Course

NPORS Grass cutters: Remote control mowers N604

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

1-2 days dependant on any previous experience

Novice candidates

4

Experience Worker Tests per day

6

Variations

  • Remote Control

  • Rotary

  • Flail

  • Cylinder

Card options

  • 5-year NPORS traditional card & certificate

Minimum age

16

Instructor

Bertie Tupper & Tuppco instructors

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What is a remote-control mower?

Remote-control mowers have become a safe method of cutting vegetation on sloping and hard to reach places. The operator can stand in a safe position to operate the machine. Machines can be adapted to have flail, rotary cutting heads

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 set up zones
  • Conduct all pre-operational checks in accordance with manufacturers and legislative requirements

  • Select suitable type of machine relative to the work being undertaken

  • Identify and maintain PPE appropriate for remote control mower for use
  • Prepare the remote-control mower for use

  • Conduct all necessary safety checks at the work area and set up exclusion zone

  • Operate machinery safely and efficiently
  • Environmental considerations
  • Storage and transport of remote-control mower
  • Disposal of cut materials
  • Carry out all end of shift and shut down procedures

Venue and equipment requirements

  • Suitable and safe area to operate equipment
  • Vegetation to cut
  • Suitable area to complete maintenance tasks
  • Suitable and safe area to complete paperwork
  • Suitable welfare facilities
  • Remote control mower
  • 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
  • Set up safe working area
  • Demonstrate safe and efficient working

  • Travel over a range of sloping ground

 

Where does Tuppco deliver on-site training courses?

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

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