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NPORS
NPORS Excavator 360 (N202)
Course Duration
1-10 Days depending on experience
Valid for
5 years
COURSE INFORMATION
This 360 Excavator course is aimed at people who require a formal qualification for operating a 360 degree excavator.
We will conduct a learner analysis to identify the duration of excavator training required for those with limited or no experience, whereas experienced operators can attend a one day Experienced Worker Assessment (Test Only).
NPORS Excavator 360 (N202) Course Content
To provide knowledge and understanding in the following areas:
- Gaining a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and responsibilities as a plant operator.
- Learning a working knowledge of the manufacturer’s handbook for the particular machine to be used.
- Being able to locate and identify the major components of the machine and explain their functions.
- Being able to locate and identify steering, driving and braking controls and explain their functions.
- Identifying and maintaining PPE appropriate for Excavator use.
- Conducting all pre-operational checks in accordance with manufacturer’s and legislative requirements.
- Safely mounting and dismounting the machine.
- Starting and stopping the engine and safely moving the machine off and stopping it safely.
- Configuring the machine for travel and manoeuvring it safely across varying terrain in open and confined areas.
- Conducting all necessary safety checks at the work area.
- Manoeuvring the machine to the work area and correctly configuring in readiness to carry out excavating tasks.
- Carrying out excavating tasks
- Loading material onto transporting vehicles or into containers.
- Reinstating excavation, grade and level ground
- Fitting and removing attachments.
- Carrying out all end of shift and shut down procedures.
Entry Requirements
Please note, that in all cases, operators are required to supply proof to support their application. They have to have passed the CITB health, safety & environmental touch screen test within two years prior to their application.
Good understanding of spoken and written English.
Assessment & Certification
ASESSMENT
NPORS Theory assessment made up of open
questions and multiple choice.
NPORS Practical assessment.
CERTIFICATION
Existing NPORS Card Holder – No (S)NVQ Held
For operators who do not currently hold the requisite (S)NVQ, a Trained Operator card will be issued which is valid for two years from the date of application. During this two year period operators will be required to register for and achieve the requisite (S)NVQ with the unit credits applicable to the categories of plant stated on their Trained Operator card.
Existing NPORS Card Holder – (S)NVQ Held
Operators who currently hold the requisite (S)NVQ with the unit credits applicable to the categories of plant stated on their NPORS card will be issued with a Competent Operator card valid for 5 years from the date of application. Operators in receipt of the Competent Operator card will also be issued with a CPD record/operator logbook. This will be an ongoing record of that operators’ continuous professional development and of their operating hours in the workplace.