Excavator 180 N201

 

 

Course Overview

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The NPORS Excavator 180 (N201) course is designed to train candidates in the safe and competent operation of a 180° wheeled excavator, often used in civil engineering, utilities, construction, and road maintenance environments.

This course covers the machine's operation, from lifting and excavating to loading and manoeuvring, in compliance with industry legislation such as PUWER, LOLER, and the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.

Upon successful completion, delegates will receive an NPORS Operator Card and Certificate for Excavator 180 (N201).

 

Course Objectives

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By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:

• Understand the relevant legislation and operator responsibilities

• Identify different components and functions of the 180° excavator

• Conduct pre-use inspections and report defects

• Understand the principles of excavation, loading, backfilling, and trenching

• Operate the machine safely and efficiently on varied terrain

• Work safely around other personnel and plant

• Understand the stability of the machine and safe working loads

• Park and shut down the machine securely

• Understand the use of quick hitches and attachments

• Demonstrate safe lifting procedures (if lifting operations are included)

 

Assessment

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• Theory Assessment: Multiple-choice or verbal

• Practical Assessment: Machine operation under realistic site conditions