Excavator as a Crane

Excavator as a Crane

  • Level: Already Certified
  • Duration: 1 to 2 Days (if already a certified excavator operator)
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Overview

This course is aimed at people who require the knowledge and practical skills needed to safely carry out lifting operations using a 360 Excavator. Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as an operator. This Excavator as Crane NPORS bolt-on only certification delivers the necessary knowledge and understanding of Excavator 360s and how to use them safely. It is specifically aimed at Plant Operators who require practical and theory-based training and assessment to use an excavator as a crane.

Who should attend?

This Excavator as Crane bolt-on only certification delivers the necessary knowledge and understanding of Excavator 360s and how to use them safely. It is specifically aimed at Plant Operators who require practical and theory-based training and assessment to use an excavator as a crane to lift loads where lifting accessories are used.

What's Covered

  • Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the inustry and their responsibilities as an operator.
  • Be able to confirm to manufactuers requirements as per technical data, conform to relevant regulations and legislation.
  • Be able to locate, indenitfy and explain safe working loads, lifting capacity chart and explain different lifting configurations and working ranges.
  • Identify and explain different lifting procedures, explain what task could fall into each category.
  • Idenitfy and explain centres of gravity, calculate estimated weights of loads.
  • Identify any overhead / proximity hazards.
  • Be able to agree the signal codes / hand signals, direction of movement, safe working and safe landing, placement zone with the slinger / signaller.
  • Ensure excavator is in safe condition for attachments to be fitted. Checked load integirty and security by carrying out trial lift.
  • Be able to lift and move a load to a designated position in a safe and controlled manner ensuring minimum uncontrolled movement.
  • Environmental considerations.
  • Carry out all of service and securing procedures.

Trainer Profile

Our trainers and testers have a wealth of industry experience to meet any specific needs of our clients, all trainers have the accreditation needed to meet the requirement of delegates across the Plant and equipment training categories.

Delivery Method

Training and testing can be carried out on your site or ours. Our delivery will be a mix of theory and practical exercises to suit the course criteria set and delegates needs.

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