Excavator 180 training
NPORS (National Plant Operators Registration Scheme) accredited excavator 180 training for experienced operators and novices.
Course objective
Training for the operation of excavator 180s which meets the statutory requirements of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and other relevant statutory provisions.Accredited by
NPORS (National Plant Operators Registration Scheme)Accredited course name
N201 - Excavator 180Course content
- Health & safety at work act
- Management of health & safety at work regulations
- PUWER
- Introduction to the machine and components
- Pre-start checks & basic maintenance procedures
- Control familiarisation
- Basic operating procedures & practice use of hydraulic controls
- Safe Site travelling procedures
- Practice excavating & digging procedures
- Practice trenching procedures
- Practice backfilling procedures
- Practice site levelling & ground consolidation procedures
- Practice loading vehicles, forward and rear tipping dumpers
- End of shift safe parking procedures
Assessment
Theory and practical examination.Ratio
1 instructor : 1 excavator 180 : 3 candidatesDuration
The duration of the course will vary depending on the experience of the candidates.
- Novice operators: 10 day course
- Experienced operators: 1 day course
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