Excavator 180 Training Course

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180 Excavator

January 11, 2024

Very well instructed. Dave is very thorough. Thankyou

Shaun. L

180 Excavator

December 22, 2023

Good experience, wish had longer course to gain full license.

Daniel. B

180 Excavator

December 22, 2023

Great Course, was made to feel very comfortable.

Steven. W

180 Excavator

December 22, 2023

Could have done with a longer course, but was a good experience, trainer was excellent

Wayne. C
Course Aims:  The NPORS N201 course aims to provide the candidate with a thorough practical and theory training in operating a 180 Excavator in order to to enable the candidate to pass the NPORS Theory and Practical Tests.
Course Content Through a combination of targeted training and experience, an individual with the 180 excavator will be able to:

  • Describe the nature of the sector of industry and their role and responsibilities as a plant operator.
  • Name and explain the purpose of principal components, the basic construction, controls and terminology.
  • Confirm with manufacturer’s requirements as per the operator’s handbook, other types of information source and relevant regulations and legislation.
  • Undertake all pre – use checks.
  • Configure and ready for site and highway travel.
  • Travel over rough, undulating ground, steep inclines and level surfaces.
  • Maneuver in confined spaces.
  • Configure and set – up for excavating duties.
  • Explain action required for hazards, underground and overhead services.
  • Excavate differing types of excavations in various types of grounds.
  • Place materials into transporting vehicles and hoppers.
  • Grade, spread and level ground materials.
  • Attach and remove buckets.
  • Lift, move and place basic slung loads with the rear boom.
  • Maintain safe and tidy working areas.
  • Carry out shut down and securing procedures.
  • Explain the loading and unloading procedures for machine transporting.
Course Requirement All visitors must report to reception on arrival and follow site safety rules at all times.

There are no catering facilities on site, so delegates need to provide their own lunch. There are tea and coffee facilities available.

Candidates must bring and wear their PPE on site for plant testing. They must also bring signature and photographic identification as required for all testing.

Examination Board Established in 1992, the National Plant Operators Registration Scheme is now one of the UK’s leading Accreditation and Registration Bodies, working across the Construction, Industrial, Utilities, Warehousing and Distribution, Agricultural, Ports and Marine sectors.

NPORS offers flexibility, whilst maintaining standards, both nationally and internationally by working with industry and Accredited Training Providers.

Assessment To achieve the NPORS Operators Card candidates must pass both the NPORS Theory and Practical Test.
Refresher / Re-qualification Information Once you have achieved your NPORS Operator Card it lasts for 3 years.
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