an additional charge of £20 per trainee. This covers the registration onto the TOPS database and card

After Care

After completing the training, feedback (verbally and written) will be given to both the trainee and their manager on the trainee’s performance including any recommendations.

When refresher training is due, (HSE recommends every 3 – 5 years, your company policy may differ), notification will be sent via email.