EXCAVATOR TRAINING AND COSTS
R5000 for 5 - 10 days
Excavator training takes upto 10 days of intensive training. A canditate is given both theory an practical. Upon completion of the course, an acccredited certificate is given to the candidate.
Excavators are heavy construction equipment consisting of a boom, dipper (or stick), bucket and cab on a rotating platform known as the “house”. The house sits atop an undercarriage with tracks or wheels. They are a natural progression from the steam shovels and often mistakenly called power shovels. All movement and functions of a hydraulic excavator are accomplished through the use of hydraulic fluid, with hydraulic cylinders and hydraulic motors. Due to the linear actuation of hydraulic cylinders, their mode of operation is fundamentally different from cable-operated excavators which use winches and steel ropes to accomplish the movements
COURSE DETAILS
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.
The Tasks and duties of an Excavator truck driver may include and not limited to the following
Also called diggers, Excavator machines are essential equipment for digging any trenches, holes or foundations. In fact, one of the primary purposes of an excavator is to dig. The size of the machine will determine the digging depth and dig power.
Land Clearance
Land clearing to build a new house or during a road construction is not a DIY project. When it comes to preserving the land while selectively removing debris and unwanted materials, it is vital to use the right equipment
Heavy lifting
Apart from digging and land clearing, one of the most frequent jobs performed by excavators is lifting. Actually, for the last few years, using excavators for lifting operations, especially on construction sites, has become more and more common. Whether you need to move loads or handle a wide range of materials, using excavator machines is the best way to go.
Demolishing old structures
Demolishing old structures involves a lot of falling dust, metal and concrete. In order to ensure the safety of people on the site, using a proper demolition equipment is crucial. Today, there are excavators specifically to break solidly-built structures. These excavators are versatile heavy equipment in which the bucket can be detached to hook up other tools such as scissors, backhoe, and more.
