A 360° excavator is a tracked excavator. When there is little or no room for mobility around the job site, heavy machinery is employed. The digger head can be rotated in a full circle, thanks to the use of tracks rather than wheels. While these vehicles are highly manoeuvrable, their power and heavy parts means that they also have the potential to cause accidents and injuries. It is critical that you create a safe working environment as a site owner. This involves ensuring that all operators have received comprehensive 360 excavator training on how to safely operate this and other excavators. 

Candidates will learn about health and safety, pre-start inspections, controls, hazards, getting on and off the excavator safely, and all other duties needed of a 360 excavator operator. Operators of all skill levels, from rookie to expert, can benefit from training. 

In Rainford, we have a dedicated training centre with highly trained and competent teachers. You may see our courses right here on our website, or contact us at 0330 175 5669 to talk to a member of our staff about tailoring our courses to your specific business and personal needs.

Who Should Take 360 Excavator Training?

360 excavators are extremely flexible and helpful equipment that are mostly utilised in the construction industry. Because of its size and power, the machinery has the potential to injure personnel, tourists, and other third parties, as well as inflict costly damage. 360-degree digger training guarantees that personnel understand how to safely operate and maintain the equipment, removing possible dangers and hazards. 

For beginners and experienced personnel operating 360 excavators and diggers, excavator training is required. Whether they use the excavator on a regular basis or only once in a while, they must know how to operate it safely. Supervisors and managers can also benefit from 360-degree Excavator training in order to guarantee that work is done safely.

Course Objectives

The goal of 360-degree excavator training is to ensure that operators understand how to operate the equipment safely and effectively: Excavator 360 (below 10 tonne) and Excavator 360 (over 10 tonne). Excavators are large and, by their very nature, they have the potential to cause damage and injury. Participants in the course will learn how to operate the apparatus properly and will work toward obtaining certification from the relevant industry authority.

What Will Participants Learn?

The 360-degree excavator training course contains both theoretical and practical components. The newest rules and regulations governing the operation of this sort of machinery, as well as a broad review of site safety, will be taught to delegates. They’ll learn how to assess the site and terrain to ensure they’re using the right gear and attachments, as well as how to run the digger and shut down the excavator completely. Delegates will also learn how to change attachments safely and how to prepare the excavator for use on the public roadway.

• Health and safety regulations and legislation before spending time on the machinery
• How to conduct pre-start checks of the 360 machine prior to operating
• How to operate the excavator safely
• Understanding of roles and responsibilities when operating the machinery on site
• Correctly mounting and dismounting the equipment
• Operating the machine on varied ground , i.e. flat, rough and undulated
• Going up and down slopes with correct operating
• Learn how to define a hazard and where they are found i.e. underground apparatus and overhead cables
• Excavations in varied ground types
• Trench work and box excavations
• Grading, levelling & spreading
• Working with other plant when loading them with material and spoil
• Change and operate ancillary equipment and attachments
• Loading materials on various vehicles, hoppers, dumpers and wagons
• Shut down procedures

Our 360 Excavator training sessions may be customised to meet your specific needs. Longer training are available for people who have no prior experience with excavators and diggers, while shorter refresher courses are available for those who simply want certification. We may also integrate other aspects, depending on the sort of site and job you do, to guarantee that your excavator operators have all of the necessary skills and expertise.