The NPORS 360 Excavator Novice Course is a comprehensive 10-day training programme designed for individuals with little or no prior experience operating a 360-degree excavator. Covering both machines above and below 10 tonnes, this course provides candidates with the essential skills, knowledge, and confidence required to safely operate excavators on construction sites, in line with industry regulations and best practices.
Through a combination of classroom-based theory and hands-on practical training, candidates will gain a thorough understanding of excavator operation, safety procedures, and site responsibilities. The course concludes with both a theory test and practical assessment under NPORS guidelines.
Who Should Attend:
This course is suitable for novices or operators with limited experience who need formal training and assessment to become a competent excavator operator.
Course Duration:
- 10 Days (including training, theory test, and practical assessment)
Course Content:
✅ Introduction to the excavator and its components
✅ Operator responsibilities under Health & Safety legislation
✅ Pre-use inspections and maintenance checks
✅ Safe start-up, shut-down, and parking procedures
✅ Machine controls and functions
✅ Manoeuvring and operating in confined spaces
✅ Excavating and trenching techniques
✅ Lifting operations with the excavator
✅ Working on slopes and varying ground conditions
✅ Safe working practices around pedestrians and other site traffic
✅ Environmental considerations and waste management
✅ Theory and practical assessments
Assessment:
At the end of the course, candidates will undertake:
- Theory test (covering legislation, safety, and operational knowledge)
- Practical assessment (demonstrating safe and efficient operation of the excavator)