EXCAVATOR TRAINING

What does an Excavator do?

Excavators are popular earthmoving vehicles that feature a bucket, arm, rotating cab and movable tracks. These components provide superior digging power and mobility, allowing this heavy equipment to perform a variety of functions, from digging trenches and breaking holes to lifting away waste and excavating mines

We provide Excavator training services, operator certificates, and licenses. Apply and start at any time for CETA accredited wheel loader training. In this front end loader operator training course, learners will operate a front end loader or wheel loader by understanding the functions of starting, shutting down, and operating procedures.

What is the difference between a back hoe and an Excavator

The main difference between the two machines is size — excavators are larger and heavier, while backhoes are slightly smaller. The excavator is typically a better fit for demolition projects, mining, driving piles, drilling shafts for rock blasting and overall large-scale industrial projects.

The difference between backhoe controls and excavator also continue to controls.
Excavators differ from the backhoe as all controls are based on using joysticks and levers. Excavators come with two joysticks, both of which have a set function designated to each joystick. These functions are going to be the same no matter the brand of machine.

Components of an Excavator

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Excavator training and Description

Unit Standard No: 262744
Unit Standard Credits: 15
NQF Level: 2

Modules for excavator driver course include

Demonstrating knowledge of the functions of a excavator.
Planning for work activities and prepare work area.
Starting and shutting down excavator.
Operating excavator.
Transporting excavator to and from sit.

Duties of an Excavator Operator

Driving trucks to the destination site.
Pulling levers or turning cranks to tilt the body and dump the truck’s contents.
Inspecting the truck from tyres, lights and brakes to fuel, oil and water.
Performing pre- and post-trip inspections.
Keeping the truck clean and in good working order.
Inspecting material to ensure it has been loaded correctly and securely.
Reviewing shipping documents to verify data is accurate.
Maintaining a driver log.

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