CPCS Excavator 360° Tracked: Above 10 Tonnes A59 (9 days)

Cost: £2,410 no VAT charged
Duration: 9 days
Locations: Derbyshire, Norfolk
Dates: Various
Funding: See Grants and funding below
Mandatory entry requirements: See Mandatory entry requirements below
Course code: DEW03

This course is for people with limited or no experience of operating a 360 degree tracked excavator above 10 tonnes.

On passing the technical tests, we will apply for the CPCS trained operator card (red card) on your behalf.

If you already have experience, but need a formal qualification, you could do our condensed 3-day course.

Book this course

Please make sure that you have read and understood the entry requirements (see below) and booking terms and conditions for this course.

Course content

Operate the excavator 360° tracked safely and productively
Fit and operate ancillary equipment
Site the machine safely and efficiently
Carry out minor adjustments and routine servicing procedures
Understand the capabilities, purposes and limitations of each machine
Follow all necessary safety precautions
Interpret the information provided by level pegs and profiles
Be aware of the necessary routine adjustments and service procedures, and carry them out
Work to levels with the aid of laser equipment.

Teaching and assessment

8 days learning through a mix of classroom-based teaching and practical exercises
1 day assessment - CPCS technical tests

Qualifications you get

CPCS Trained Operator Card (red card) on passing the CPCS technical tests.
CITB National Construction College certificate.

Mandatory entry requirements

CITB health, safety and environment test passed no more than two years before the course start date.
Good understanding of spoken and written English.

By booking a course, you are agreeing to abide by our Terms and Conditions.

Grants and funding

Grants are available for eligible employers. For further information please visit our grant pages.

Book this course

Please make sure that you have read and understood the entry requirements and booking terms and conditions for this course.

Need more information?

Call 0344 994 4433 for more information about this course.

Further training

After gaining experience on site, you must complete a NVQ/SVQ level 2 within 2 years to get the CPCS competent operator card (blue card).

We also run a short course for experienced operators of 360° tracked excavators