A 360° excavator is a tracked excavator. It is heavy machinery that is used when there is little or no room for movement around the site. The digger head can be rotated in a full circle, thanks to the use of tracks rather than wheels.
While these vehicles are highly manoeuvrable, their power and heavy parts means that they also have the potential to cause accidents and injuries. It is important as a site owner that you provide a safe working environment.
This includes ensuring that all operators have had full 360 excavator training on the safe use of these and other excavators they will use.

Course Objective

The objective of 360 degrees excavator training is to ensure that operators know how to safely and effectively use the machinery: 360 Excavator – Below 10 tonne & Above 10 tonne. Excavators are large and, by their very nature, they have the potential to cause damage and injury.
Course participants will learn how to safely use the machinery and work towards receiving certification from the appropriate industry body.

The course will teach candidates Health and safety, pre-start checks, controls, dangers, safety on getting on and off and all activities required to be a 360 excavator operator. The 360 excavator training course is both theory and practical based training with a test/assessment.

Course Duration

The 360 excavator/digger course may take between 1-10 days depending on the experience level of the delegate. Typically, these are:

• 10 Day – Novice Course
• 2-5 Day – Experienced Worker Course (for those with no previous certification)
• 1 Day – Experienced Worker Tests / Refresher Course

Participant Requirements

It is essential that all delegates have a good working knowledge of written and verbal English, because the training we offer combines both theory and practical elements.

Who Should Attend?

360 excavators are versatile and useful machines used primarily in construction. The size and power of the machinery means that it has the potential to cause harm to employees, visitors, and other third parties, as well as cause expensive damage. 360 digger training ensures that the operators know how to safely use and maintain the machinery, therefore eliminating potential dangers and hazards.

Excavator training is essential for novices and experienced workers operating 360 excavators and diggers. Whether they use the excavator on a daily basis, or on an occasional basis, they need to know how to do so without putting people at risk. Supervisors and managers can also benefit from 360-degree Excavator training so that they can ensure work is completed in a safe manner.

What Will Participants Learn?

The 360-degree excavator training course in Lancashire includes both theory and practical elements. Delegates will be taught the latest legislation and regulations governing the use of this type of machinery, as well as a general overview of site safety.
They will be taught how to analyse the site and terrain to ensure that they use the proper machinery and attachments, how to operate the digger, and how to complete shutdown of the excavator.

Delegates will also be taught to safely change attachments and will learn how to prepare the excavator for taking it on the public highway.

• Health and safety regulations and legislation before spending time on the machinery
• How to conduct pre-start checks of the 360 machine prior to operating
• How to operate the excavator safely
• Understanding of roles and responsibilities when operating the machinery on site
• Correctly mounting and dismounting the equipment
• Operating the machine on varied ground , i.e. flat, rough and undulated
• Going up and down slopes with correct operating
• Learn how to define a hazard and where they are found i.e. underground apparatus and overhead cables
• Excavations in varied ground types
• Trench work and box excavations
• Grading, levelling & spreading
• Working with other plant when loading them with material and spoil
• Change and operate ancillary equipment and attachments
• Loading materials on various vehicles, hoppers, dumpers and wagons
• Shut down procedures

Training Bodies

We offer training courses accredited by the following training bodies:

CPCS – The Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS) is the biggest and most widely recognised body. Some companies require that their operators specifically have a CPCS card before employment. CPCS offers a competence card scheme. Initially, an operator will be awarded a red card. They can work towards receiving a red card within two years of receiving their blue card. We offer A58, A59, A59A and A59B CPCS excavator training at our training sites in Burscough, Ormskirk.

NPORS – The National Plant Operators Registration(NPORS) is a widely recognised card scheme across the Construction, Industrial, Utilities, Warehousing and Distribution, Agricultural, Ports and Marine sectors. The NPORS 360 Excavator – N202 course aims to provide the candidate with a thorough practical and theory training in operating 360 Degree Excavator in order to enable the candidate to pass the NPORS Theory and Practical Tests. Upon passing the tests, the operator will get an NPORS traditional operator card or if they have in date touch screen on completion they can opt in for the New NPORS CSCS logo card.

