Machine Names and Uses

360° Excavator
Uses:
Excavations, Bulk earth moving, House building (Foundations), Landscaping, Coal, Quarry, Pipelines. Has many attachments such as different sized buckets and breakers for breaking rocks. Also comes in a variety of sizes up to 250 tonnes.

Course Duration:
2 weeks / 70 hours

 

180° Excavator
Uses:
Excavations, House building (Foundations), Landscaping, General utility machine, Will travel to job location without the need for heavy transport.The machine features an arm on the back and a versatile '4 in 1' bucket on the front which includes fold away forks.

Course Duration:
2 weeks / 70 hours

 

Telescopic Materials Handler
Uses:
Extremely versatile machine, a bucket can be fitted as well as forks. 4WD/4W Steer capability. With a fully extended reach of 13m. Often used in house building because of its ability to lift materials onto scaffolding.

Course Duration:
1 week / 35 hours

 

Dump Truck
Uses:
Sometimes called a 'Bendy' because it articulates in the center. Used for hauling all types of materials on bulk 'muck' shifts.

Course Duration:
1 week / 35 hours

 

 

Loading Shovel
Uses:
Articulated, some machines you can remove the bucket and fit different attachments. Used for loading duties, most machines have a single joystick for controlling the lifting arm.

Course Duration:
1 week / 35 hours

 

 

Forward Tipping Dumper
Uses:
Up to ten tonnes, a good introduction into the industry, useful for tight spaces and all aspects of site work for hauling and transporting materials.

Course Duration:
3 days / 24 hours

 

 

Mobile Elevated Work Platform
(MEWP)
Uses:
Accessing platform, comes in 3 different categories:

Boom - 'Cherry Picker' (in picture)

Scissor - 'Flying Carpet'

Self-propelled (on wheels).

Course Duration:
3 days / 21 hours

Machine Course Information

Below you will find a list of the most popular categories of machines at Staffs Operator Training along with their uses and length of course (for non experienced workers).