Course Objectives:

It is envisaged that at the end of this course the learner will be able to answer questions on and perform the following:

• Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry & their responsibilities as a plant operator
• Have a working knowledge of the manufacturers handbook for the particular machine to be used
• Be able to locate & identify the major components of the machine & explain their functions
• Conduct all pre-operational checks in accordance with manufactures & legislative requirements
• Safely mount & dismount the machine
• Start & stop the engine & safely move the machine off & stop it safely
• Configure the machine for travel & manoeuvre it safely across varying terrain in open & confined areas
• Conduct all necessary safety checks at the work area
• Manoeuvre the machine to the work area & correctly configure it in readiness to carry out lifting & load handling tasks
• Carry out lifting & load handling tasks
• Lift & transfer loads accurately & safely at different locations
• Load & unload external transport safely
• Fit, adjust & / or remove attachments
• Demonstrate knowledge & understanding of loading & unloading procedures for machine transportation
• Carry out all end of shift & shut down procedures

On successful completion of the course, delegates will receive an NPORS card valid for 5 years, after which a refresher course can be undertaken.

Course Duration:

1 Day

Delegate Numbers:

Max of 4 per course

NPORS is one of the UK’s leading accreditation and registration bodies, working across the construction, industrial, utilities, warehousing and distribution, agricultural, ports and marine sectors.

NPORS offers flexibility whilst maintaining standards, both nationally and internationally by working with industry and Accredited Training Providers.

At C&C Training NPORS training and assessments can be delivered at your sites, giving you greater flexibility and less disruption to your working day.  If this is not feasible, there are other options available.

Course Objectives:

It is envisaged that at the end of this course the learner will be able to answer questions on and perform the following:

• Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry & their responsibilities as an operator
• Be able to conform to manufacturers requirements as per technical data, conform to relevant regulations & legislation
• Be able to locate & identify the major components of the machine & explain their functions
• Be able to locate & identify steering, driving & braking controls & explain their functions
• Safely mount & dismount the machine
• Start & stop the engine & safely move the machine off & stop it safely
• Configure the machine for travel & manoeuvre it safely across varying terrain in open & confined areas
• Conduct all necessary safety checks at the work area
• Be able to locate, identify & explain safe working loads, lifting capacity chart & explain different lifting configurations & working ranges
• Identify & explain different lifting procedures, explain what task could fall into each category
• Identify & explain centres of gravity, calculate estimated weights of loads
• Identify any overhead / proximity hazards
• Be able to agree the signal codes / hand signals, direction of movement, safe working & safe landing, placement zone with the slinger / signaller
• Ensure excavator is in a safe condition for attachments to be fitted
• Checked load integrity & security by carrying out trial lift
• Be able to lift & move a load to a designated position in a safe & controlled manner ensuring minimum uncontrolled movement
• Environmental considerations
• Carry out all out of service & & securing procedures

On successful completion of the course, delegates will receive an NPORS card valid for 5 years, after which a refresher course can be undertaken.

Course Duration:

1 Day

Delegate Numbers:

Max of 6 per course

NPORS is one of the UK’s leading accreditation and registration bodies, working across the construction, industrial, utilities, warehousing and distribution, agricultural, ports and marine sectors.

NPORS offers flexibility whilst maintaining standards, both nationally and internationally by working with industry and Accredited Training Providers.

At C&C Training NPORS training and assessments can be delivered at your sites, giving you greater flexibility and less disruption to your working day.  If this is not feasible, there are other options available.