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NPORS Excavator 180 & 360 (Above & Below)

Course Details

  • NOVICE (BEGINNERS)
  • COURSE PRICE: £350PP PER DAY + VAT
  • DURATION: 7 DAYS
  • CERTIFICATE LENGTH: 5 YEARS
  • RATIO: 1-2 CANDIDATES
  • ACCREDITATION: NPORS
  • LANGUAGE: ENGLISH
  • CONTACT US TO DISCUSS FUNDING OPTIONS AVAILABLE
  • REFUNDS / CANCELLATIONS: PLEASE CONTACT THE TEAM AT HASWELL TRAINING TO CANCEL OR RESCHEDULE A BOOKING
  • EXPERIENCED
  • COURSE PRICE: £350PP PER DAY + VAT
  • DURATION: 2 DAYS
  • RATIO: 1-3 CANDIDATES
  • ACCREDITATION: NPORS
  • LANGUAGE: ENGLISH
  • CONTACT US TO DISCUSS FUNDING OPTIONS AVAILABLE

NPORS EXCAVATOR 180 & 360 (ABOVE & BELOW) COURSE

Our NPORS 360 & 180 Above and Below Training course is designed to deliver comprehensive theoretical and practical training, ensuring the safe use of excavators. Upon successful completion of the NPORS Excavator Training Course, delegates will receive the NPORS Traditional card.

This Training can be delivered at our Land our your Location.

In this course you will cover:

  • Gain a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as a plant operator - the factors that help maintain a safe working environment in the construction industry, and their responsibilities as a 180 & 360 - excavator operator

  • Have a working knowledge of the manufacturer’s handbook for the machine to be used - identify and extract information from the manufacturers’ handbook / operator’s manual, and other information sources including digital

  • Be able to locate and identify the major components, signs and decals and all controls of the excavator and explain their functions

  • Conduct all pre-operational checks in accordance with manufacturers and legislative requirements

  • Identify and maintain PPE appropriate for excavator use

  • Safely mount and dismount the machine

  • Be able to locate and identify steering, driving and braking controls and explain their functions

  • Prepare and configure the excavator for site travel

  • Travel and maneuver the excavator safely across varying terrain and inclines

  • Travel and maneuver in areas of restricted space

  • Attach and remove buckets, using quick-hitch couplers - fit and remove attachments

  • Conduct all necessary safety checks at the work area

  • Configure and set-up for excavating and loading duties

  • Explain actions required for hazards, underground and overhead services

  • Carry out excavating tasks - excavate different types of excavations in various types of ground to given dimensions

  • Load material onto transporting vehicles or into containers - place materials into transporting vehicles and hoppers

  • Reinstate excavation – grade, spread and level ground and material

  • Explain environmental considerations of machine use

  • Explain loading / unloading procedures for machine transportation

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