Course Details
- Novice Course
- PRICE: 1 DELEGATE £945PP PER DAY + VAT
- PRICE: MORE THAN 1 DELEGATE £470.25 PER PERSON, PER DAY + VAT
- ACCREDITATION: NPORS
- RATIO: 1-3 CANDIDATES
- LANGUAGE: ENGLISH
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NPORS NOVICE EXCAVATOR 360 ABOVE 10T (N202) COURSE COURSE
If you are new to excavators or have limited experience, the NPORS Novice Excavator 360 (N202) course provides all the training and skills you need to operate safely and confidently on site.
This beginner-friendly course is designed for candidates with little or no prior experience.
What is the NPORS Novice Training?
The NPORS novice route is a full training program combining theory and practical exercises. Unlike the Experienced Worker Test, this course is aimed at teaching you everything from the basics:
Safe operation and control of a 360-degree excavator
Understanding of machine components and controls
Pre-use and post-use inspections
Safe working practices and hazard awareness
The 360-degree excavator is a versatile machine used in:
Large-scale excavation and trenching
Loading dumpers and moving materials
Landscaping and site preparation
Working with attachments such as breakers or grapples
Our course teaches beginners how to operate the machine safely, including full 360-degree movement, digging, and site awareness.
Who Is This Course For?
Beginners with no or limited experience operating 360-degree excavators
Individuals starting a career in construction, civil engineering or utilities
Those who need a recognised NPORS operator card for site access
Candidates wanting to learn industry-standard skills and safety practices
If you would like more information on this course or would like to book 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