In-House – Our in-house training course for the 360 excavators follows the same training schedule, however if a client would like a bespoke option i.e with a particular attachment then this can be built into the course. The inhouse is still done by highly qualified NPORS and CPCS instructor is just at the end of the course you will gain a certificate of competency. The certificate is normally used for people who need to cover for insurance, competency and to use on own sites.

360 Excavator Training From SB Skills Solutions Ltd

At SB Skills Solutions Ltd, we can tailor our 360 Excavator training courses in Lancashire to your requirements.
We can offer longer courses for those with no experience with excavators and diggers, or shorter, refresher courses, for those that really only need certification.
We can also include additional elements, according to the type of site you work on and work you conduct, to ensure that your excavator operators have the exact skills and knowledge required.

SB Skills Solutions Limited is a national provider of health and safety training, especially for those in the construction and other heavy industries across Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside, the North West and rest of the UK.

We have a dedicated training centre in Skelmersdale and Burscough, staffed by highly qualified and skilled instructors. You can view our courses right here on our site, or call us on 01695 558420 and speak to one of our team about customising our courses to meet your business and personal requirements.

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The slinger signaller plays an important role in keeping construction sites, and other settings that use cranes and lifting equipment safe.  The role of the slinger signaller is to communicate clearly with crane operators from ground level, giving them directions to help them lift and move their load safely and efficiently.

What is on the course?

The N402 NPORS/A40 CPCS Slinger Signaller training course teaches learners everything they need to know to work in a role as a slinger signaller.

The slinger/signaller must be able to direct the crane safely and efficiently, during loading and lifting operations, this is done by using special hand signals. These are standard signals, which follow BS 7121 code of practice for the safe use of cranes.

Health and Safety legislation covering safety signs and signals also includes essential hand signals for use on construction sites. The slinger signaller must make precise signals, which the crane operator can easily understand. Therefore, it is important that these signals are agreed upon with the crane operator before operations commence.

In certain weather conditions, where visibility is affected by heavy rain, fog or mist, then the slinger signaller may be able to use batons and high vis gloves as a substitute for hand signals.

Another alternative is the use of two-way radios, which are widely used. Radios are commonly used by Slinger Signallers that work with tower cranes where the line of sight is often lost.

Part of the slinger signaller’s role is having the authority to halt crane operations if they deem that the conditions are too hazardous to continue working.

Who should attend the N402 NPORS/A40 CPCS Slinger Signaller training course?

The N402 NPORS/A40 CPCS Slinger Signaller course is suitable for anyone who wants to train to work as a slinger signaller.

The N402 NPORS/A40 CPCS Slinger Signaller course is available at a variety of different levels, meaning it can be tailored to each learner’s level of experience.

Most people taking the course are at entry level with no previous experience working as a slinger signaller. Entry-level learners are required to take the full N402 NPORS/A40 CPCS Slinger Signaller course.

To view course availability and prices, please check out our training calendar.

N402 NPORS/A40 CPCS Slinger Signaller Course Objectives

The N402 NPORS/A40 CPCS Slinger Signaller training provides learners with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills they require to carry out the responsibilities of a slinger signaller on a construction site safely and competently.

Key areas covered in the N402 NPORS/A40 CPCS Slinger Signaller course content include:

• The role and legal responsibilities of a slinger signaller.
• Rules and regulations surrounding the role.
• Risks and dangers of working in the role.
• Different types of lifting equipment and accessories and how to use them.
• Undertaking pre-use checks and identifying hazards.
• Directing and guiding crane operators using different communication methods.
• Maintaining safe working situations.
• Securing various loads for lifting.

N402 NPORS/A40 CPCS Slinger Signaller – Learning Outcomes

The N402 NPORS/A40 CPCS slinger signaller training course is recognised by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Completion of this course will ensure that individuals working as banksman are doing so safely according to all relevant legislation and standards, including LOLER 1998 and BS 7121.

