N209 – Loading Shovel
Course Objective
The objective of this course is to provide delegates with the knowledge and skills that will enable them to safely and competently operate a Wheeled Loading Shovel in line with NPORS guidelines.
The NPORS National Plant Operators Registration Scheme is now one of the UK’s leading CSCS affiliated carding schemes and is accepted across the Construction, Industrial, Utilities, Warehousing and Port and Marine sectors to name a few.
Learning Outcomes
- 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 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 key controls and explain their functions
- Conduct all pre-operational checks in accordance with manufacturer’s and legislative requirements
- Identify and maintain PPE appropriate for loading shovel use
- Conduct all necessary safety checks at the work area
- Prepare the loading shovel for use, operate machinery safely and efficiently
- Environmental considerations
- Storage and transport of implements and attachments
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of loading and unloading procedures for machine transportation
- Carry out all end of shift and shut down procedures
Assessment
- Multiple-choice theory test (25 questions)
- Practical Test
Entry Requirement
- A good understanding of spoken and written English
- All candidates will need to provide their own appropriate PPE for training and testing purposes
Certification
Upon booking the course you can request NPORS CSCS route, or NPORS for the NPORS Traditional route.*
Successful candidates will obtain an NPORS ‘National Plant Operators Registration Scheme’ card on completion. Those requiring the CSCS-embossed Red Trained Operator card (2 year validity) will need to have a valid CITB HSE test; during this 2 year period candidates will need to achieve the relevant plant operations NVQ that will enable them to upgrade their Blue Competent Operator card (5 year validity).
Alternatively, candidates not holding a valid CITB HSE test will only be eligible to receive the traditional 3 year NPORS operator card (5 Year NPORS Card available on request only), however this doesn’t carry the CSCS logo and isn’t as widely recognised.
Summary
This course will consist of a large element of practical tuition. Any delegates undertaking a NOVICE Wheeled Loading Shovel will also undertake theory training to prepare them for the multiple choice assessment.
All of our courses are taught by experts with extensive experience in this field and are designed to be enjoyable whilst ensuring that candidates acquire the knowledge and skills required in order to pass the NPORS assessment. Candidates will be issued with an NPORS operator’s card upon successful completion.
At the time of booking onto a Novice course all delegates will be provided with KH Plant Training’s NPORS Study Guides, we encourage all delegates to read these before attending the first day of training.
*If NPORS CSCS route isn’t specified at Booking then NPORS traditional will be the route taken.
All of our courses are taught by experts with extensive experience in this field and are designed to be enjoyable whilst ensuring that candidates acquire the knowledge and skills required in order to pass the NPORS assessment. Candidates will be issued with an NPORS operator’s card upon successful completion.
At the time of booking onto a Novice course all delegates will be provided with KH Plant Training’s NPORS Study Guides, we encourage all delegates to read these before attending the first day of training.
*If NPORS CSCS route isn’t specified at Booking then NPORS traditional will be the route taken.
Contact our team today and explore more into how we can support your development.
- 01709 464050
- bookings@khplanttraining.co.uk