Micro Excavator Training (Up to 1 Tonne) – Small Machine, Big Responsibility

Micro excavators—compact diggers weighing up to 1 tonne—are a popular choice for landscaping, utilities, and small construction sites where space is tight. Despite their size, they are still powerful pieces of plant machinery, and using them without proper training can lead to serious accidents, damage, and legal issues.

At Kentra Training, our NPORS Micro Excavator Training ensures operators gain the skills and knowledge to work safely, productively, and in compliance with health and safety law.

Micro Excavator Training

Why Micro Excavator Training is Essential

Even small excavators carry the same hazards as larger machines: tipping risks, underground service strikes, entrapment hazards, and load mishandling. Training is vital to:

  • Stay compliant with PUWER and LOLER regulations

  • Improve site safety by reducing accidents and near-misses

  • Increase efficiency through correct operating techniques

  • Protect the machine from damage due to misuse

Micro Excavator Training

What the Course Covers

Our NPORS-accredited training includes:
✔ Pre-use inspections and daily maintenance
✔ Machine controls and safe operation
✔ Digging, trenching, and grading techniques
✔ Working around utilities and confined spaces
✔ Safe loading, unloading, and transportation
✔ End-of-day shutdown procedures

Micro Excavator Training

Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for:

  • New operators seeking their NPORS card

  • Experienced operators needing refresher training

  • Landscapers, builders, and utilities workers

Micro Excavator Training

Certification

Successful candidates receive an NPORS Operator Card, proving they are competent to operate a micro excavator safely and legally.

At Kentra Training, we believe that no machine is “too small” for proper training. A well-trained operator keeps people safe, protects equipment, and gets the job done right—no matter the size of the excavator.

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📅 Book your training today and keep your team safe and compliant.

Don’t leave safety to chance. Ensure your team has the skills to operate micro excavators properly and legally.

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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Micro Excavator Training

Thank you for reading our blog about Micro Excavator Training, for more details on the individual courses, just follow the links above. 

Excavator Micro – our A 2 Z of Safety Training

N016 Micro Excavator Course Details

NPORS Micro Excavator

N016 Official NPORS Micro Excavator Training

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