This course can be tailored to each individual’s level of experience. Most people new to the role will be required to complete the novice level training, the course is also available at refresher level, or at Experienced Worker Test (EWT) level.

The novice N402 NPORS/A40 CPCS training course is suitable for anyone and provides entry-level training in working as a slinger signaller. To qualify for experienced worker slinger signaller training you will need evidence of experience working in a role as a slinger signaller.

The CPCS Slinger Signaller A40 course aims to provide slinger signallers with the knowledge and skills they require to carry out their work to a high standard.

This course can be tailored to the individual as it is split into five separate qualifications, each of which is available at different levels of experience.

Candidates can choose from the following different slinger signaller qualifications:

• A40A: Slinger Signaller for all machines, including pick and carry duties.
• A40B: Slinger Signaller for static cranes only.
• A40C: Slinger Signaller for Lorry Loaders only.
• A40D: Slinger Signaller for 360 Excavators only.
• A40E: Slinger Signaller for Telehandlers only.

The course is also available at either foundation, foundation plus, or experienced worker refresher level, for those wanting to complete the course under CPCS.

Candidates should pick the course most suited to their role and level of experience, for most this will be the A40A course.

All learners will also need to have passed the CITB Health, Safety, and Environment test within the last 2 years to qualify to take this course.

Upon passing this course, you will:

• Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as a Slinger / Signaller
• Be able to conform to manufacturers’ requirements as per technical data, conform to relevant regulations and legislation
• Be able to locate, identify and explain different types of lifting equipment and lifting accessories. Explain their basic construction, uses, applications and their functions
• Be able to interpret and extract information on all relevant documentation
• Undertake all pre-use checks on non-specialist lifting accessories and identify non-serviceable items
• Explain procedures for placing non-serviceable items out-of-service
• Identify and explain centres of gravity and calculate estimated weights of loads
• Set up exclusion zone explaining actions required for emergency actions, identifying any overhead hazards
• Identify and maintain PPE appropriate for Slinger / Signaller use
• Secure various types of loads to a hook using the relevant lifting accessories and procedures ensuring load balance, security and integrity
• Direct and guide the movement of loads to different types of location using different methods of communication
• Environmental considerations
• Carry out all out of service and securing procedures

Entry requirements

This course is open to novice Slinger/Signaller operators with little to no experience.

Before taking this course, candidates must pass the Health, Safety, and Environment test for operatives (HS&E test). Please note, that this test certification is only valid for two years, so check that your test is still valid.

To view and book our upcoming course dates, please check out our training calendar.

Assessment

At the end of your training, you will be required to sit two assessments, a practical assessment, and a theory assessment.

The theory assessment is made up of a mixture of multiple choice and open questions.

On-site training

Our team of qualified and professional trainers offer on-site N402 NPORS/ A40 CPCS Slinger Signaller training. When you choose on-site training, our instructor will carry out the training at your place of employment.  On-site training can be very beneficial as it allows your training to be further tailored to your working environment and employer’s requirements.

Certification

If you do not yet hold a relevant NVQ, then upon completion of the N402 NPORS/CPCS Slinger Signaller training you will receive an NPORS Trained Operator card which is valid for two years from the date of your assessment.

If you require the CSCS logo on your card you can apply for a Red Trained Operator NPORS-CSCS card.

If you already hold the relevant NVQ, then once you have passed this qualification you will gain the NPORS Competent Operator card which is valid for five years from the date of assessment.

Upon completion, learners will be able to apply for their CPCS red trained operative card.

Grants and funding

The N402 NPORS/CPCS Slinger Signaller course is approved for CITB Levy funding. To find out if you may be eligible to receive help with the cost of your training visit the CITB website to find out more about the funding they offer.

FAQS

Is this course accredited?

Yes, this course is accredited by the NPORS (National Plant Operators Registration Scheme) & CPCS (Construction Plant Competence Scheme).

Are there any prerequisites for this course?

Before enrolling onto this course, candidates must have passed the CITB Health, Safety, and Environment test for operatives (HS&E test) within the last two years.

