Excavator 180 Training

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 180

Course 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 candidates

Duration

The duration of the course will vary depending on the experience of the candidates.

• Novice operators: 10 day course

• Experienced operators: 1 day course