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.

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

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.

Novice course- 5 days depending on experience

Experienced worker tests- 1 day theory and practical assessment

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