🚜 Mastering 180 Excavator Training

Why Proper Training Matters

The 180-degree excavator—also known as a backhoe loader—is a staple of utility, construction, and agricultural sites across the UK. With its front loader bucket and rear excavator arm, it’s a versatile powerhouse… but also one that demands skilled, confident, and certified operators.

At Kentra Training, we deliver NPORS-accredited 180 Excavator Training to ensure your team can operate these machines safely, legally, and effectively.

❗ Why 180 Excavator Training Is Essential

Operating a 180 excavator may look simple, but without proper training, it carries significant risks:

• 🚧 Risk of tipping, collisions, and equipment damage

• ⚠️ Underground service strikes and digging hazards

• 👷‍♂️ Injury to operators or nearby workers

• ⚖️ Breaches of Health & Safety regulations (PUWER / LOLER)

Training helps avoid costly incidents, ensures legal compliance, and increases operator productivity on-site.

🧰 What’s Covered in the Course?

Whether you’re new to excavators or an experienced operator needing formal recognition, our course covers all essential knowledge and skills, including:

✅ Machine components and controls

✅ Daily safety checks and maintenance

✅ Digging, backfilling, and loading techniques

✅ Operating on slopes and varied terrain

✅ Safe use of stabilisers

✅ Swinging and lifting safely

✅ Understanding load charts and stability

✅ Awareness of underground services

✅ Shutdown and parking procedures

✅ Practical assessment and written test

Training is delivered at your site using your own equipment to ensure full relevance.

🎓 NPORS or In-House Certification

Kentra Training offers NPORS-accredited training that meets national standards, recognised across industries and sites. For internal teams, we also provide in-house certification tailored to your workplace needs.

Successful candidates receive a certificate and card, with refresher options available.

👷 Who Needs This Training?

• Groundworkers and machine operators

• Construction and civils personnel

• Utility and drainage contractors

• Agricultural and estate workers

• Site managers and supervisors needing formal operator training

  

✅ Why Choose Kentra Training?

With over 25 years of experience, Kentra Training is trusted nationwide for plant and health & safety training. Our team of expert instructors creates a supportive learning environment that builds skill and confidence for every operator.

We’re flexible, friendly, and fully accredited—training you where you work, on your own machines.

📅 Book Your Training Today

Ensure your team is equipped to dig, lift, and load safely and efficiently with a 180 excavator. For individuals or site teams, we can build the right course for your needs.

Contact us today to book your next course or find out more.

📞 Call us: 01606 832 556
📧 Email: office@kentratraining.co.uk 
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Thank you for reading our blog about 180 Excavator Training, for more details on the individual courses, just follow the links above. 

Excavator 180 – our A 2 Z of Safety Training

N201 180 Excavator Course Details

Our awarding body is National Plant Operators Registration Scheme – NPORS.com