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NPORS 360 Excavator (N202) Training Course
The NPORS 360 Excavator Training Courses are for beginners and experienced operators to help them become skilled 360 Excavator operators. This excavator training course is for people who operate diggers and excavators in construction.
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What is NPORS Excavator Training
This NPORS Excavator training course combines classroom lessons with hands-on practice for new and experienced operators. It will help you learn how to operate a 360 Excavator safely and understand important health and safety rules in construction and similar fields. If you’ve never used this type of plant machinery before, this course will cover safety requirements, pre-use checks, and how to drive excavators in various settings like construction sites, ports, warehouses, and utilities.
After finishing the course, participants who pass will receive a traditional NPORS Operator Card, valid for three years. If you also want the NPORS/CSCS Card (the NPORS Red Trained Operators Card) valid for two years, please prove that you’ve completed the CSCS HSE Operatives touchscreen test in the last two years.
What Will You Learn
- Legal Duties for Employees and Employers
- Attaching and Using Additional Equipment
- Performing Regular Maintenance and Servicing
- Preparing the Excavator for Road Use
- Following Safety Guidelines and Procedures
- Understanding the Machine’s Components, Including the Diesel Engine
- Conducting Pre-Start Inspections and Ongoing Checks
- Operating the 360 Excavator on Rough Terrain and Steep Slopes (With and Without a Load)
- Navigating Tight or Restricted Spaces Safely
- Transporting Loads Between Different Locations
NPORS Training Assessment
At the end of the course, participants must complete a written assessment and a practical test. If they pass both, they will receive the traditional NPORS Operator Card, valid for three years.
If you want the NPORS/CSCS Card (NPORS Red Trained Operators Card), please let us know when you book and provide proof that you’ve completed the CSCS HSE Operatives touchscreen test in the last two years. The NPORS Red card is valid for two years.
Before it expires, you must register for a relevant plant NVQ. Once you complete the NVQ, you will receive a blue Competent Operators Card, valid for five years.
If you work in the construction sector, you should apply for the NPORS/CSCS card
Existing NPORS card holders without an NVQ can apply for the NPORS/CSCS Red Trained Operator Card
Existing NPORS card holders with an NVQ can apply for the Blue Competent Operator Card
Entry Requirements
If you want to apply for the NPORS/CSCS Card (NPORS Red Trained Operators Card), please let us know when you book and provide proof that you completed the CSCS HSE Operatives touchscreen test within the last two years.
Who is this course for?
- Inexperienced Excavator 360 Operators
- Experienced Excavator 360 Operators
- Construction Plant Machinery Handlers
- Construction Plant Machinery Operators
- A40 Slinger Banksmen
- Vehicle Marshaller
- Lifting and Loading Operators
General Course Content
Learn about the tasks and duties of an excavator operator, including safety procedures, how to work with others on site, and compliance with regulations and laws.
Understand how to inspect the excavator before and after use. This includes checking fluid levels, brakes, and lights and identifying any damage or wear to ensure the machine is safe to operate.
Learn key safety protocols, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and how to choose a safe and suitable location for positioning the excavator on site.
Understand how to make basic adjustments to the excavator and perform routine maintenance tasks like lubricating parts, checking filters, and ensuring correct fluid levels.
Learn the correct procedures for safely attaching and removing buckets or other attachments from the excavator and how to check these attachments for wear or damage.
Understand how to safely load, transport, and unload materials with the excavator and adapt operations for different types of terrain, such as slopes or uneven ground.
Learn how to set up the excavator for various tasks by adjusting settings, attachments, and operating modes to suit different job requirements.
Explore the capabilities and uses of smaller excavators, including their lifting capacity, reach, and digging depth and their limitations in load and operational reach.
Understand the excavator's basic structure and key components, such as the boom, arm, bucket, and tracks or wheels, and become familiar with the controls used to operate the machine.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 360-degree excavator digger is a powerful machinery used to excavate and move large objects in a construction environment.
This course is aimed at novice delegates, making it suitable for individuals with little to no experience operating a 360-degree excavator.
By the end of the training, you will understand your responsibilities as a plant operator, recognise worksite hazards, adhere to health and safety legislation, and operate a 360-degree excavator safely.
Successful delegates will receive an NPORS Operator Card, valid for three years.
Yes, but you must confirm this when booking and prove that you completed the CSCS HSE Operatives touch screen test within the last two years.
The course covers legal requirements, health and safety, operational safety codes, machine controls, pre-operational checks, excavation techniques, and safe travelling practices, among other topics.
At the end of the course, you will take an assessment paper and a practical test to demonstrate your competency in operating a 360-degree excavator.
A good understanding of spoken and written English is necessary to complete the course.
The NPORS Red card is valid for two years. To maintain certification, register for a relevant plant NVQ before it expires.
