NPORS Excavator as a Crane (N100)
- Accreditation: NPORS
- Course Duration: 1-2 days depending on experience
- Valid for: 3-5 years
Course information
This course is aimed at people who require the knowledge and practical skills needed to safely carry out lifting operations using a 360 Excavator.
We will conduct a learner analysis to identify the duration of training required for those with limited or no experience, whereas experienced operators can attend a one day Experienced Worker Assessment (Test Only).
NPORS Excavator as a Crane (N100) course content
To provide knowledge and understanding in the following areas:
- Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as an operator
- Be able to conform to manufacturers requirements as per technical data, conform to relevant regulations and legislation
- Be able to locate, identify and explain safe working loads, lifting capacity chart and explain different lifting configurations and working ranges
- Identify and explain different lifting procedures, explain what task could fall into each category
- Identify and explain centres of gravity, calculate estimated weights of loads
- Identify any overhead / proximity hazards
- Be able to agree the signal codes / hand signals, direction of movement, safe working and safe landing, placement zone with the slinger / signaller
- Ensure excavator is in a safe condition for attachments to be fitted
- Checked load integrity and security by carrying out trial lift
- Be able to lift and move a load to a designated position in a safe and controlled manner ensuring minimum uncontrolled movement
- Environmental considerations
- Carry out all of service and securing procedures
Entry requirements
Please note, that in all cases, operators are required to supply proof to support their application. They must be an experienced operator.
Good understanding of spoken and written English.
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Assessment
NPORS Theory assessment made up of open questions and multiple choice. NPORS Practical assessment.
Certification
On successful completion, delegates will recieve a NPORS Excavtor as a crane operator card valid for 3 years.
Operators are advised to complete a 1 day refresher every 3 years.