NPORS N021 Vacuum Excavator
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Established in 1992, the National Plant Operators Registration Scheme is now one of the UK’s leading Accreditation and Registration Bodies, working across the Construction, Industrial, Utilities, Warehousing and Distribution, Agricultural, Ports and Marine sectors.
We are an accredited NPORS training and testing provider – offering a range of NPORS courses at our centres, or on your site.
NPORS N021 Suction / Vacuum Excavator
The NPORS N021 course is to provide delegates with the knowledge and skills that will enable them to safely and competently operate Suction Excavators on site in line with NPORS N021 guidelines. The NPORS Scheme is one of the UK’s leading CSCS affiliated carding schemes and is accepted across the Construction, Industrial, Utilities, Warehousing and Port and Marine sectors.
COURSE INFORMATION
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 a suction excavator operator
- Have a working knowledge of the manufacturer’s handbook for the particular suction excavator to be used
- Be able to locate and identify the major components of the machine and explain their functions
- Conduct all pre-operational checks in accordance with manufacturer’s and legislative requirements
- Identify and maintain PPE appropriate for suction excavator use
- Explain the different types of suction excavators their advantages and disadvantages when excavating material
- Safely mount and dismount the machine
- Start and stop the engine, compressor and suction hoses safely and efficiently
- Be able to demonstrate how to safely and efficiently use the remote control
- Configure the machine for travel and manoeuvre it safely to the work position 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 excavating tasks
- Demonstrate an emergency stop explaining all relevant safety precautions
- Carry out excavating tasks
- Fit and remove different attachments
- Explain and demonstrate how to deposit material from the suction excavator safely and efficiently
- Environmental considerations
- Carry out all end of shift and shut down procedures
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
For learners applying for the NPORS CSCS Card, or for those requiring the ‘HS&E TESTED Logo’ displayed on their card they must have passed the CITB Operatives Health, Safety and Environment Test within the last 2 years.
A good understanding of spoken and written English.
ASSESSMENT
An NPORS Theory assessment made up of open questions and multiple choice answers along with an NPORS practical assessment.
CERTIFICATION
For entrants that wish to apply for the NPORS Traditional Card, there is no requirement to do an NVQ qualification. If the ‘HS&E TESTED Logo’ is required on the card, entrants must ensure they have attended and passed the CITB Operatives Health, Safety and Environment Test within the two years prior to application for the card.
New Entrant – No NVQ Held
Once successfully tested operators who do not hold the requisite NVQ with the units applicable to the category of plant achieved will be issued with a Trained Operator card valid for 2 years from the date they were tested. During the two year period they will be required to register for and achieve the requisite NVQ with the unit credits applicable to the category(s) of plant held on their Trained Operator card.
On successful completion of this process a Competent Operator card will be issued valid for 5 years from the date of application. A CPD record / operator logbook will also be issued.
New Entrant – NVQ Held
Once successfully tested operators who do currently hold the requisite NVQ with the unit credits applicable to the categories of plant held on their NPORS card will be issued with a Competent Operator card valid for 5 years from the date they were tested. Operators in receipt of the Competent Operator card will also be issued with a CPD record / operator logbook. This will be an ongoing record of the operators continuous professional development and of their operating hours in the workplace.
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Full Course (Novice 5 Days) £1100 + VAT
Refresher Course £250 Per Day
Test Only (Experienced Worker) £475 + VAT
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