Course Details
- Novice Course
- PRICE: 1 DELEGATE PER DAY £938.25 + VAT
- PRICE: MORE THAN 1 DELEGATE £465.75 PER PERSON, PER DAY + VAT
- ACCREDITATION: NPORS
- RATIO: 1-3 CANDIDATES
- LANGUAGE: ENGLISH
- CONTACT US TO DISCUSS FUNDING OPTIONS AVAILABLE
NPORS NOVICE EXCAVATOR 180 (N201) COURSE
If you’re new to operating excavators or have limited experience, the NPORS Novice Excavator 180 (N201) course gives you all the skills, knowledge, and confidence to operate safely and efficiently on site. This training route is designed for beginners who want a nationally recognised NPORS operator card.
The NPORS novice route is a full training program covering both theory and practical skills. Unlike the Experienced Worker Test, novice training ensures you learn everything from the ground up.
You Will Complete:
Comprehensive machine safety and operational theory
Hands-on practical training with a 180 degree excavator
Safe site working practices
Pre-use and post-use machine inspections
After completing the course, you will take an NPORS assessment to gain your Excavator 180 (N201) Operator Card.
About The Excavator 180
The 180-degree excavator is a versatile piece of plant machinery used for:
Trenching and drainage
Digging foundations
Loading dumpers
Site clearance
Working in confined areas
Who Is This Course For?
The NPORS Novice Excavator 180 is perfect for you if you:
Have little or no experience operating an excavator
Want to start a career in construction, utilities, or groundwork
Need a recognised operator card for site access
Want to learn industry-standard skills and safety practices
For more information or you would like to book this course please contact us on 01603 394352 or email [email protected]
How this course will help you
To find out more information on this course or to book please contact us on 01603 394352 or email us [email protected]
The NPORS N202 course covers the safe use of 360 excavators, both above and below 10 tonnes, including tracked and wheeled types. It includes both theory and practical training, leading to an NPORS Operator Card upon successful completion.
Below 10 tonnes: Compact machines often used in housing, landscaping and utilities
Above 10 tonnes: Larger machines for construction, earthworks and heavy-duty digging.
We can certify operators in either category or both depending on the machine used during training.
No, we offer courses for Novice, Experienced and refresher candidates. We'll help place you in the right course based on your background.
Yes - if you want the NPORS-CSCS Card, you must pass the CITB operatives HS+E Test within 2 years of training.
If you don't need a CSCS logo, this test is not required.
Valid photo ID
PPE (hard hat, hi-vis, gloves, safety boots, eye protection)
Evidence of HS&E (for CSCS card holders)
We'll provide all course materials and documentation
