NPORS 360 Excavator (N202) Adult Employer Training Leisure and Professional

The course will provide knowledge and understanding in the following areas:

• Gaining a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and responsibilities as a plant operator.
• Learning a working knowledge of the manufacturer’s handbook for the particular machine to be used.
• Being able to locate and identify the major components of the machine and explain their functions.
• Being able to locate and identify steering, driving and braking controls and explain their functions.
• Identifying and maintaining PPE appropriate for Excavator use.
• Conducting all pre-operational checks in accordance with manufacturer’s and legislative requirements.
• Safely mounting and dismounting the machine.
• Starting and stopping the engine and safely moving the machine off and stopping it safely.
• Configuring the machine for travel and manoeuvring it safely across varying terrain in open and confined areas.
• Conducting all necessary safety checks at the work area.
• Manoeuvring the machine to the work area and correctly configuring in readiness to carry out excavating tasks.
• Carrying out excavating tasks
• Loading material onto transporting vehicles or into containers.
• Reinstating excavation, grade and level ground