WHO ATTENDS
This course is aimed at people who require the knowledge and practical skills needed to enable them to safely operate and maintain a Materials Re-handler 360°

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
Learners applying for the NPORS CSCS Card, or those
requiring the ‘HS&E TESTED Logo’ displayed on their
card must have passed the CITB Operatives Health,
Safety and Environment Test within the last 2 years.
Learners must also have a good understanding of
spoken and written English.

ABOUT NPORS
The National Plant Operators Registration Scheme is
one of the UK’s leading Accreditation and Registration
Bodies, working across the Construction, Industrial,
Utilities, Warehousing and Distribution, Agricultural,
Ports and Marine sectors. NPORS maintains both
national and international standards by working with
industry and Accredited Training Providers.

ASSESSMENT
The NPORS Assessment includes a Theory Evaluation
made up of open and multiple choice questions and a
NPORS Practical Assessment.

CERTIFICATION
Certification for this course is valid for 5 years.

BENEFITS
Upon successful completion of this course you will:

• Have a basic understanding of the industry, the
  dangers of working in the industry and their
  responsibilities as a plant operator
• Have a working knowledge of the manufacturer’s
  handbook for the particular machine to be used
• Be able to locate and identify the major components
  of the machine and explain their functions
• Be able to locate and identify steering, driving and
  braking controls and explain their functions
• Conduct all pre-operational checks in accordance
  with manufacturer’s and legislative requirements
• Safely mount and dismount the machine
• Start and stop the engine and safely move the
  machine off and stop it safely
• Configure the machine for travel and manoeuvre it
  safely across varying terrain in open and confined
  areas
• Conduct all necessary safety checks at the work
  area
• Manoeuvre the machine to the work area and
  correctly configure in readiness to carry out
  processing tasks
• Carry out processing task
• Load material onto transporting vehicles, containers
  or processing plant
• Fit and remove attachments
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of
  loading and unloading procedures for machine
  transportation
• Carry out all end of shift and shut down procedures