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NPORS N240 Grader Operator Training

Course Information

The NPORS N240 Grader Operator Course is designed to provide participants with the necessary skills and knowledge to operate a grader safely and effectively. The course covers practical and theoretical aspects of grader operation, including maintenance, safety procedures, and operational techniques.

Who should attend ?

This course is suitable for individuals who are new to grader operations as well as those who need to refresh their skills and knowledge. It is ideal for construction workers, road maintenance personnel, and anyone involved in earthmoving operations.
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NPORS N240 Grader Operator Training Course Aims

The NPORS N240 Grader Operator Training Course aims to provide knowledge of operating the Grader safely. It covers a range of topics listed below.
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Learning Outcomes

Here is a brief overview of the content of training.
  • Describe the nature of the sector of industry and their role and responsibilities as a plant operator
  • Name and explain the purpose of principal components, the basic construction, controls and terminology
  • Conform with manufacturer’s requirements as per the operator’s handbook, and relevant regulations/legislation
  • Undertake all pre-use checks
  • Explain need and function of appropriate documentation
  • Configure and set for site travel
  • Travel over rough, undulating ground and level surfaces
  • Manoeuvre in confined spaces
  • Configure and set for general grading and side-casting duties
  • Configure and set for high bank work
  • Explain actions required for hazards, underground and overhead services
  • Grade, spread and level ground and materials
  • Produce even finishes
  • Carry out shut down and securing procedures
  • Explain the loading and unloading procedures for machine transporting

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Workforce Skills Support has CITB-approved status, delivering CITB-assured courses as listed in the Construction Training Directory. We are recognised by CITB as well as the British Construction Industry as a training provider who can deliver good-quality training that meets industry-approved standards. We are part of the CITB’s automated grant payments system, making it easier for employers to book courses with us for their workers and be reimbursed for it.

Please note: There is a cap on how many times an employer can claim a short-duration course achievement grant. Check the CITB website for information on the number of claims allowed based on your last levy return.

If a candidate has been granted a grant for a particular course in their lifetime, they will not be eligible for grant again for the same course unless it has specific refresher standards published on the short-duration course register.

If refresher course standards do exist for a particular course, then only one refresher course is eligible in a lifetime for each candidate.

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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have questions about this course? Here is a compilation of our most frequently asked questions.
This highly interactive practical and classroom-based training course concludes with practical assessment and theory tests, demonstrating the candidate’s full understanding of the training.
Novice Operator: 1–5 Days, maximum of 3 candidates

Experienced Operator: 1 Day test only, maximum of 4 candidates

Location: Nationwide Delivery on-site
While there are no strict prerequisites, it is beneficial for participants to have some prior experience or understanding of heavy machinery operation. A good level of physical fitness and spatial awareness is also advantageous.
NPORS is primarily recognised within the UK, but its reputation is growing internationally, and many employers in other countries may accept NPORS certification as proof of competence.
Yes, participants will undergo both theoretical and practical assessments to ensure they have understood the course material and can operate the grader safely and effectively.

For entrants that wish to apply for the NPORS Traditional Card, there is no requirement to have an NVQ qualification. If the ‘HS&E TESTED Logo’ is required on the card, entrants must ensure they have attended and passed the CITB Operatives Health, Safety, and Environment Test within the two years prior to application for the card and will have to achieve, within 2 years, the relevant NVQ.

For more information on required NVQ, contact us on 01623 287830.

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