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 Excavator - Excavators are also called 360 or diggers. They come in a variety of sizes to suit different jobs and situations. We have info on used, mini excavators, Caterpillar equipment, attachments & more.
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About 360 excavator training including, use of excavators, training tips, and a list of links where you could find proper 360 excavator training courses.
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360 Excavator Training
Everyone that wants to operate an excavator needs to be well prepared. Operating an excavator involves
be aware of several safety features and follow carefully adequate steps on using the different attachments
the excavator could have. There are schools specialized in 360 excavator training courses, also with online detail information
about each course. In United States, there is the National Association of Heavy Equipment Training Schools, created
to set up high standards around each single training school to be sure everyone that takes heavy equipment training
get prepared with the best training system.
Some of the basic subjects excavator training courses include are:
- Identify the basic construction and components, and the purpose and use of all controls and gauges.
- Identify and comply with manufacturers instructions in accordance with the operator's handbook, other information sources and applicable legislation.
- Carry out all pre-use and running checks.
- Configure the excavator for site travel.
- Travel the machine over varying types of terrain including rough undulating ground and substantial inclines.
- Manoeuvre the excavator in confined areas.
- Set the machine to excavate.
- Excavate below ground level on a variety of excavations in different ground types.
- Place spoil into various sizes of vehicles / hoppers.
- Grade, spread and level different types of terrain.
- Remove and re-attach buckets
- Place the machine in an out-of service condition.
- Explain the loading and unloading procedures on and off a transporter.
Additional information, plus some 360 excavator training courses available on PTP Training
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| The most relevant links we could find, placed here free |
 N.A.H.E.T.S
- The National Association of Heavy Equipment Training School. Located in USA, find 360 excavator training courses with certificate and also job placement. Get a free DVD with a starter kit. www.nahets.com
PTP Quality Training Ltd.
- 360 excavator training courses and more heavy equipment and/or construction courses. The Company has instructors throughout the United Kingdom. www.ptptraining.co.uk
HEO School
- American Construction Training, LLC offers a heavy equipment operator program with everything you need to start a new career on heavy equipment operating. Courses take place in US. www.heoschool.net
NIST
- Site of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, offers an user-controlled VRML simulation of an excavator. cic.nist.gov
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