Kentra
Industrial, Construction & Agricultural Training
Aim
To provide the practical skills and the operating safety knowledge necessary for the safe and efficient operation of an EXCAVATOR.
Course Content
Responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act, 1974, and other relevant
legislation such as PUWER and LOLER Regulations
Pre-
Mobility and stability factors
Safety rules applicable to operating
Safe use of attachments
Excavating and backfilling
Evacuate a trench to level and tolerances
Build a stockpile and safety load a vehicle, i.e. dumper or trailer
Skill
On completion of the course, trainees will be able to:
Carry out pre-shift checks and daily maintenance.
Operate the equipment safely and efficiently.
Correctly site the equipment allowing for ground and weather conditions and other
environmental factors
Carry out pre-
Correctly site the equipment allowing for ground and weather conditions and other
environmental factors
Ratio: 2 Candidates:2 machine: 1 Instructor, Duration: 1 - 9 Days