Excavator 360◦ training

Appropriate training helps to reduce the risk of common excavator-related incident, including overturning, collisions and ground collapse. On this practical course, learners will explore hazard awareness, safe manoeuvring and correct working practices, to help equip them with the essential skills to operate an excavator 360^◦ safely and efficiently.  

Upon successful completion of training and testing, participants will obtain an NPORS Card appropriate to their industry and level – NPORS Operator Card, NPORS CSCS Trained Operator Card or NPORS CSCS Competent Operator Card.

Learning Outcomes:

• 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 use.
• Conduct all pre-operational checks in accordance with manufacturers and legislative requirements.
• Safely mount and dismount the machine.
• Start and stop the machine 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 shut down procedures.

N202 Excavator 360◦ training is delivered by a network of NPORS Accredited Training Providers – spanning across the UK and beyond. All training providers and instructors are rigorously monitored and audited, making sure instructors consistently deliver to NPORS standards. Find a training provider here: https://online.npors.com/#_find_training_provider