180° Excavator Backhoe & Bucket
On completion of the 180° Excavator Backhoe & Bucket (JCB) Course, the Trainee will have established theory and practical knowledge and skills in safe operations of this specific type of plant.
Attachment training can also be incorporated within this course but may affect the course duration depending upon the trainees experience.
It is advised for the operative to attend a cable avoidance assistance course to complement any excavator course to assist in the safe detection of underground services.
Syllabus
The basic course syllabus includes…
Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 & ACOPS
Site safety – area hazards and risk assessment
Operatives responsibility – PPE – Stability & safe working loads
Pre-start checks – Controls & observations
Manoeuvring, stop / start – Securing pins and quick hitch release systems
Loading shovel techniques and hazards
Excavation safety and attachments
Practical operations and loading of vehicles
Pre-start check test
Practical Test
Theory Test
Course closing summary
Duration
As with all our courses, we will adapt the course to suit the experience and number of candidates on the course, which may affect the duration.
Refresher Course: 1 day
Semi Experienced Course: 5 days
Novice Operative Course: 10 days
Instructor Machinery Ratio
This course has an instructor – trainee – machinery ratio of…
3 x Trainees
1 x Instructor
1 x 180° Excavator with Backhoe & Bucket
360° Excavator Operator (Tracked & Wheeled)
The 360° Excavator Operator Course is for tracked or wheeled excavators and, above and below 10 tonnes.
The course provides the Trainee with good knowledge and practical skills in the operations and limitations of a hydraulic excavator and safe use of quick hitch release systems.
It is advised that the Operative also attends a Cable Avoidance System Course to compliment any Excavator Course, to assist in safe detection of underground services.
Syllabus
The basic course syllabus includes…
Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 & ACOPS
Site Safety – Area Hazards & Risk Assessment
Operatives Responsibility – PPE – Stability & Safe Working Loads
Pre Use Checks – Controls – Quick Hitch Systems
Types of Buckets – Securing Devices – Observations
Manoeuvring – Stop / Start – Tracking
Practical Operation & Loading
Closing Excavation – Compacting & Grading
Pre Use Check Assessment
Practical Test
Theory Test
Course closing summary
Duration
As with all our courses, we will adapt the course to suit the experience and number of candidates on the course, which may affect the duration.
Refresher Course: 1 day
Semi Experienced Course: 3-5 days
Novice Operative Course: 10 days
Instructor Machinery Ratio
This course has an instructor – trainee – machinery ratio of…
3 x Trainees
1 x Instructor
1 x 360° Excavator
Skid Steer Loader – Bob Cat
The Skid Steer Loader Course provides the Trainee with good theory and practical skills in limitations and operational practices.
On completion of the course, candidates are thoroughly aware that at the work place, stability and hazards are a consideration along with observation and safety awareness at all times.
Syllabus
The basic course syllabus includes…
Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 & ACOPS
Operative Responsibility – Area Hazards & PPE
Pre-Start Checks & Controls – Safe Working Loads
Safety Devices – Attachments – Observation & Stability
Manoeuvring – Stop / Start – Practical Steering
Practical Operations & Usage of Skid Steer – Loading & Unloading
Pre-Start Check Test
Practical Assessment Test
Theory Test
Course closing summary
Duration
As with all our courses, we will adapt the course to suit the experience and number of candidates on the course, which may affect the duration.
For example, a refresher course with extended attachment training, depending on environment and working duties, could take up to 3 days.
Refresher Course: 1 day
Novice Operative Course: 1-3 days
Instructor Machinery Ratio
This course has an instructor – trainee – machinery ratio of…
3 x Trainees
1 x Instructor
1 x Skid Steer Loader
Loading Shovel (Tracked & Wheeled)
The Loading Shovel Course (Tracked & Wheeled) will provide the Trainee with good theory knowledge and practical skills in loading activities and procedures.
The operative will be aware of limitations and stability of the shovel loader and the importance of pre-start checks.
Syllabus
The basic course syllabus includes…
Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 & ACOPS
Site Safety – Area Hazards – PPE
Pre-Start Checks – Stability – Safe Working Load – Rated Capacity
Manoeuvring – Stop / Start – Use of Controls & Observation
Shovel Use & Lifting – Loading Techniques
Practical Work Uses
Pre-Start Check Test
Practical Test
Theory Test
Course closing summary
Duration
As with all our courses, we will adapt the course to suit the experience and number of candidates on the course, which may affect the duration.
Refresher Course: 1 day
Semi Experienced Course: 3 days
Novice Operative Course: 4 days
Instructor Machinery Ratio
This course has an instructor – trainee – machinery ratio of…
3 x Trainees
1 x Instructor
1 x Loading Shovel
Attachment Training
The Health & Safety Executives have laid down laws and guidelines so that employers, or the self-employed, receive adequate training for the purpose of health and safety.
Upon completion of the Attachment Training Course, operatives will have good knowledge of how to use attachments safely; the effects of stability; the dangers; how to detach and attach correctly and also, be assessed and tested in its use, with certification issued.
Syllabus
Attachments can and do affect the stability, handling and lifting capability of all plant machinery.
It is the understanding and safe use of the attachments that are affixed to specific plant types that make operatives competent and conscientious in their work duties.
Certificates of basic or specific training can be issued as individual courses.
Euro Training Services Limited automatically includes attachment training such as side shifts on fork lift trucks, quick hitch release systems on 360° excavators and hooks with slinging techniques for lorry mounted loaders. This is part of basic training for novice operatives.
Types of attachment could include:
Side Shifts
Quick Hitch & 360° Bucket
Man Cage for Telescopic Handler
Strymach Clamp
Lift Jib for Cranes
Water Bowser
Spreader beam for Cranes
Skid Steer Sweeper
Brick Clamp
Duration
As with all our courses, we will adapt the course to suit the experience and number of candidates on the course, which may affect the duration.
Instructor Machinery Ratio
This course has an instructor – trainee – machinery ratio of…
6 x Trainees
1 x Instructor
