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CPCS 180 Excavator Training (A12)

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CPCS 180 Excavator Training (A12)

Course Information

The CPCS A12 180 Excavator Course is a certification programme that teaches how to operate 180-degree excavators, which are widely employed in construction and earthmoving projects.

Who should attend ?

The course is designed for individuals who want to learn the skills and certification required to operate a 180-degree excavator safely and successfully on construction sites.
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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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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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