Course Aim

• Role and responsibility as a plant operator
• Basic construction, names of components and the purpose and use of all controls and gauges
•  Principle components, basic construction, controls & terminology
•  Relevant regulations & legislation
•  Pre-use, start, running checks and close-down procedure
•  Negotiating rough ground & steep inclines
•  Manoeuvring in confined spaces
•  Configuring for excavating duties
•  Hazards, underground & overhead services
•  Excavation & ground types
•  Grading, levelling & spreading
•  Placing materials into vehicles & hoppers
•  Lifting, moving & placing basic slung loads
•  Travelling with slung loads
•  Shutdown & securing procedures
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Course Objectives

The objectives of the course are to enable delegates to:

• Be able to operate the machine safely and correctly in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and accepted good practice.
• Carry out a pre-shift inspection.
• Be able to operate safely under varying site conditions.
• Be able to carry out minor adjustments and routine services.
• Have sufficient knowledge and practical skills to successfully complete the NPORS assessment.

Course Summary

Delegates will participate in theory lessons and practical demonstrations and exercises covering:

• An introduction to the construction industry.
• Current relevant regulations.
• Introduction to machine.
• Pre-shift inspections.
• Controls and instruments.
• Coolant, fuel and lubrication systems.
• Trenching, back-filling, levelling and marking out.
• Excavating deep and shallow excavation.
• Other associated construction activities.
• Explanation of attachments.
• NPORS assessment, which includes theory and practical elements.

Duration

The duration of the training course depends on the experience and number of delegates, and the ratio of delegates / machines per Instructor.

Testing / Certification

An NPORS Theory assessment made up of open questions and multiple choice answers along with an NPORS practical assessment. 

NPORS Operator Card (Traditional) – Valid for 3 years.

Location

South London