This training course has been developed to help you understand how to operate a 360 degree tracked excavator safely.
The amount of instruction you will require will depend largely upon your previous experience and sessions will be adapted to meet your needs. Course duration will depend on experience and will be from one to fours days.
The training course will consist of theory and practical sessions, followed by assessment. Course sessions include:
- Plant safety and the law
- Machinery knowledge and preparation for work
- Travelling and manoeuvring the machine
- Machine operation
- Excavator used as cranes ( optional )
- Theory assessment
- Practical assessment
If successful in meeting the required standards assessed, you will be awarded a certificate of competence ( if a Lantra course you will receive a Lantra skills ID card for your chosen certificate option).
Please note that the outline, duration and image for each course are a guide only. Please contact the training provider for more information.
From 1st September 2023, all applicants must complete the following mandatory e-learning module before applying for funding – Mandatory Module: Health and Safety – Risk Management in Forestry and Farming
The following Training Providers are available to deliver this course: