Excavator (360) Below 10 Tonnes - Novice Operators

Becoming proficient in operating this machinery is an essential and valued operator’s skill for any contract, large or small.

This course will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to operate the machine safely, protecting both you and those around you.

This course offers a range of certificate options depending on your needs:

Below ten tonnes

Above ten tonnes

Excavators used as cranes.

The finer details

This training course has been developed to help you understand how to operate a 360° tracked excavator safely.

The amount of instruction you will require will depend largely upon your previous experience and sessions will be adapted to meet your needs. Course duration will depend on experience and will be from one to four days.

The training course will consist of theory and practical sessions, followed by assessment. Course sessions include:

Plant Safety and the Law

Machine Knowledge and Preparation for Work

Travelling and Manoeuvring the Machine

Machine Operation

Excavators used as cranes (optional)

Theory Assessment

Practical Assessment

If successful in meeting the required standards assessed, you will be awarded a certificate of competence and a Lantra skills ID card for your chosen certificate option.