If you wish to take the N402 NPORS Slinger Signaller assessment only without any training, then you will need to provide evidence of your prior experience working as a slinger signaller.

What is the course duration?

The duration of the course for N402 NPORS could be anything between one and three days, depending on your level of experience and requirements.

The full CPCS Slinger Signaller course is carried out over four days, (three days of full-time training and one assessment day).

Entry-level learners with no experience working as a slinger signaller are required to take the full course.

If you are experienced in the role and you simply require certification of your competence, then you may be eligible to take the assessment without completing any training. The assessment takes just one day.

Where does this training take place?

We have an approved test training centre in Burscough, Lancashire.

Click here for Google Maps directions to the training centre.

Training can also take place at your company’s premises if facilities meet the test criteria.

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This course will teach candidates Health and safety, pre-start check, controls, dangers, safety on getting on and off and all activities required to become both a Forward Tipping Dumper Ride-on Roller operator. The course has both theory and practical training with a test/assessment after the completion of the course to either CPCS., NPORS  or INHOUSE.

Course Content

• Health and Safety awareness before spending time on the machinery
• How to conduct pre-start checks of the dumper and roller prior to operating the machine
• Understanding of roles and responsibilities when operating the machinery on site
• Correctly mounting and dismounting the equipment
• Manoeuvring the dumper roller in and out of tightly confined spaces
• Receiving and discharging spoil from an excavator
• Travelling over varying terrain
• Hazards and dangers around the candidates i.e. underground apparatus, overhead cables, trenches and other workers and plant operators
• How to operate the roller to compact in straight lines, radii, supported edges and none supported edges
• Isolation and shut down of the dumper and roller

Courses Available

We offer courses accredited by the following competence schemes:

Course durations and tests will depend on which awarding body you require:

CPCS – The Construction Plant Competence Scheme is the most widely recognised accreditation scheme in the construction industry. Many organisations require that operators have CPCS cards, as part of their company policies. The A09 Forward Tipping Dumper course  and A31 Ride on Roller from CPCS will reward a red trained operator card on completion, enabling candidates to go on and undertake the relevant Level 2 Plant Operations NVQ to enable them to obtain a blue competence card.

NPORS – National Plant Operators Registration Scheme is a widely recognised accreditation specialising in the construction sector.  On successful completion of the course, delegates will receive a Red Competent Card which is valid for 2 years.  In that time delegates will be required to complete the relevant Level 2 Plant Operations NVQ in order to update their card to a Blue Competency Card.

In-House – If you need to provide additional safety elements to your employees, we can customise a training course to include all the elements and components that you require.

Who should attend?

Novice operators who need a full foundation course on the Forward Tipping Dumper and Ride-on Roller.

Experienced operators need only undertake the Technical Test (theory and practical elements), however, familiarisation training is recommended. Please call us on 016955 58420 for details.

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The Slinger Signaller NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Lifting Operations is a work-based qualification that recognises the skills and competence of those already working in a role as a slinger signaller.

A slinger signaller, sometimes also referred to as a slinger banksman, plays an important part in the safe operation of cranes or other lifting equipment on a construction site. The slinger signaller supervises the crane operator at work and provides direction either verbally or through hand signals to ensure the crane is operated safely.

This qualification comprises four mandatory competency-based units. The units cover general health and safety, productive working practices, attaching and preparing suspended loads, and guiding and positioning suspended loads.

Who is this qualification for?

The Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Controlling Lifting Operations -Slinger/Signaller (Construction) qualification has been developed for achievement in a real workplace environment which means you need to be employed to undertake this qualification.

This qualification enables you, the learner, to demonstrate and recognise your skills, knowledge and understanding and to demonstrate your competence in a real workplace environment so you can work as a Slinger/Signaller within the construction industry.

You will be assessed against a set of performance and knowledge statements which have been derived from National Occupational Standards for your occupational area.

