CPCS 180 Excavator Training (A12)

CPCS 180 Excavator Training (A12) Course Aims

This course aims to provide thorough practical and theoretical plant training to give members the experience they need to operate a 180-degree excavator. Our CPCS 180 Excavator Training enables the candidate to competently and safely carry out the role and pass the CPCS Theory and Practical Tests.

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Learning Outcomes

Here is a brief overview of the content of training.

Operating the machinery to a minimum standard
Fitting and operating ancillary equipment
Siting the machine safely and efficiently
Carrying out minor adjustments and routine servicing procedures
Preparing the machine for travelling on the public highway

The capabilities of each machine, its purpose and limitations
All safety precautions necessary for the correct operation of the machine
How diesel engines work and how various parts of the machine operate
How to interpret the information provided by level pegs, profiles and so on
What routine adjustments and plant servicing procedures are necessary, and how to carry them out

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Workforce Skills Support has CITB-approved status, delivering CITB-assured courses as listed in the Construction Training Directory. We are recognised by CITB as well as the British Construction Industry as a training provider who can deliver good-quality training that meets industry-approved standards. We are part of the CITB’s automated grant payments system, making it easier for employers to book courses with us for their workers and be reimbursed for it.

Please note: There is a cap on how many times an employer can claim a short-duration course achievement grant. Check the CITB website for information on the number of claims allowed based on your last levy return.

If a candidate has been granted a grant for a particular course in their lifetime, they will not be eligible for grant again for the same course unless it has specific refresher standards published on the short-duration course register.

If refresher course standards do exist for a particular course, then only one refresher course is eligible in a lifetime for each candidate.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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To be confirmed upon completion of the initial analysis, depending on experience.

You will be trained on a 180-degree excavator, also known as a backhoe loader, which combines a front loader and a rear excavator arm.

All training is conducted following strict health and safety guidelines, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to site safety protocols.

To achieve the Red CPCS Trained Operator Card, candidates must pass both the CSCS touch screen H+S test (within the last 2 years) and the CPCS Theory Test and the Practical Test.

To upgrade the Red CPCS Trained Operator Card, you will have to achieve, within 2 years, the relevant NVQ. For more information on the required NVQ, please contact us at 01623 287830.

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