Excavator 360 Training Course

The NPORS N203 course aims to provide the candidate with a thorough practical and theory training in operating a Excavator 360 – Tracked in order to enable the candidate to pass the NPORS Theory and Practical Tests.

Through a combination of targeted training and experience, an individual with a 360 excavator will be able to:

• Describe the nature of the sector of industry and their role and responsibilities as a plant operator.
• Name and explain the purpose of principal components, the basic construction, controls and terminology.
• Confirm with Manufacturer’s requirements as per the operators handbook, other types of information source and the relevant regulations and legislation.
  Undertake all pre-use checks.
• Configure and ready for travel (site and highway – where applicable).
• Travel over rough, undulating ground, steep inclines and level surfaces.
• Manoeuvre in confined spaces.
• Configure and set for excavating duties.
• Explain actions required for hazards, underground and overhead services.
• Excavate differing types of excavations in various types of ground.
• Grade, spread and level ground and materials.
• Place materials into transporting vehicles and hoppers.
• Attach and remove buckets.
• Lift, move and place basic slung loads.
• Carry out shut down and securing procedures.
• Explain the loading and unloading procedures for machine transporting.

To achieve the NPORS Operators Card candidates must pass both the NPORS Theory and Practical Test.