LANTRA Awards 360 Excavator [Tracked] Course for Novice Operators

Lantra
Our three day LANTRA course will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to operate the machine safely, protecting both you and those around you.
Course Ref: EXC03
Duration: 3 Days
Max. Candidates: 4
Awarding Body: Lantra
Price: £475.00 Plus VAT
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LANTRA Awards 360 Excavator [Tracked] Course for Novice Operators
LANTRA Awards 360 Excavator [Tracked] Course for Novice Operators

Both onsite and offsite booking available

Course information

You will need to make your own provision for lunch. Tea, coffee, and biscuits will be available all day.

Please advise the office of any reasonable adjustments five days prior to the course. Link to Reasonable Adjustments Policy

Please bring photographic proof of ID and Lantra ID number (if held).

Greenway Training will provide the machinery.

Candidates should arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled course in preparation for a prompt start.

Candidates need to be dressed appropriately in work type clothing and safety footwear (not wellington boots or trainers) and bring a waterproof coat and reading glasses if required.

This is an Integrated Training and Assessment (ITA) course, meaning the training and final assessment are combined into a single course. The instructor provides instruction and practice, and then assesses the learner's skills during the course itself, so there is no separate, independent assessment to gain the qualification.

On successful completion of the course, candidates will be awarded an electronic certificate. These are sent to your booking co-ordinator within 10 working days. Candidates can access all their certificates on LANTRA's Learner Hub. https://www.lantra.co.uk/learner-hub

Additional information

Please email the office with a site contact name, number and what3words reference. Please inform us of any site security requirements one week prior to your course.

Please ensure there is a dry and warm classroom type space with wifi connection and full access to w.c. facilities.

Please ensure the details of the excavator which is fully fueled or charged [make and model] are confirmed ahead of course, with full operator manual to hand. The practical site area must be free of all services to excavate and trench up to 1.5m deep and 20m length.

For PPE, candidates will need high viz top and a hard safety helmet.

Booking Terms and Conditions

Please download to view full details of our cancellation policy (minimum of 14 days’ notice).

T&Cs PDF

Once complete, learners will be able to;

  • Describe the key requirements of health, safety and environmental legislation
  • Interpret and comply with drawings, specifications, schedules, risk assessments and manufacturer’s operator’s manuals (MOM) related to the plant or machinery operations and the work to be carried out
  • Identify the hazards associated with plant or machinery operations and put the appropriate control measures in place
  • Identify and explain the purpose of machine components and operator controls
  • Conduct all operational and pre-start checks
  • Prepare the excavator for site and highway travel Drive the excavator safely over varying types of terrain
  • Operate the excavator safely in restricted spaces
  • Prepare the machine and bucket to excavate
  • Demonstrate how to attach and remove different types of buckets and ancillaries safely
  • Select the appropriate techniques to perform essential tasks
  • Operate plant and machinery to excavate ground and loose materials to given work instructions
  • Perform excavation activities in a variety of soil types
  • Demonstrate how to place spoil into transporting vehicles safely
  • Demonstrate how to grade, spread and level different types of material
  • Demonstrate how to lift basic suspended loads with the excavator in set configuration(s)
  • Shut down and secure plant or machinery
  • Describe the procedures used for loading and unloading excavators when transported on a trailer.

Pre requisites for this course

  • The ability to read and comprehend English.
  • Due to the nature of the training a minimum level of fitness will be required for specific operations. Whilst we would not want to disadvantage you as a learner, it is an essential requirement.
  • >16 years old
  • Specified PPE

Dates and availability

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Start DateDurationLocationAvailabilityAction
16/02/2026 3 Days Greenway Training Centre 3 Spaces
11/03/2026 3 Days Greenway Training Centre 4 Spaces

Location

Greenway Training Centre

Thickthorn Farm,
Lyneham,
Wiltshire
SN15 4DY

Bespoke Courses

Looking for flexibility? Choose a month that best suits your business needs and we’ll come to you. Our network of experienced instructors & assessors will travel across Southern England, the Midlands & Wales to deliver tailored training and assessments at your site. Your instructor will ensure that the course is tailored around your operatives' needs. You can book a full course for your workforce or arrange a dedicated one-to-one accredited session to meet specific training needs.

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