NPORS Course (N021) - Vacuum Excavation Course

Learning Outcomes

This course is tailored to your requirements and can be held at either your site or at our training centres.

• Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as a plant 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 steering, driving and braking controls and explain their functions
• Identify and maintain PPE appropriate for use
• Conduct all pre-operational checks in accordance with manufacturer's and legislative requirements
• Safely mount and dismount the machine
• Start and stop the machine and safely move the machine off and stop it safely
• Configure the machine fortravel and manoeuvre it safely across varying terrain 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
• Carry out excavating tasks

 Assessment

NPORS practical and theory tests.

Certification

Upon successful completion, candidates will be issued with a NPORS Operator's card.

Pre-requisites

PPE must be worn for onsite test