NPORS N202 Excavator 360

Description

Course Overview

This course is aimed at candidates that require the knowledge and practical skills to operate 360° excavators to excavate and load materials.

Course Details

• Accreditation: NPORS
• Course Duration: Novice 10 Days & Experienced Worker Tests 1 Day
• Card Validity: Traditional – 5 Years/Trained Operator – 2 Years
• Grant: Grant Available

Entry Requirements

• NPORS CSCS – Candidates must have achieved the relevant CITB Health, Safety &.
• Environment (HS&E) touch-screen-test within 2 years.
• Good understanding of spoken and written English.

Course Content

• Understand the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as a plant operator.
• Understand the manufacturer’s handbook for the particular machine to be used.
• Locate and identify the major components of the machine and explain their functions.
• Locate and identify steering, driving and braking controls and explain their functions.
• Identify and maintain PPE appropriate for excavator use.
• Conduct all pre-operational checks in accordance with manufacturer’s and legislative requirements.
• Safely mount and dismount the machine.
• Start and stop the engine and safely move the machine off and stop it safely.
• Configure the machine for travel and manoeuvre it safely across varying terrain in open and confined areas.
• Conduct all necessary safety checks at the work area.
• Manoeuvre the machine to the work area and correctly configure in readiness to carry out excavating tasks.

Assessment

Novice – Ten (10) Days – Classroom-based and Practical Training and testing

Experienced Worker Tests – One (1) Day – Theory and Practical Tests

Certification

Successful candidates will be issued with an NPORS Traditional Operator card (valid for 5 years) or an NPORS Red Trained Operator card (valid for 2 years).

Grant Information

CITB grants are available – please speak to one of our team for further information.

Next Steps

• NPORS Traditional Card – There are no requirements to complete an NVQ, a five year card is issued and after five years reassessment is required.
• To upgrade your card to Blue, you will need to complete the Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Plant Operations – Excavating and an Operatives Health, Safety and Environment.
• Test completed within the last 2 years.
• Carry out excavating tasks.
• Load material onto transporting vehicles or into containers.
• Reinstate excavation, grade and level ground.
• Fit and remove attachments.
• Carry out all end of shift and shut down procedures.

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