During training courses, you will be shown how to:
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Identify the risk associated with machine configuration
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Identify the key components of the machine, for their purpose and correct operation
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Carry out basic maintenance and fault finding to enable correct operation
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Undertake correct start-up procedures, including all safety and function tests, and prepare to work
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Locate correct information from Operators manual
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Manoeuvre the machine correctly up and down slopes (travelling) with correct dipper and boom configuration, and through restrictions
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Identify what bucket/attachment to use for the task
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Safely attach and detach ancillary attachments with an understanding of how all types of quick hitch bucket attachment systems work
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Bulk excavate and fine grade/trim excavation works
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Excavate in layers and work to levels with the aid of laser equipment/GPS (if applicable)
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Backfill correctly
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Work with other machines efficiently and safely i.e. Dozer and ADT
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Position machine correctly to load vehicles
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Undertake correct shutdown procedures (machine dependent)
End Point Assessment: Knowledge & skills you will be assessed on (theory / practical)
- Understand current H & S legislation including: lifting operations, lifting equipment regulations and lifting signals to BS7121
- Carrying out pre-start and running checks on the machine
- Learn how to set the excavator for site travel
- Travel over differing types of terrain, including undulating ground and slope
- Manoeuvre in confined areas using forward & reverse direction
- Set the excavator for relevant duties
- Produce a vertical trench to the specified dimensions
- Produce 2 x straight trenches to form a ‘T’ pattern with square starts and finishes
- Load material into a vehicle
- Remove the bucket and replace with an alternative
- Lift the load from minimum radius, position the load at 75% of full radius and rotate for a minimum of 180 degrees. On completion land the load at a given point and detach.
- Reinstate the work area back to the original state
- Shutdown and secure procedure.
- Explain loading and unloading procedures on and off a transporter
