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Excavator 360 above 10 tonnes: tracked (novice)

Overview

This standard is exclusively for use by Approved Training Organisations (ATOs). The purpose and scope of this standard is to provide the learner with the skills and knowledge to support the operation of a 360 excavator.

Duration

Minimum

49 hours including assessment time

  • 1 learner. 1 trainer. 1 machine
  • 2 learners.1 trainer. 2 machines

100 hours including assessment time

  • 3 learners.1 trainer. 1 machine

70 hours including assessment time

  • 2 learners. 1 trainer 1 machine
  • 3 learners. 1 trainer. 2 machines
  • 4 learners. 1 trainer. 2 machines

The maximum number of learners is four per group, with a maximum number of two machines per group, all learning outcomes must be covered by each learner.

Trainers must ensure all learners get equal and sufficient practical engagement time.

The duration stated in the training standard equals the minimum length of time the course and assessments should take to be completed based on the ratios above. How this is organised is at the discretion of the training provider

Learners pre-requisites

The learner does not hold a current industry recognised card within the plant category and/or has limited or no demonstrable practical experience of operating the category of plant in a construction environment. Experience of working on site and a basic knowledge of construction terminology would be beneficial.

Purpose/scope

The purpose and scope of this standard is to provide the learner with the skills and knowledge to support the following:

  • operation of a 360 excavator – to carry out basic excavation, loading and grading type work
  • fit and use a range of bucket types
  • site the machine safely and efficiently for excavating, grading, and loading duties
  • carry out checks and minor adjustments and prepare the machine for work
  • travel the machine within site conditions
  • understand the capabilities, purposes, and limitations of using the 360 excavator for excavating, loading and grading duties
  • comply with all safety requirements
  • interpret given information to carry out excavating, loading and grading duties to given tolerances.

Occupational relevance

Training delivered against this standard would be relevant to the following occupational group(s):

  • operative and craft.

Instruction/supervision

As a minimum, course trainers must be able to demonstrate that, in relation to this standard, they have:

Essential:

  • Either of a/b
  1. Current card issued by one of the CSCS partner plant schemes at instructor/trainer/assessor level bearing the category of 360 excavator
  2. Current card issued by one of the CSCS partner plant schemes at operator level bearing the category of 360 excavator
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training or equivalent qualification listed in Appendix 3 of the Requirements for Approved Training Organisations
  • health and safety qualification at or equivalent to construction site management level, examples of which can be found in Appendix 6 of the Requirements for Approved Training Organisations
  • in addition to the required qualifications, the trainer must be able to demonstrate occupational experience of operating the 360 excavator relating to the training they are delivering. This can be demonstrated with a valid and in date blue card from a ‘Recognised Organisation’ and a minimum of 3 years’ site experience.

Desirable:

  • S/NVQ Level 2 Plant Operations in the specific category being trained
  • Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement.

Delivery

Training and assessment may be delivered in an on or off-site environment.

Where training and assessment takes place within a working construction site environment, training must be segregated from productive work within a prescribed training area, which has been risk assessed and has appropriate control measures in place as required by current legislation and regulations.

All equipment required for the training must be set aside specifically for the training session and be available for the entire training duration. Equipment is not to be shared with the working construction site.

Welfare facilities must be provided wherever training and assessment takes place, and this should meet relevant legislation.

All materials and equipment must be of a suitable quality and quantity for learners to achieve learning outcomes delivery and assessment criteria, and must comply with relevant legislation, regulations and industry agreed requirements.

The class size and learner/trainer ratio must allow training to be delivered in a safe manner and enable learners to achieve the learning outcomes.

Practical engagement can include seat time, any associated practical checks of the machine e.g pre-start checks, and observation time.

Irrespective of the number of learners, effective learning must be maintained for all learners. Equal and sufficient practical engagement needs to be considered.

The following training delivery methods may be used in the delivery of this standard:

  • face to face learning environment (such as a classroom/workshop/site office) for theoretical learning & assessment
  • on or off the job site environment for practical learning and assessment
  • simulator for practical training

Note – if a simulator is used, it can only comprise of a total of 20% of overall practical training and not used in any assessment

Assessment

For the successful completion of training, learners must complete an end of course practical assessment and knowledge test that has a clear pass or fail criteria as set out by the card scheme. The marking criteria must effectively measure every aspect of each learning outcome and additional guidance for training and assessment.

Assessment must adhere to all points on the CITB Requirements for Approved Training Organisations including Appendix 6 which provides further guidance for assessment.

Quality assurance

Recognised standard

CITB will gain assurance through the Recognised Organisations’ quality arrangements.

Approved Training Organisations’ will be required to supply confirmation of approval (centre approval and scheme approval) with the related Recognised Organisations’ awarding organisation or body. In most cases this will be an approval certificate provided by the Recognised Organisations’ awarding organisation or body, listing the routes, qualifications and categories they are approved to deliver. In addition, a copy of the most recent external quality assurance monitoring report will be required, relating to the standard that you wish to be approved for.

This information will be reviewed by CITB’s quality assurance team. Approval will be subject to the required Recognised Organisations’ documentation being supplied by you. As part of the quality assurance checks, CITB may confirm the accuracy of documentation with the issuing organisation.

Please refer to the Requirements for Approved Training Organisations Appendix 6 for further guidance on quality assurance.

Renewal

There are no mandatory renewal or recommended refresher requirements for this standard.

Classification

Lifetime (Please note standards using this classification will only be grant aided once per delegate)

Approval date

September 2022

Review cycle

On request or 5 years from approval date.

Learning outcomes

Including additional guidance to support training delivery and final assessment: Excavator 360 above 10 tonnes: tracked (novice) (PDF, 259KB)

Additional information

Where EU legislation is listed this should be followed unless superseded by updated legislation, as result of (but not limited to) Brexit

The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/3242/contents/made

Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

https://www.hse.gov.uk/legislation/hswa.htm

The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015

https://www.hse.gov.uk/construction/cdm/2015/index.htm

Road Traffic Act 1988

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/52/contents

Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER)

https://www.hse.gov.uk/work-equipment-machinery/loler.htm

Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER)

https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/puwer.htm

A guide to workplace transport safety HSG 136 - HSE

https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/hsg136.htm

Safety signs and signals. The Health and Safety Regulations 1996

https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/l64.htm

Avoiding danger from overhead power lines GS6 – HSE

https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/gs6.pdf

Excavation and underground services

https://www.hse.gov.uk/electricity/information/excavations.htm

Avoiding danger from underground services HSG47

https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/hsg47.htm

The Work at Height Regulations 2005

https://www.hse.gov.uk/work-at-height/index.htm

The Confined Spaces Regulations 1997

https://www.hse.gov.uk/confinedspace/legislation.htm

Where EU legislation is listed this should be followed unless superseded by updated legislation, as result of (but not limited to) Brexit.

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