About the Course

This course gives operators the knowledge and practical skills required to safely operate a tracked 360 excavator above 10 tonnes.

Training is practical and covers the tasks an excavator operator may be expected to carry out on construction, civil engineering and groundwork sites.

What Will You Learn?

Training can include:

• Operator responsibilities and safe working practices
• Machine components and controls
• Pre-use checks and defect reporting
• Safe travelling and manoeuvring
• Machine positioning and stability
• Ground conditions and site hazards
• Excavating to specified dimensions
• Loading vehicles
• Backfilling
• Grading and levelling
• Safe use of attachments and quick hitches
• Safe parking and shutdown procedures

How Will You Be Tested?

The assessment will depend on whether you choose CPCS, NPORS or in-house certification.

You will normally be assessed on both your theoretical knowledge and practical operating ability.

Practical assessment can include:

• Completing pre-use checks
• Travelling and positioning the excavator
• Excavating
• Loading
• Backfilling and grading
• Operating safely around hazards
• Parking and shutting down correctly

Choose Your Certification

CPCS A59A
For operators requiring CPCS certification for a tracked 360 excavator above 10 tonnes.

NPORS N202
NPORS training and testing, with traditional and CSCS-logo card routes available depending on your requirements.

In-House Training
Suitable for employers who require operator training and certification without a CPCS or NPORS card.

Course Requirements

Novice Operators

No previous excavator experience is required.

Experienced Operators

You should already have practical experience operating a 360 excavator.

Test-Only Candidates

You should be a competent and experienced operator capable of completing the assessment without additional training.

Candidates should bring suitable PPE and any identification or documentation requested when booking.

CSCS & Health and Safety

Candidates requiring a CPCS card or NPORS card displaying the CSCS logo will need to meet the relevant health and safety requirements.

This may include holding a valid CITB Health, Safety & Environment Test, depending on the certification route selected.

If you are unsure which route you need, Entra Training can advise you before booking.

Training Location

Courses are delivered at the Entra Training plant training centre in Wetherby, West Yorkshire.

Our location is suitable for candidates travelling from:

Leeds | Bradford | Harrogate | York | Wakefield | West Yorkshire | North Yorkshire

Book 360 Excavator Training

Choose from CPCS A59A, NPORS N202 or in-house training, with novice, experienced and test-only options available.