Course Specification

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Course Specification

Course Title: / CSCS - 360 Degree Excavator Assessment (7009)
Training Aim: / To provide trained construction plant operators to gain recognition for their achievements and and provide an opportunity for participants to demonstrate their skills, knowledge and attitudes associated with plant operations
Award: / Assessment CertificateAttendance CertificateCPCDiploma Level 7Diploma Level 9RegistrationFetac Level 5Fetac Level 4
Applicable Regulation: / NoneAppropriate to TaskSafe PassManual HandlingCPCCSCS.
Overall Duration of Course: / 1.00 Days
Expiry Period: / 5 Years
Renewal Method: / N/ASelf/ Employer CertificationUpdate Course OnlyRetake Exam OnlyFull Resit Course+Exam
Primary Target Grade: / Plant OperativeGeneral OperativeAll GradesAll OutdoorSupervisorAll IndoorTechnicianEngineerTrainer
Other Grades applicable: / Plant OperativeAll GradesAll OutdoorGeneral OperativeSupervisorAll IndoorTechnicianEngineerTrainer
General Operative All GradesAll OutdoorPlant OperativeSupervisorAll IndoorTechnicianEngineerTrainer
TechnicianAll GradesAll OutdoorGeneral OperativePlant OperativeSupervisorAll IndoorEngineerTrainer
All GradesAll OutdoorGeneral OperativePlant OperativeSupervisorAll IndoorTechnicianEngineerTrainer
SupervisorAll GradesAll OutdoorGeneral OperativePlant OperativeAll IndoorTechnicianEngineerTrainer
All GradesAll OutdoorGeneral OperativePlant OperativeSupervisorAll IndoorTechnicianEngineerTrainer
All GradesAll OutdoorGeneral OperativePlant OperativeSupervisorAll IndoorTechnicianEngineerTrainer
All GradesAll OutdoorGeneral OperativePlant OperativeSupervisorAll IndoorTechnicianEngineerTrainer

Course Specification

CSCS - 360 Degree Excavator Assessment

Table of Contents

Target Learner Profile 3

Trainer Profile 4

Trainer Learner Ratio 5

Training Facilities 6

Equipment provided by Training Centre 7

Equipment to be provided by Training Provider 8

Consumable Materials 9

Special Facilities 10

Assessments 11

Course Unit Details 12

Unit 1 12

Unit 2 13

Unit 3 14

Unit 4 15

Unit 5 16

Course Specification

CSCS - 360 Degree Excavator Assessment

Target Learner Profile

Learner Age:
(minimum age limit) / As prescribed by Solas
Learner Education/ Training:
(Specifies the level, standard, certificate, and/or specific subjects required) / As prescribed by Solas
Learner Aptitudes:
(Specifies learning ability, numerical aptitude, spatial aptitude, form perception etc.) / As prescribed by Solas
Learner Personal Skills:
(Specifies the person skills required e.g. good communication skills) / As prescribed by Solas
Learner Previous Experience:
(Specifies previous relevant experience) / As prescribed by Solas
Learner Special Requirements:
(Specifies any special requirements, e.g. good colour vision, ability to work at heights, full class C driving license etc) / As prescribed by Solas
Learner must bring the following to course:
(list ppe items required, photographs, id, driving license etc) / As prescribed by Solas

Course Specification

CSCS - 360 Degree Excavator Assessment

Trainer Profile

Trainer General Education:
(Certificates, diplomas, degrees required and the appropriate level attained) / As prescribed by Solas
Trainer Technical Education:
(Certificates, diplomas, degrees required and the appropriate level attained) / As prescribed by Solas
Trainer Technical Competence:
(Skills and knowledge required in relation to the subject in which the Trainer is providing training) / As prescribed by Solas
Trainer Pedagogical Competence:
(Skills and knowledge required in the science and principles of instructing/ training) / As prescribed by Solas
Trainer Social Skills:
(Skills and knowledge required by the Trainer in order to manage interpersonal relationships within the social group represented by the course participants) / As prescribed by Solas
Trainer Work Experience:
(Relevant work experience required by Trainer) / As prescribed by Solas
Trainer Registration: / LASNTG RegisteredNRT RegisteredNot Required
Registration Renewal Period: / As prescribed by Solas
Registration Renewal Method: / Update Course OnlyRetake Exam OnlyFull Resit Course + ExamSelf CertificationEmployer CertificationN/A

Course Specification

CSCS - 360 Degree Excavator Assessment

Trainer Learner Ratio

Minimum Class Size: / 1
Maximum Class Size: / 4
Trainer Learner Ratio:
(can specify separate ratios for Classrooms and Exams) / 1:4