You will be assessed by an occupationally competent and qualified assessor whose job is to work with you and help you complete your qualification. This qualification supports the learner to attain enabling, fundamental and transferable practical skills with associated underpinning knowledge.

Completion of this NVQ will allow you to apply for a CPCS Competence card.

Mandatory Units (All to be completed)

• Conforming to Productive Working Practices in the Workplace
• Conforming to General Health, Safety and Welfare in the Workplace
• Slinging Signalling and the movement of suspended loads in the Workplace

Why take the NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Controlling Lifting Operations – Slinger/Signaller?

Completing the Slinger Signaller NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Controlling Lifting Operations is an excellent way for those working as slinger signallers to consolidate their knowledge and prove their competence in their role with a nationally recognised qualification.

Those who hold a CPCS or NPORS Red Trained Operator Card will need to upgrade this within 2 years of receiving it to a CPCS or NPORS Blue Competent Operator Card. Completing this NVQ is the only route to applying for a Blue Competent Operator Card.

Many individuals working as slinger signallers have completed this level 2 NVQ to improve their employability and progress their career.

What are the entry requirements?

As this is a competency-based qualification, applicants must already be employed in a role where they work as a slinger signaller.

They should also already have a CPCS Red Trained Operator Card in their possession.

Candidates must provide evidence of their competence in carrying out the duties of a slinger signaller to pass the NVQ, so they must already be experienced and confident in their role.

How long does it take to complete and what does the course involve?

This is a competency-based qualification that can be completed whilst you’re at work alongside your job.

To pass the NVQ you must provide proof of your competence in each of the course’s criteria. The evidence you provide can come in a variety of forms including:

• Completed worksheets.
• Witness testimonies.
• A written record of conversations.
• Method Statements
• Lift Plans
• Audio or video files.

All the evidence you gather should be compiled into a portfolio for submission and assessment.

The qualification can usually be completed in 6-12 months, but this timescale does vary from one applicant to the next depending on how much time they can commit to it.

How is the NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Controlling Lifting Operations – Slinger Signaller assessed?

This qualification is assessed solely on the portfolio of evidence submitted by the individual.

When you first sign up for the Level 2 slinger signaller NVQ you will be assigned an occupationally competent assessor who will provide you with guidance throughout completing the qualification and help you with gathering evidence when required to do so.

Most of your communication with your assessor will take place by telephone or email, but they may also visit you on-site to observe you at work and help with gathering evidence.  Once you and your assessor are satisfied that your portfolio is complete you will submit it internally for assessment. You will then either be marked as competent or not yet competent.

What will you gain from this qualification?

There are many benefits to taking this level 2 NVQ if you currently work as a slinger signaller in controlling lifting operations.

Completing the qualification can help individuals to consolidate their knowledge of best practices to carry out their role with skill and confidence. It is also a gateway to applying for your Blue Competent Operator industry card with either the CPCS or NPORS.

Possession of both the NVQ and a Competent Operator Card can help to improve your employability and progress your career in the industry.

Once you have completed the level 2 NVQ, you also have the option to keep developing your skills and knowledge and go on to take another NVQ at a higher level.

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180° excavators are heavy machines. Their versatility means that they are used for a variety of different jobs and tasks in construction and other land-based industries. Their size, weight, power, and components mean that their improper use can cause accidents and lead to serious injuries. It is vital that all users are fully versed in their safe use. Excavator training provides operators with the knowledge of how to safely operate and maintain the machinery, eliminating the risk of accident and injury.

Course Objective

The objective of 180° excavator training is to ensure that candidates can safely operate heavy excavators. These machines are potentially dangerous because of their size and power, and because of the conditions where they are typically used. Candidates will work towards becoming certified by the appropriate board, whether that is NPORS, Inhouse or CPCS excavator training.

Participant Requirements

All of our safety courses are geared towards those in construction and heavy industry. We provide both practical and theory training elements, which requires that candidates have a good understanding of written and spoken English.

All candidates must have successfully completed the touch screen Construction Skills Health and Safety test within the past two years.

Who Should Attend?

