Unlocking your career: The benefits of a 360 excavator certification

This article is the next in our series of blogs based around unlocking skilful careers through gaining vehicular certifications. This month, the focus is on the 360 excavator certification. This certification comprises of learning about, and training in, operating excavators and diggers. The benefits of gaining the 360 excavator certification are laid out below.

Increased employability

If you have official, nationally recognised certification for operating excavators, employers will hire you more readily due to this proof of your abilities. There are many workers in construction who do not have certification, so, combined with the fact this piece of equipment is in demand on construction sites, you can automatically be seen as a cut above other candidates. Additionally, it has been identified that there is currently a shortage of qualified excavator operators, therefore, with certification you would be highly attractive to employers.

Increased safety

Certification courses cover safety practices in the workplace which allows standardised levels of health and safety to be rolled out within the industry. Furthermore, you will be aware of how to operate excavators with the utmost safety and, therefore, will be carrying out top quality work.

Skill

Completing the certification course for a 360 excavator will enable you to learn a useful skill – construction is a huge and ever-present industry. Taking the certification course will let you learn all you need to know about operating an excavator and, on gaining the qualification, will demonstrate your proficiency.

Confidence

Achieving certification will give you confidence in your skills – you will know you have the ability to operate a 360 excavator or digger on any work site. Not only this, but employers and prospective employers will have confidence in your skill; this can lead to viewing you as a better candidate for long-term positions and career advancement.
If you are interested in gaining 360 excavator certification, Euro 1 Training can offer a tailored, high quality course. We have been providing training for over 25 years and our course leaders all have experience in the construction industry themselves. Our dedicated training site is perfect for gaining useful, practical experience and preparing you for real working environments. Please contact us today to book a course or for more information on the services we can provide for you.