Award for Excavation Operatives (with no license to operate small mobile plant) with capability to handle portable tools *

*Valid for Skills Card *

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Note: MCAST does not issue any licences or skill cards related to handling and operating of certain machinery as used in the construction industry

Learning Outcomes        

• LO1 – identify the work that needs to be done
• LO2 – Identify hazards & risks at the workplace and assist in protecting any services already in place to mitigate against hazards and damage
• LO3 – Assist in manually excavating ground using portable hand held equipment
• LO4 – Assist in manually reinstating excavated surfaces and trenches to the required finish
• LO5 – Use all the required PPE and RPE when manually excavation grounds

Entry Requirements.

Applicants should be able to read & write in English

Applicants must be 18 years of age or over.

A health Certificate stating the applicant is fit and able to follow this course, issued by a General practitioner is required.