Endorsements:

• A59A Excavator 360° above 10 tonnes – Tracked
• A59B Excavator 360° above 10 tonnes – Wheeled
• A59C Excavator 360º above 10 tonnes – Lifting Operations

The CPCS A59 course varies depending on whether one is a novice or an experienced operative simply looking to get certified. You should select a course that is aligned to your experience.

Typically, the Novice course runs over Five (5) days to cover both the theory and practical elements of the CPCS A59 A Excavator test.

The experienced operator runs over two (2) days and covers the theory element of the CPCS CPCS A59 A Excavator test that you shall take at the end of your training.

At the end of your training, you shall take a theory & practical CPCS A59 A Excavator test; the CPCS theory tests is verbally relayed meaning that you shall be asked questions by the CPCS tester without the need for you to write or use a computer to answer questions.

The practical test shall involve you operating a 360 excavator under the observation of a CPCS tester; you MUST pass both the theory & practical CPCS tests in order for you to get a CPCS card.

Note: if you fail the CPCS theory test, you shall not be able to take a CPCS practical test.

The course shall cover the following elements:

• Operating the plant machinery to a minimum standard
• Fitting and operating ancillary equipment
• Siting the machine safely and efficiently
• Carrying out minor adjustments and routine servicing procedures
• Preparing the machine for travelling on the public highway
• The capabilities of each machine, its purpose and limitations
• All safety precautions necessary for the correct operation of the machine
• How diesel engines work and how various parts of the machine operate
• How to interpret the information provided by level pegs, profiles and so on
• What routine adjustments and servicing procedures are necessary for the plant equipment, and how to carry them out

You MUST have a CSCS test NOT card not older than 24 months; it is the CSCS test NOT CSCS card.

Failure to arrive for the course with the relevant CSCS test completed and in date, will result in you not being permitted to undertake the exams at the end of the course.

No refund shall be given for exams cancelled as a result of you not having the relevant CSCS test completed, failing to attend a course or failing a test!

Bookings made with 3 or less days left prior to the course start date should be confirmed by calling EM Construction Training on 020 3150 1299 during office hours (09:00 am-05:30 pm Monday-Saturday)

We’ll be in contact within 48 hours after you make your booking to collect further information prior to confirming your space on the course.

Our endorsements for this course shall include:

• A59A Excavator 360° above 10 tonnes – Tracked
• A59B Excavator 360° above 10 tonnes – Wheeled
• A59C Excavator 360º above 10 tonnes – Lifting Operations

This course will give delegates a CPCS Red Trained Operator card (on successful completion of CPCS Technical Tests).

Trained Operator Card (RED)

The Trained Operator Card confirms a level of core skills, knowledge and understanding that can be applied in the workplace until measured as competent against national standards.

Progression to Blue ‘Competent operator’ CPCS card

Once you’ve obtained your Red CPCS Trained Operator Card, it will last for 2 years. During these 2 years, you must work towards and achieve your NVQ in Plant Operations to upgrade to a Blue CPCS Competence Operator Card that is valid for 5 years.

The Blue Competent Operator CPCS card is achieved through completing a Plant operations NVQ at level 2; EM Construction Training does offer the NVQ required.

You do not need to take any further exams or come to a training center; we will come to your site or remotely assess you for your NVQ.

The plant operations NVQ required for this category is made up of only 3 units; these can be completed through observations, video recordings, written tasks etc.

Please call EM Construction Training on 020 3150 1299 for further information about our Plant operations NVQ provision.

Our A59 A Excavator Above 10 Tonne- Tracked & A58 A Excavator Below 10 Tonne- Tracked course tutors are qualified and experienced health and safety professionals, with extensive experience in Construction and Risk Management. All Trainers at EM Construction Training hold numerous health and safety qualifications such as the NEBOSH General Certificate, and the NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health & Safety which is well above the required industry standard to ensure that the delivery of the course is to the highest standard.

EM Construction Training can also provide companies with A59 A Excavator Above 10 Tonne- Tracked & A58 A Excavator Below 10 Tonne- Tracked Training at their venue. A trainer can be sent to the company address and deliver the course if there are a minimum of 6 candidates. Please contact the office for this service.

Group bookings attract discounts. Please call 0203 150 1299 or email us at info@emtrainingsolutions.com for further information.