NPORS N802 Gritter & Snowplough
Pro Aspire Rail & Construction Training
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 N802 Gritter & Snowplough
This course teaches you how to operate a Gritter & Snowplough safely and productively.
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 an 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 key controls and explain their functions
- Conduct all pre-operational checks in accordance with manufacturer’s and legislative requirements
- Identify and maintain PPE appropriate for gritter and snowplough use
- Conduct all necessary safety checks at the work area
- Prepare the gritter / snowplough for use and operate machinery safely and efficiently
- Attach and set trailers, mounted and PTO drives ready for operation
- Operate machinery safely and efficiently
- Environmental considerations
- Storage and transport of implements and attachments
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of loading and unloading procedures for machine transportation
- Carry out all end of shift and shut down procedures
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A good understanding of spoken and written English.
Driving License
Previous experience with Gritting & winter surfacing would be recommended but not required
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.
The Gritter & Snowplough qualification is not classed as a ‘Construction Qualification’ and therefore does not have a CSCS Logo
A HGV License will be required depending on the size of the lorry.
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