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

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.

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.

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

A minimum of 18 years old

On completion of the course you will get an NPORS Certificate and a card valid for 3 years.

Croydon Centre for written test and South London for practical