Course overview
Inclusive of Lantra Awards AssessmentOn completion of this course you will be able to:• Identify the basic construction and components, and the purpose and use of all controls and gauges.• Identify and comply with manufacturers’ instructions in accordance with the operator’s handbook, other information sources and applicable legislation (PUWER. LOLER).• Carry out all pre-use and running checks.• Set the excavator for site and road travel.• Travel over varying types of terrain, including rough undulating ground and substantial inclines.• Manoeuvre in confined areas using forward and reverse direction.• Set the machine to excavate.• Excavate below ground level on a variety of excavations in different ground types.• Place spoil into various sizes of vehicles/hoppers.• Remove and re-attach buckets.• Place the excavator in an out-of-service condition.• Explain the loading and unloading procedures on and off a transporter.
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