Excavator as Crane training.

It is envisaged that by the end of this course of training the learner will be able to answer questions on and perform the following:

-Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as an operator

-Be able to conform to manufacturers requirements as per technical data, conform to relevant regulations and legislation

-Be able to locate and identify the major components of the machine and explain their functions

-Be able to locate and identify steering, driving and braking controls and explain their functions

-Safely mount and dismount the machine

-Start and stop the engine and safely move the machine off and stop it safely

-Configure the machine for travel and manoeuvre it safely across varying terrain in open and confined areas

-Conduct all necessary safety checks at the work area

-Be able to locate, identify and explain safe working loads, lifting capacity chart and explain different lifting configurations and working ranges

-Identify and explain different lifting procedures, explain what task could fall into each category

-Identify and explain centres of gravity, calculate estimated weights of loads

-Identify any overhead / proximity hazards

-Be able to agree the signal codes / hand signals, direction of movement, safe working and safe landing, placement zone with the slinger / signaller

-Ensure excavator is in a safe condition for attachments to be fitted

-Checked load integrity and security by carrying out trial lift

-Be able to lift and move a load to a designated position in a safe and controlled manner ensuring minimum uncontrolled movement

-Environmental considerations

-Carry out all out of service and securing procedures

N100 courses we provide:

Excavator as Crane EWT:

Expiry: 5 years

Price: POA

Excavator as Crane Novice:

Course duration: 2 days

Expiry: 5 years

Price: £690.00 + VAT