NPORS Micro 360° Excavator up to 1 tonne N016

What is a 360° micro excavator?

The 360°degree micro excavator digger is a powerful piece of machinery used to excavate and move objects in a construction and landscaping environment. The 360°degree range of movement makes excavators ideally suited for different types and stages of work in the industry and it is rare to see a building site without one.

What does the Tuppco training course include?

• Learning a working knowledge of the manufacturer’s handbook for the particular machine to be used.

• Being able to locate and identify the major components of the machine and explain their functions.
• Being able to locate and identify steering, Driving and braking controls and explain their functions.
• Identifying and maintaining PPE appropriate for excavator use.
• Conducting all pre-operational checks in accordance with manufacturers and legislative requirements.
• Safely mounting and dismounting the machine.

• Starting and stopping the engine and safely moving the Machine off and stopping it safely.

• Configuring the machine for travel and manoeuvring it safely across varying terrain in open and confined areas.
• Conducting all necessary safety checks at the work area
• Manoeuvring the Machine to the Work area and correctly configuring in readiness to carry out excavating tasks.
• Carrying out excavating tasks
• loading material onto transporting vehicles or into containers.
• Reinstating excavation, grade, and level ground
• Fitting and removing attachments.
• Carrying out all end of shift and shut down procedures

Venue and equipment requirements

• Suitable and safe area to dig trenches and backfill
• Varying terrain and slopes

• Bulk material to load vehicle

• Vehicle or hopper to load (dumper, trailer)

• Suitable and safe area to complete paperwork

• Suitable welfare facilities
• Micro 360° Excavator with digging and grading buckets

• Operators’ manual

• Risk assessment completed

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
• Excavate a trench and with vertical ends and back fill
• Trench length: 5 meters long
• Trench depth: 750mm
• Trench width: 1 buckets width
• Form a load out bench appropriate for loading vehicles

• Load material on to a vehicle/hopper x 2

• Travel over varying and sloping ground
• Remove and attach bucket/attachment
• Excavator parked safely and isolated

Pass mark is less than 20 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