This course is designed to train learners in the safe use and operation of excavators. Candidates will learn how to operate equipment, carry out daily and pre-use checks and to complete excavations.
The scope of this course includes:
- Machine introduction
- Controls and instruments
- Coolant, fuel and lubrication systems
- Current relevant regulations
- Daily safety checks and routine maintenance requirements
- Excavating deep and shallow excavation
- Explanation of attachments
- Other machine associated activities
- Pre – shift inspections
- Trenching, back-filling, levelling and marking out (where applicable)
