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Mini Diggers and Excavators Training Course (180°/360° Tracked & Wheeled)

Course Details
Max Delegates: 4
Duration: Number of training days required depends on how experienced delegates are, please see below table.
Location: Hampshire or Essex Training Centres or Customer's own site
Price: On Application
Notes: Please note you must provide your own site & equipment for this course

Aims of the Course/Programme

The aim of the course is to provide training and knowledge in the safe and efficient operation of a Mini Digger.

This course meets the statutory requirements of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, and other relevant statutory provisions.

Programme

The course is spent on developing skills and knowledge associated with this type of machine.

Topics covered include:

Theory

  • Statutory Requirements Site Safety Awareness
  • Operating Safety Code
  • Site Travelling Procedures
  • Video Plant Safety
  • Multi Choice Theory Test

Practical

  • Introduction to the Machine
  • Control Familiarisation
  • Pre-Start Checks & Basic Maintenance Procedures
  • Basic Driving Procedures & Practice Use of Hydraulic Controls
  • Parking at End of Shift Procedures
  • Site Travelling Procedures
  • Practice Excavating & Digging Procedures
  • Practice Trenching Procedures
  • Practice Backfilling Procedures
  • Practice Site Levelling & Ground Consolidation Procedures
  • Practice Practical Skills Tests
Duration: Number of training days required depends on how experienced delegates are, please see below table.

 

Experience Level Days Training Notes
Previously Trained Operators 1 Day Refresher Course & Test required
Proof of training requires
Untrained Operators but semi experienced 2 Days  
Novice Operator 3 -5 Days* *Dependent on No. of delegates