N202 - Excavator 360° TEST ONLY

Experienced Worker or Refresher

The NPORS Excavator Training Experienced/Refresher course is suitable for experienced operators who are looking to obtain/renew their NPORS card.

It is envisaged that by the end of this course of training the trainee operator will be able to answer questions on and perform the following:

• Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as a plant operator

• Have a working knowledge of the manufacturer’s handbook for the particular machine to be used

• Be able to locate and identify the major components of the machine and explain their functions

• Be able to 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

• 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

£380

3 Slots Per Test

Course Overview

Course Aims

• This course is tailored to your requirements and can be held at either your site or at our training centre.

• This course aims to provide delegates with the skills required to operate an Excavator 360° safely.

• It is suitable for experienced operators, categorised as those with having either 18 months provable work experience and/or 6 months consistent daily experience in the category, and will be able to undertake an Experienced Workers Test (EWT) or a Refresher Test. This NPORS course covers both practical and theoretical aspects to operating both the tracked and wheeled excavator, with the NPORS test at the end.

+VAT

1 Day Course

PPE Required

This course requires the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to attend:

• Hard hat

• High vis

• Laced up safety boots

• Gloves

• Safety glasses

• Overalls

• · We recommend delegates be clean shaven