The 180 excavator training course is a health and safety requirement for any anybody that will be operating heavy excavators of this type. As well as those that use excavators every day, the course is suitable for those that will only occasionally use the machinery.

Managers and supervisors can also take the training, ensuring that they are able to use the excavators safely, and to give them a better understanding of the safe operation of plant machinery. Candidates looking to achieve the blue competence card, or an equivalent from another board, should take this course.

What Will Participants Learn?

The 180 excavator training course is conducted using 5+ tonne excavators, which means delegates will be able to safely use any size excavator of this type once they have completed the course. Delegates will learn how to conduct pre-use inspections and safety checks, as well as how to use them on any type of terrain. They will be taught how to change the attachments and how to safely shutdown and secure the excavator.

• Operate the 180° wheeled excavator safely and productively
• Fit and operate ancillary equipment
• Site the machine safely and efficiently
• Carry out minor adjustments and routine servicing procedures
• Prepare the machine for travelling on the public highway
• Understand the capabilities, purposes and limitations of each machine
• Follow all necessary safety precautions
• Interpret the information provided by level pegs and profiles
• Be aware of the necessary routine adjustments and service procedures, and carry them out
• Work to levels with the aid of laser equipment.

Training Bodies Courses Available

We offer courses accredited by the following competence schemes:

Course durations and tests will depend on which awarding body you require:

CPCS – The Construction Plant Competence Scheme is the most widely recognised accreditation scheme in the construction industry. Many organisations require that operators have CPCS cards, as part of their company policies. The A12 /A10 180 Excavator course from CPCS will reward a red trained operator card on completion, enabling candidates to go on and undertake the relevant Level 2 Plant Operations NVQ to enable them to obtain a blue competence card.

NPORS – National Plant Operators Registration Scheme is a widely recognised accreditation specialising in the construction sector.  On successful completion of the course, delegates will receive a Red Competent Card which is valid for 2 years.  In that time delegates will be required to complete the relevant Level 2 Plant Operations NVQ in order to update their card to a Blue Competency Card.

In-House – If you need to provide additional safety elements to your employees, we can customise a training course to include all the elements and components that you require.

We can tailor our excavator training to meet the specific requirements of your company and your employees. To this end, we offer courses accredited by either of the following boards:

180 Excavator Training From SB Skills Solutions Ltd

Whether you require CPCS, NPORS OR inhouse 180 excavator training, we can tailor course content to the needs of your business. Our instructors will ensure that the course covers all required elements. We are fully accredited and our instructors are highly qualified with industry experience. Call SB Skills Solutions Ltd on 01695 558420 or browse the courses we offer right here on our website.

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Who should attend?:

Candidates of all levels of ability and knowledge can attend our courses as we deliver full foundation training through to testing only.

Course Content

At the end of the course learners will:

• Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as an operator
• Have a working knowledge of the manufacturers handbook for the particular machine to be used
• Be able to locate and identify the major components of the machine and explain the functions
• Be able to locate and identify key controls and explain their functions
• Conduct all pre-operational checks in accordance with manufacturers and legislative requirements
• Identify and maintain PPE appropriate for Plan Mover use
• Prepare the equipment for use and operate machine safely and efficiently
• Conduct all necessary safety checks at the work area
• Environmental considerations
• Storage and transport of machinery attachments
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of loading and unloading procedures for machine transportation
• Carry out all end of work and shut down procedures

The course teaches our delegates how to correctly prepare the plant machinery for travel.

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SB Skills Solutions offer the Level 2 Plant Operations NVQ for anyone wishing to hold a blue CPCS Competence Card.

The Level 2 NVQ Plant Operations is aimed at construction operators who work in with different types of Plant in the construction industry.

This qualification provides proof to industry managers and other employers that you have the necessary skills, knowledge and competence to meet nationally recognised standards to work as a Plant Operator within the construction industry.

It is also an essential confirmation of your skills and knowledge when you apply to various schemes such as CPCS and NPORS for a Blue Competent Operator card that will enable you to work on construction sites.

What is the NVQ Level 2 Plant Operations?

