NPORS Loading Shovel Training

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NPORS N209 – Loading Shovel Training – Loading Shovel Licence

Type

Experienced & Novice

Course Aims

This course teaches you how to operate a Loading Shovel safely and productively.

Course Content

To provide knowledge and understanding in the following areas:

Name and explain the purpose of principle components, the basic construction, controls and terminology

Conform with manufacturers requirements as per the operators handbook, and relevant regulations and legislation

Undertake all pre-use checks

Configure and set for site and highway travel

Travel over rough, undulating ground, substantial inclines and level surfaces; laden and unladen

Manoeuvre plant in confined spaces

Configure and set for extraction and loading duties

Explain actions required for hazards, underground and overhead services

Extract differing types of materials from stockpiles and other sources

Form stockpiles of segregated materials and construct (temporary) ramps

Sort and place materials into transporting vehicles and hoppers

Spread and level ground and materials

Carry out shut down and securing procedures

Explain the loading and unloading procedures for machine transporting

Loading Shovel Training Course FAQ

What is the training method?

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.

How long is the training course?

Novice Operator: 1-5 Days, maximum of 3 candidates

Experienced Operator: 1 Day test only, maximum of 6 candidates

Location: Nationwide Delivery on-site

Can you tell me more about the certification?

For entrants that wish to apply for the NPORS Traditional Card, there is no requirement to do 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 year, the relevant NVQ.

For more information on required NVQ call us on 01623 287830

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