Course

NPORS Material Re-handler N722

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

4

Variations

  • Wheeled

  • Tracked

  • Up to 5 tonnes

  • Up to 10 tonnes

  • Above and below 10 tonnes

  • Quick hitch theory

Card options

  • 5-year NPORS traditional card & certificate

Minimum age

16

Instructor

Bertie Tupper & Tuppco instructors

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What is a material re-handler?

A material re-handler is used in mainly in the waste management industry to move, place and organise materials. The machine is mainly based on an excavator design with a boom to swivel attachment to make the work of selecting materials easy.

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 a plant 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 steering, driving and braking controls and explain their functions
  • Conduct all pre-operational checks in accordance with manufacturers and legislative requirements

  • Safely mount and dismount the machine

  • Start and stop the engine and safely move the machine off and stop it safely
  • Configure the machine for travel and manoeuvre it safely across varying terrain in open and confined areas/
  • Conduct all necessary safety checks at the work area

  • Manoeuvre the machine to the work area and correctly configure in readiness to carry out processing tasks

  • Carry out processing task
  • Load material onto transporting vehicles, containers or processing plant
  • Fit and remove 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 machinery

  • Bulk material to load vehicle
  • Vehicle or hopper to load (dumper, trailer)
  • Suitable and safe area to complete paperwork
  • Suitable welfare facilities
  • Material re-handler 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 through chicane forwards and backwards
  • Travel through restrictions
  • Load material into hopper / tailer
  • Sort materials and place

Pass mark is less than 30 penalty points and no mandatory disqualifications

Time allowed is 2 hours 15 minutes

 

Where does Tuppco deliver on-site training courses?

    Tuppco can deliver onsite training nationwide using venue and equipment supplied

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