The NVQ Level 2 Plant Operations is a flexible work-based qualification designed to recognise the skills and competence of those already working in the construction industry as plant operators.

The qualification comprises two key mandatory units and a choice of optional units, allowing applicants to specialise in the areas most relevant to their role.

Mandatory units cover general health, safety, and welfare in the workplace, and conforming to productive working practices.

Applicants must take all the mandatory units and select the optional unit most relevant to the work they carry out in their role.

What Options Does the Plant Operations NVQ Include?

Candidates on the Level 2 NVQ Plant Operations (Construction) have the option to specialise in operating various plant equipment and machines.

These optional units include:

• Compacting plant – operating ride-on roller and landfill and soil compactors
• Transporting loads – operating forward tipping dumpers and rear tipping dumpers
• Excavating – operating 180° and 360° excavators, crawler tractor dozers and crawler cranes.

Who Should Enrol on Level 2 NVQ Plant Operations?

The mandatory entry requirements for this course are a good understanding of written and spoken English.

This course is suitable for candidates who operate plant machinery in the workplace and for anyone looking to demonstrate occupational competence in operating plant.

The candidates must be aged 16 or over and are employed or seeking employment as Plant Operator.

Operators who are looking to obtain their Blue Competent Operator Card can enrol for the Plant Operations NVQ. An NVQ in Plant Operations is required for red CPCS or NPORS-CSCS trained operator cardholders in order to upgrade to the Blue Competent Operator Card.

Course Objectives

The main purpose of the course is to demonstrate the occupational competence of the candidate as a plant operator.

This should enable them to gain employment, progress in the industry, or work towards another qualification.

This qualification supports the learner to attain enabling, fundamental and transferable practical skills with associated underpinning knowledge.

The candidate will learn key practical skills and knowledge in the following mandatory units:

• Conforming to General Health, Safety and Welfare in the Workplace
• Conforming to Productive Working Practices in the Workplace.

The candidate will learn key practical skills and knowledge to operate plant in the Workplace in the following optional units:

• 180-degree excavator
• 360-degree excavator
• telescopic handler
• forward tipping dumper
• forklift trucks
• ride on roller

On completion of the Level 2 NVQ Plant Operations, the candidate will be able to demonstrate proof of competency to employers, managers and card schemes, with skills of a nationally-recognised standard.

Course Duration

Candidates will be required to complete two mandatory units and a minimum of one optional unit to show that they are competent enough for the qualification. There is no maximum time limit to gain the NVQ qualification, candidates can take up to six to twelve month to complete.

CPCS Recognition

The Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS) recognises the Level 2 Plant NVQ.

Those wanting to complete the NVQ may have a red CPCS Trained Operator card and require a Plant Operations NVQ to upgrade to the blue CPCS Competence card

How is the NVQ Level 2 Plant Operations assessed?

The qualification is assessed solely on the portfolio of evidence submitted.

At the beginning of the qualification, you will be assigned your own occupationally competent assessor who will help to guide you through the qualification, answering any questions you may have along the way and helping you to gather evidence when required.

Most of your communications with your assessor will be done via telephone or email, but they may also visit you at work once or twice to help with gathering evidence.

A lot of the evidence you collate for your portfolio is likely to be paper evidence, but you may also submit multimedia files including video footage or audio files. Paperwork evidence is often comprised of question and answer sheets, written records of conversations, and witness testimonials.

Once you and your assessor are satisfied that your portfolio is complete it will be submitted internally. You will then either be pronounced ‘competent’ and awarded the qualification or ‘not yet competent’.

What will you gain from this qualification?

Completion of the NVQ Level 2 Plant Operations provides individuals with formal recognition of their knowledge and competence in plant operations.

Having this qualification in your name can help you to progress in your career, apply for your Blue competent operator CPCS card, and improve your employability, giving you an advantage over other job applicants.

Once you have completed the level 2 qualification, you may even feel inspired to go on to complete another NVQ at a higher level.

