The E’s today are all about Excavators – starting with the Excavator 180 in our series of short blogs looking at the A to Z of courses we do.
Excavators need very little explanation, 180’s are also commonly found on agricultural sites as well as construction sites. We cover all aspects of training from Novice operators, candidates who need refresher training to experienced workers, just requiring an assessment.
Course ratios – Excavator 180
The course durations, training and testing ratios are
Novices : 1 – 10 days 3 Delegates
Refresher & Test : 1 day, up to 3 delegates
Experienced Worker Tests (EWT) : 1 day for up to 4 delegates. Alternatively for EWT’s we can deliver NPORS special combination of 3+3, meaning 3 candidates can be tested on Excavator 180 + Dumper in the same day.
Here is a link to the course syllabus blog, containing all the information you need to know about the training we can offer.
Accreditation
Upon successful completion of the course the candidates will received a Kentra Training ID card (credit card size) detailing the course completed.
In addition, we have the option to register the training with our Awarding Body NPORS. www.npors.com If your candidates are working offsite or on other peoples premises a recognised Awarding Body membership maybe advantageous. Prior to training we would apply to NPORS to register the course and upon successful completion of the course we would apply for the candidates 5 year membership with the NPORS scheme.
NPORS Course Name : N201 Excavator 180
Training locations
At Kentra we have always provided on-site training, coming to you and delivering the training in your own space using the equipment you are used to using.
We will require a room for the theory session.
For the NPORS category ‘above and below 5T’ an excavator above 5T will be required for the assessment/test or the operator will be restricted to the smaller machine. (1 tonne to 10 tonnes)
Variations of machine include : Wheeled / Tracked / Quick Hitch Theory
A safe area for the practical session, with use of an excavator and driver for the candidates to Marshall and direct to dig. Area to dig a trench 15m for above 10T and 10m for below 10T A dumper to load into, with some of the spoil from the trench.
Combination of 3 + 3 tests available with the dumper.
CAT and Genny to complete the underground services checks, together with a services plan to be able to check the findings, before excavations.
All equipment to be in good working order.
How we can help
Speaking of help, at Kentra we like to assist our clients with helping to arrange your training needs. We have customers from all walks of life, self employed lone workers to multi national blue chip companies and its a pleasure to talk to you all. If you would like more information about the courses we offer, click HERE for a link to our brochure or please get in touch and let us help you though.
The Kentra Training Team
01606 832 556.
Established Feb 1997 – Proud to be celebrating 25 years delivering quality training.
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