Need to dig a 16 foot hole or do some deep trenching? There no better machine than an excavator. These machines are used routinely in the heavy construction business for drainage and conduit projects. The ability to rotate 360⁰ makes this the choice machine to use on cramped New York City job sites.
Students will be introduced to various sized excavators, their capabilities and maintenance requirements (fuel, oils, filters, etc.) including the greasing of the pivot points of the machines. Students will maneuver the machines around the yard and use the front bucket. This portion of the course will focus on the proficiency needed in the use of the machines through repetitive motions and the movement of various materials.
Classes in this course
| Code | Class | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SS1 | Worksite Safety Awareness | 3 | Comprehensive |
| ES1 | Excavator Safety Awareness | 1 | Comprehensive |
| EX1 | Excavator Maintenance & Basic Controls | 3 | Practical |
| EX2 | Excavator Stick, Boom & Bucket Control | 7 | Practical |
| EX3 | Excavator Solo Operation | 7 | Practical |
| Total | 21 |