If you wish to make a booking or if you have any queries about the course, please contact our sales team now on 01695 558420 or at info@sbskills.co.uk.

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The forward tipping dumper has been a critical component in site maintenance and construction work for 30 years or more. In fact, in this time, the basic concept of the machinery has barely changed. Thankfully, however, there have been improvements to elements like steering and strength of the dumper. New models of dumper, as well as extra and additional attachments have also been launched.

The power of the machinery, as well as the ways in which it is used, means that there are numerous potential dangers associated with this type of vehicle. There are dangers associated with the loading and unloading of the dumper bucket. There are also dangers associated with driving and moving the machine, and even acts like climbing on and off the vehicle can be hazardous if attempted incorrectly. Without safe and efficient use of the dumper, it can lead to accidents and potential injuries.

What is on the course?

Forward tipping dumper training provided by SB Skills Solutions Ltd ensures that your operators know how to safely and efficiently operate these machines. They will be taught current legislation governing the use of dumpers, as well as general on-site health and safety. We offer courses accredited by the CPCS, NPORS or INHOUSE, and we can customise training to meet the skill of your operators, as well as the specific hazards that your employees might face while operating the trucks. You can browse all the courses we offer right here on our site or call us with any questions about the training services we provide across Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside, the North West and rest of UK.

Course Objective

The objective of dumper training is to ensure that operators are capable of safely and efficiently using this type of wheeled dumper machinery. The objective is to receive certification from the awarding body to show that an individual has the appropriate level of skills.

Participant Requirements

Our training courses have theory and practical elements, so it is important that all delegates have good written and verbal English skills.

All students are also required to have successfully passed the touch screen Health, Safety and Environment test for Operatives course within the past two years.

Who Should Attend?

Any employee or even contractor that will be using a forward tipping dumper on-site needs to be trained in the safe and efficient use of the machinery. As such, all regular employees, as well as managers and supervisors, that will be expect to use the dumper should take one of the courses we offer.

Alternatively, if you are looking to get into contracting, or want to show potential employers that you have the skills they require, you can undertake the training yourself.

What Will Participants Learn?

• Training will teach delegates to conduct pre-use checks
• Learn to start and operate the machinery safely, safely manoeuvre and use the machinery,
• Basic operation of the machine
• How to safely prepare it for use on the public highway
• Site the machine safely and efficiently
• Identify and conduct relevant maintenance practices
• Ready the dumper for use on the public highway
• Initiate relevant safety precautions for use
• Basic understanding of how components like the diesel engine work

Courses Available

We offer courses accredited by the following competence schemes:

Course durations and tests will depend on which awarding body you require:

CPCS – The Construction Plant Competence Scheme is the most widely recognised accreditation scheme in the construction industry. Many organisations require that operators have CPCS cards, as part of their company policies. The A09 Forward Tipping Dumper course from CPCS will reward a red trained operator card on completion, enabling candidates to go on and undertake the relevant Level 2 Plant Operations NVQ to enable them to obtain a blue competence card.

NPORS – National Plant Operators Registration Scheme is a widely recognised accreditation specialising in the construction sector.  On successful completion of the course, delegates will receive a Red Competent Card which is valid for 2 years.  In that time delegates will be required to complete the relevant Level 2 Plant Operations NVQ in order to update their card to a Blue Competency Card.

In-House – If you need to provide additional safety elements to your employees, we can customise a training course to include all the elements and components that you require.

Forward Tipper Dumper Training From SB Skills Solutions Ltd

At SB Skills Solutions Ltd we offer fully accredited forward tipping dumper training from CPCS and NPORS to clients across Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside, the North West. We can tailor training requirements to ensure that operators of any skill level reach the same legally required standard. Check out some of the frequently asked questions and answers about forward tipping dumper course.

We can also incorporate elements of health and safety that are specific to your business requirements or even the type of site on which operators will be working. These requirements go above and beyond legal regulations, and they show your dedication to providing a safe working environment for all employees. Browse the courses we offer on our website or call and speak to one of the team on 01695 558420. We are always happy to answer questions and queries.

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