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NPORS Excavator 360° (N202)

Industry-leading training for 360° excavator operatives who require an NPORS card.

NPORS Cards including traditional

NPORS EXCAVATOR 360° N202

EWTs for experienced 360° excavator operatives

NPORS is the leading accreditation scheme for 360° excavator operatives. JRS Training is an approved training provider specialising in delivering Experienced Worker Tests (EWTs) for both traditional and CSCS NPORS cards.

If you are already an experienced 360° excavator operative who holds a red Trained Operator NPORS card, you will need to complete a Level 2 NVQ in Plant Operations (360° Excavator) to upgrade to a blue Competent Operator NPORS card.

Want to learn more about the different types of NPORS cards available? Check out our knowledge hub.

NPORS EXCAVATOR 360° N202

Who attends?

An NPORS Excavator 360° EWT is right for you if you have:

  • 18 months provable work experience, and/or
  • 6 months consistent daily experience

using a 360° excavator. This will be verified by the filling out of a profile at the beginning of the course.

Please note that you must have a good understanding of spoken and written English to complete this course.

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Certification

Traditional NPORS Operator cards (without the CSCS logo) must be renewed every 5 years by completing refresher training or completing a renewal form.

Red NPORS CSCS Trained Operator cards last for 2 years and cannot be renewed (though they can be extended for 1 year if required). The red card must instead be upgraded to a Blue NPORS CSCS Competent Operator card.

The Blue NPORS CSCS Competent Operator card must be renewed every 5 years through the same process as the traditional card.

For NPORS CSCS cards, you must have passed the HS&E Test for Operatives within the last 2 years.

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Length

NPORS Experienced Worker Tests (EWTs) last for just a couple of hours, minimising disruption to your operations.

Tracked 360° excavator on construction site ready to excavate ground.

NPORS EXCAVATOR 360° N202

What’s covered?

The NPORS Excavator 360° EWT consists of a theory test and practical assessment which ensures you are able to safely carry out a range of tasks, including:

  • Undertaking all pre-use checks
  • Configuring and readying the excavator for site and highway travel
  • Traveling over rough, undulating ground, steep inclines, and level surfaces
  • Manoeuvring in confined spaces
  • Configuring and setting up for excavating duties
  • Excavating differing types of excavations in various types of ground
  • Placing materials into transporting vehicles and hoppers
  • Grading, spreading and leveling ground and materials
  • Attaching and removing buckets
  • Lifting, moving and placing basic slung loads with the rear boom
  • Carrying out shut down and securing procedures
  • Explaining the loading and unloading procedures for machine transporting

You’ll also answer questions about:

  • The purpose of principal components, the basic construction, controls and terminology
  • Conforming to manufacturer’s requirements as per the operator’s handbook
  • Other types of information including the sourcing of relevant regulations and legislation
  • The actions required for hazards, underground and overhead services

Not sure you’re ready to be assessed on the above? Get in touch with us to talk about arranging some training.

NPORS Excavator 360 Training

NPORS EXCAVATOR 360° N202

Site requirements

We come to you to carry out the assessment. Due to what is involved in the practical test, there are some specific site requirements which must be satisfied in order for it to take place. These are different for each plant category, and we will send you the list at the booking stage to ensure the test can take place. If you have any questions or concerns, please let us know.

Why choose us?

JRS Training are proud to have supported thousands of candidates to get the accreditation and qualifications they need to excel in the construction industry. We love what we do, and are passionate about tailoring each course to suit the needs of the individual. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to the industry, we’ll have something which can help you to reach your goals.

Our assessors are professional, experienced and friendly, and our NPORS Experienced Worker Tests are held on-site to minimise travel time for your employees and disruption to the work.

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