The 180 Degree Excavator Truck is commonly used in industry outside for construction or grounds maintenance use. Operators of the 180 Excavator Truck are required to hold a certificate of training which shows they have attended a training course and passed a test to a set national standard.

Durations

• 180 Novice Training: varies upon application
• 180 Experienced Training: varies upon application
• 180 Conversion Training: varies upon application
• 180 Refresher Training: varies upon application
• Instructor Training: 10 days

What skill level are you?

• View our Skill Level Definitions page to find out.

Please contact us to ask about our retainer package services

How to Book

• To book digger training at a commercial premises - call the sales team on 01778 561161 or complete our on-line contact us form

Course Venue

• Commercial/ Private premises with access to a 180° Excavator.

Note: This course has been approved by the relevant accrediting bodies and complies with both the Health & Safety Executives Guidance HSG6 & Approved Code of Practice L117.

Safe-T-Solutions hold ITSSAR accreditation and NPORS accreditation and are able to offer Forklift truck training at customer premises around the UK. Certificates can be restricted to "in-house" to suit the job role of the operator or nationally accredited with ITTSAR or NPORS.

Course Content

• Responsibilities under the Health & Safety at Work Act, 1974, PUWER 98 & LOLER 98
• Operators Safety code
• Refuelling, Battery maintenance and charging procedures
• Pre-use checks / end of shift checks
• Factors affecting stability / rated capacity
• Motive controls & Hydraulic controls of 180° Excavator
• Operating in open and confined areas
• Manoeuvring on different terrains
• Transportation of 180° Excavator
• Excavation
• Loading / unloading
• Safe use of attachments

Course Assessment

• Theoretical assessment of 5 open and 20 multiple choice questions, which can be conducted orally where language barriers or literacy difficulties exist.
• Practical Test of basic operating skills, confirming skills taught on the Forklift training course

Course Certification:

• PDF ITSSAR accredited certificate - no extra charge
• Printed ITSSAR accredited certificate £4
• Credit card style photo ID card - £10 + vat (+ £2 for second truck to be added at the same time)
• NPORS accredited certificate & photo ID card - £25