Course

NPORS Loading shovel N209

NPORS

Summary

Awarding body

National Plant Operators Registration Scheme – NPORS

Course type

  • On-site training and assessment

  • On-site Experience Worker Test (EWT) assessment only

Training course duration

1-5 days dependant on any previous experience

Novice candidates

3

Experience Worker Tests per day

6

Variations

  • Tracked

  • Wheeled

Card options

  • 5-year NPORS traditional card & certificate
  • 2-year CSCS trained operator red card

Minimum age

16

Instructor

Bertie Tupper & Tuppco instructors

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What is a loading shovel?

A loading shovel is a vehicle attached with shovel designed to perform heavy-duty tasks in earthwork and construction operations. This shovel has specific capabilities to accomplish the loading tasks.

What does the Tuppco training course include?

  • 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 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 manufacturers 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

Venue and equipment requirements

  • Suitable and safe area to operate and manoeuvre machine

  • Bulk loads to load and move
  • Varying terrain and slopes
  • Suitable vehicle/hopper to load
  • Suitable and safe area to complete paperwork
  • Suitable welfare facilities

  • Loading shovel and attachments

  • Operators’ manual

  • Risk assessment completed

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Theory Assessment

  • 20 multiple choice questions
  • 5 written questions
  • 4 marks per question
  • 80% pass mark required

Practical assessment criteria:

  • Pre use and operational checks
  • Travel up and down slopes with hill starts
  • Load vehicle/hopper x3
  • Drive through chicane, forwards and backwards
  • Create ramp incline, 1.5 times width x 1.5 times length of machine
  • Reverse 30 metres in a straight line, through restrictions
  • Drive over uneven and sloping terrain

Pass mark is less than 20 penalty points and no mandatory disqualifications

Time allowed is 1 hour 45 minutes

Where does Tuppco deliver on-site training courses?

    Tuppco can deliver onsite training nationwide using venue and equipment supplied.

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