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360 Excavator Operator Course

Overview

This course provides candidates with the essential knowledge and practical skills to operate a 360-degree excavator safely and competently, in line with current NPORS standards.

Certification Routes

NPORS Traditional Route:

  • Valid for 3 years
  • No NVQ or CITB Health, Safety & Environment (HS&E) test required

NPORS-CSCS Certification Route:

  • Red card (valid for 2 years) issued upon completion
  • To upgrade to a blue card (valid for 5 years), you must complete a relevant NVQ
  • Already got the NVQ? You’ll get the blue card straight away

Note: Speak to us to arrange the CITB Health and Safety awareness course and HS&E (CSCS) touch screen test if required.

Duration

10 days

Max Number

3 Candidates per course

Accreditation Options

  • logo_npors
  • SL logo (002)

Suitable For

This course is ideal for people with little or no experience who want to become trained 360 excavator operators

Aims

  • By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:
    • Understand the industry, associated hazards, and operator responsibilities
    • Demonstrate knowledge of machine components and functions using the manufacturer’s manual
    • Identify and use controls including steering, driving, and braking systems
    • Select, inspect, and maintain appropriate PPE
    • Perform pre-operational checks to legal and manufacturer standards
    • Safely start, operate, and shut down the excavator
    • Navigate varied terrain, including confined areas
    • Carry out site safety checks
    • Configure and operate the machine to perform excavation tasks
    • Load materials onto transport vehicles or containers
    • Reinstate excavations and level ground to specification
    • Fit, use, and remove attachments correctly
    • Conduct post-use checks and end-of-shift procedures

Prerequisites

  • • No previous experience needed
    • You must be physically fit to operate machinery safely
    • You must pass a CITB HS&E (CSCS) test within 2 years before the course

Teaching Methods

  • • Combination of classroom-based theory and practical on-site training

    • Theory and practical assessments at course end

Outcome

Upon successful completion, candidates will receive an NPORS Operator Card, depending on the chosen certification route, or a Simply Learning in house certificate.

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