Course Specification

CSCS - 360 Degree Excavator Assessment

Training Facilities

Workshop and Classroom

Item / Description / Quantity

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1 / Lecture Room
Training room with capability of accommodating X 4 participants. Normal powerpoint projection capabilities. / 1

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Course Specification

CSCS - 360 Degree Excavator Assessment

Training Facilities

Equipment provided by Training Centre

Item / Description / Quantity

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1 / Powerpoint projector / 1
2 / Screen / 1
3 / Seats, desks / 4
4

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Course Specification

CSCS - 360 Degree Excavator Assessment

Training Facilities

Equipment to be provided by Training Provider

Item / Description / Quantity

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1 / Computer / 1
2 / Tools / Various
3 / Course Handouts / 1 per attendee
4 / Serviceable 360º excavator that meets current legislation of at least 10 tonnes operating weight, fitted with a quick hitch, a standard excavating bucket and with the manufacturer’s operator’s manual / 1
5 / Rear tipping dump truck or tipping lorry, having a minimum capacity equivalent to 6 full bucket loads of the excavator being used for the test. Assisting operators must be competent and hold a CSCS card where applicable / 1
6 / An area of ground, clear of hazards which must include:
· uneven, rough terrain
· a slope(s) not less than 18% (1:5.5) incline having sufficient manoeuvring room at the top and bottom.
· a flat area to allow excavations up to 2.0 metres deep.
· a stockpile of material for loading purposes / 1
7 / A replacement bucket for changing purposes / 1
8 / Examples of lifting accessories, both serviceable and defective / 1
9 / Cones/materials etc. to create restrictions for travelling and manoeuvring. / 1
10 / Appropriate marking, sighting and lining equipment to ensure excavation levels and centres / 1

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Course Specification

CSCS - 360 Degree Excavator Assessment

Training Facilities

Consumable Materials

Item / Description / Quantity

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1 / Basic writing and stationary consumables
2
3
4
5

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Course Specification

CSCS - 360 Degree Excavator Assessment

Training Facilities

Special Facilities

(Including description of live sites etc)

Item / Description / Quantity

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1 / A safe area of ground, clear of hazards / 1
2
3

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CSCS - 360 Degree Excavator Assessment

Assessments

Notes: As prescribed by SOLAS

Ref / Name / Assessment Method / Pass Standard / Duration
Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
Multiple Choice Classroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
Site Practical Exam Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamProject
Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject

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CSCS - 360 Degree Excavator Assessment

Course Unit Details

Unit 1

Unit Name / Learning Location / Duration
Directed / Placement / Total
ClassroomSite PracticalLive SiteWorkplaceWater treatment plantWastewater treatment plant

Unit Aim: At the end of this Unit, Learners will be able to

Activity / At the end of the Activity Learners will be able to / Reference or Standard / Assessment Method
1.1 / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
1.2 / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
1.3 / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject

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CSCS - 360 Degree Excavator Assessment

Course Unit Details

Unit 2

Unit Name / Learning Location / Duration
Directed / Placement / Total
ClassroomSite PracticalLive SiteWorkplace

Unit Aim: At the end of this Unit, Learners will be able to

Activity / At the end of the Activity Learners will be able to / Reference or Standard / Assessment Method
2.1 / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
2.2 / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject

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CSCS - 360 Degree Excavator Assessment

Course Unit Details

Unit 3

Unit Name / Learning Location / Duration
Directed / Placement / Total
ClassroomSite PracticalLive SiteWorkplace

Unit Aim: At the end of this Unit, Learners will be able to

Activity / At the end of the Activity Learners will be able to / Reference or Standard / Assessment Method
3.1 / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject

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Course Specification

CSCS - 360 Degree Excavator Assessment

Course Unit Details

Unit 4

Unit Name / Learning Location / Duration
Directed / Placement / Total
ClassroomSite PracticalLive SiteWorkplace

Unit Aim: At the end of this Unit, Learners will be able to

Activity / At the end of the Activity Learners will be able to / Reference or Standard / Assessment Method
4.1 / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
4.2 / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
4.3 / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
4.4 / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject

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Course Specification

CSCS - 360 Degree Excavator Assessment

Course Unit Details

Unit 5

Unit Name / Learning Location / Duration
Directed / Placement / Total
ClassroomSite PracticalLive SiteWorkplace

Unit Aim: At the end of this Unit, Learners will be able to

Activity / At the end of the Activity Learners will be able to / Reference or Standard / Assessment Method
Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject

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