NPORS Excavator as a Crane (N100)

Description

Overview

This course is aimed at candidates that require the knowledge and practical skills to operate 360 excavator for lifting operations.

The NPORS Excavator 360 qualification is required to gain the bolt on unit.

Course Content

Candidates will be able to:

Understand the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as an operator

Conform to manufacturers requirements as per technical data, conform to relevant regulations and legislation

Locate, identify and explain safe working loads, lifting capacity charts and explain different lifting configurations and working ranges

Identify and explain different lifting procedures and explain what task could fall into each category

Identify and explain centres of gravity and calculate estimated weights of loads

Identify any overhead/proximity hazards

Agree the signal codes/hand signals, direction of movement, safe working and safe landing and placement zone with the slinger/signaller

Ensure the excavator is in a safe condition for attachments to be fitted

Check load integrity and security by carrying out trial lifts

Lift and move a load to a designated position in a safe and controlled manner ensuring minimum uncontrolled movement

Understand environmental considerations

Carry out all out of service and securing procedures

Entry Requirements

NPORS CSCS – Candidates must have achieved the relevant CITB Health, Safety & Environment (HS&E) touch-screen-test within 2 years.

Good understanding of spoken and written English.

Duration

Novice course- 5 days depending on experience

Experienced worker tests- 1 day theory and practical assessment

Location

Customer Site (Training & Testing) – Site must adhere to NPORS specifications